[Remote] Administrative Assistant - Laboratory Investigations Department

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PETA is an organization focused on animal rights, and they are seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Laboratory Investigations Department. The role involves assisting department staff with various administrative tasks, coordinating projects across departments, and managing public inquiries related to animal testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist Laboratory Investigations Department staff members with administrative tasks
• Assist with all divisions within the Department, as needed
• Coordinate projects with other departments, including production, finance, and media tasks
• Manage the Department's public info email inbox; Draft responses to various inquiries about animal testing
• Schedule meetings and prepare ledgers
• Represent the Laboratory Investigations Department to the public
• Perform online research projects in support of department staff
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Skills

• Minimum of two years of college coursework
• Two years of experience in an office setting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including CoPilot
• Working knowledge of animal liberation issues and PETA campaigns
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy
• Demonstrated effective research skills
• Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Professional appearance and adherence to a vegan lifestyle
• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

Benefits

• A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.

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