PRINCIPAL FUNCTION: Reporting directly to the Vice President of Conservation & Research, the Executive Assistant provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. The Executive Assistant additionally serves as a support for the Director of Applied Conservation and Director of Research and a point of contact for internal and external constituencies pertaining to the Conservation & Research Department’s Southeastern Center for Conservation. The Executive Assistant must be creative and enjoy supporting an active team that is mission-driven, results-driven, and scientifically focused. 

The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills, strong accounting experience, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. The Executive Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities. Confidentiality and discretion is critical in this role.