The Administrative and Development Associate will handle general office tasks and administrative duties, such as organizing schedules and events, entering data, maintaining office equipment, providing basic tech support, and other general operations activities. 

Development Activities: 

• Support membership and fundraising activities, including (but not limited to): donor data entry, generating mailing lists, and assisting in member mailings such as renewal appeals and acknowledgement letters.
• Coordinate with MEIC’s Development Officer (DO) and Executive Director (ED) to grow and engage MEIC’s active network of members, partners, and supporters.
• In coordination with the ED and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), prepare reports and materials for donors and board meetings and assist in fundraising activities. 

Administrative Activities: 

• Assist Chief Financial Officer
• Assist in daily operations such as providing print tech support, ordering office and mailing supplies, stocking, etc.
• Monitor central email account
• Act as first contact for general office telephone inquiries
• Assist staff with member engagement, education, recruitment, and appreciation events across the state.
• Perform miscellaneous office and administrative duties as needed.
• Assist in planning events
• Assist Executive Director with Board of Directors requirements
• Maintain MEIC archives

Knowledge, Competencies, & Skills:

• High degree of computer literacy.
• Proficiency in many or all of the following programs/platforms preferred: Zoom, Google Workspace suite (Google Docs, Drive, Calendar, Sheets, Gmail, etc), macOS, QuickBooks Online, and Little Green Light (or another donor database system).
• Proficiency with these platforms is a bonus: Slack, MailChimp, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Social and emotional intelligence and the ability to work effectively as a member of a highly collaborative team.
• Value alignment with MEIC’s mission and work for climate action, clean energy advocacy, and environmental protection.
• General awareness of Montana’s statewide political and cultural landscapes, especially pertaining to environmental issues and policies.
• Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of the complexity of cultural identity and difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. An understanding of racial justice issues and the urgency of confronting inequity within our society. Attunement to equity and inclusion as valuable elements of organizational culture.

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Compensation: MEIC offers compensation commensurate with skills and experience and a competitive benefits package that includes: paid vacation and holiday leave, sick leave, pro-rated health insurance cost coverage, retirement account contributions, and sabbatical leave. Starting salary for this 30-40 hour per week position will be $50,000 - $55,000 range depending on experience.