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We are an environmental educational organization on the Potomac River, we’re excited to connecting people from all walks of life to the natural world through education, stewardship and advocacy.
Our Statement of Values
We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work and at all levels of staff and governance.
We honor the beliefs, attitudes, languages, interpersonal styles, and values of all individuals.
We are dedicated to enhancing opportunities for people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to collectively accomplish the mission of the Alice Ferguson Foundation.
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Check out our open positions below and see if our team is a good fit for you.
Please send all inquiries to apply@fergusonfoundation.org
Current Job Opportunities
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Administrative Assistant – Part Time
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Reports to: Operations Director
Level: Assistant
Pay Range: $17.00 – $18.50/hour, commiserate on experience
Organization
The Alice Ferguson Foundation is an environmental educational organization on the Potomac River, focused on connecting people to the natural world, sustainable agricultural practices and the cultural heritage of their local watershed through education, stewardship and advocacy. Across our programs, we share the wonder and excitement of our farm campus and the woodlands, wetlands, and waterways of the Potomac River watershed with thousands of students, teachers, and community members each year.
Position
The Office Assistant supports the Operations Director and is responsible for supporting the administrative functions of the Alice Ferguson Foundation. The ideal candidate should be a highly-motivated, detailed oriented individual that possesses excellent communication skills, strong analytical abilities, time management skills, computer knowledge, and is able to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision. This is a hybrid position with Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in office.
Essential Functions
Primary Roles (s):
1. Office Management
– Respond to phone and email inquiries, directing inquiries to appropriate staff members.
– Represent the organization to callers and visitors.
– Maintain office space, including ordering and inventory tracking.
– Open and process office mail and monitor public-facing inbox.
– Maintain AFF calendar and update as necessary.
– Collect and sort paper mail.
2. Events:
– Work with the Operations Director on intake details for event requests.
– Tour potential rentals and events on days in office.
– Create draft rental agreements and invoices.
3. Human Resources
– Maintain Employee Files.
– Aid in the preparation of Onboarding Documents.
– Update Organizational Charts
4. Finance:
– Scan and upload bank statements and credit card receipts.
– Create invoices for onsite programming.
– Record payment for checks received for invoicing.
– Assist in document collecting for Yearly Federal Audit.
Participate in staff development, including staff meetings and other trainings. Other duties as assigned.
Scope of Work
In this position, one must possess the ability to speak, hear, and write as well as the ability to use a computer and related software programs and lift up to 25 lbs. Travel in the local area will be required, as is a car.
Alice Ferguson Foundation Functions
Professional Standards of Conduct
– Exhibit teamwork and cooperation by sharing knowledge, coordinating duties with other staff, and demonstrating the willingness to assist others as needed.
– Treat staff members, volunteers, community members, corporate partners, and visitors with courtesy and respect.
– Exhibit leadership by taking initiative, mentoring, and problem-solving.
– Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.
– Promote and support the values and mission of the Alice Ferguson Foundation in conduct.
Knowledge, Skills, & Education Required
– A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
– Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
– Strong analytical, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills
– Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work and interact well with individuals (staff and volunteers) from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds in a culturally diverse environment.
– Professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills.
– Familiarity with Google Organization & Productivity Tools (Gmail, Google Docs, Calendar) and/or ability to learn new technology systems.
– Experience in managing multiple tasks and deadlines with a broad understanding of nonprofits.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities / Female / Disabled / Veteran The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
HOW TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume to apply@fergusonfoundation.org with Administrative Assistant in the subject line.
Board of Directors – OPEN CALL
Are you interested in joining a cohort of dedicated professionals, learning more about how we work, and supporting the mission of the Alice Ferguson Foundation? Or know someone who is? Alice Ferguson Foundation is holding an open call for board nominations through October. Board terms are two years following the calendar year.
HOW TO APPLY: Send nominations to tcullen@fergusonfoundation.org with the subject line BOARD NOMINATION