February 2019

GRANTS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION OPEN

Humanities Texas is the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Our mission is to advance education through programs that improve the quality of classroom teaching, support libraries and museums, and create opportunities for lifelong learning for all Texans.

Grants Administrative Assistant

Humanities Texas seeks to hire a grants administrative assistant. Our grants enable communities throughout the state to develop programs of local interest promoting heritage, culture, and education. Since 1974, we have awarded more than 4,000 grants supporting a wide range of public humanities programs, including lectures, oral history projects, museum exhibitions, teacher institutes, reading programs, and documentary films. More information about our grants program is available online: www.humanitiestexas.org/grants.

The grants administrative assistant will report to the director of grants and education but work closely with the organization’s other grants and finance staff. This full-time position features a benefits package, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance and a 403b retirement plan.

Specific responsibilities

• Track grant applications and funded projects using the in-office Filemaker Pro database.

• Manage all grants-related correspondence and documentation.

• Answer questions about the HTx grants program and assist applicants in submitting grant proposals that comply with HTx guidelines.

• Assist current grantees with administering their grants in a timely manner.

• Support HTx’s transition to an online grant application and management system.

• Compile program-related statistics.

• Prepare materials for meetings of the Humanities Texas board and its grants committee.

The position will also require general administrative responsibilities; occasional weekend work; in-state travel; and, at peak periods, support of other HTx programs.

Minimum requirements

• BA/BS degree, preferably in the humanities.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, maintain deadlines, and produce high-quality work.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to work collegially with fellow staff and to establish service-oriented, helpful relationships with HTx partners and constituents.

• Proficiency with word processing, email, spreadsheet, and database software.

• Interest in and enthusiasm for the humanities, particularly public humanities programming.

Other desirable experience

• Familiarity with cultural and educational organizations in Texas.

• Experience with FileMaker Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and online content management systems.

How to apply

Please email resume, cover letter, and names of three professional references (all in PDF format) to jobs@humanitiestexas.org and specify “grants admin assistant” in the email subject line. Preliminary review of applications will begin immediately.

Humanities Texas is an equal opportunity employer.

Environmental Law Institute Seeking Summer 2019 Research and Publications Intern

For almost five decades, the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) has played a pivotal role in shaping the fields of environmental law, policy, and management, both domestically and internationally. For more information on the Institute, visit www.eli.org.

ELI seeks individuals to support the research and publications departments of the Institute. Interns work directly with staff on a variety of projects. Substantive areas of focus include: air and water quality, climate change, renewable energy, hazardous waste and brownfields, international environmental policy, sustainable land use, biodiversity conservation, wetlands management, freshwater and ocean policy, environmental health, environmental enforcement, and mining law.

Responsibilities:
Interns conduct research; attend and report on outside events; analyze, edit, and synthesize scholarly material; assist with preparation for environmental training courses; and perform various administrative tasks. ELI integrates interns into the day-to-day operations of the Institute, and interns are encouraged to attend ELI policy events and meetings.

Full-time (40 hours/week) are available for the summer semester. Remote work and/or part time for part of the week is an option that will be considered on a case-by-case basis if necessary for the candidate to meet the minimum hour requirement.

Qualifications:
Candidates should possess superior research, writing, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as a strong desire to gain knowledge of the environmental field. A strong academic background is required, but specific environmental experience is not mandatory. Candidates must have completed their freshman year of college. Compensation is not available, but a transportation stipend is provided. ELI is committed to supporting candidates in their efforts to secure external funding for the position, and will work with candidates using the internship for class credit to achieve learning outcomes and complete paperwork.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply online through ELI’s application portal (https://www.eli.org/employment). Applications must include the following:
• Cover letter explaining interest and availability
• Resume (including overall GPA)
• 3-5 page analytical writing sample

Applications for the summer internship will be accepted until 11:59 pm Friday, March 8, 2019. Please direct all inquiries to internsearch@eli.org. Phone calls are not accepted.

ELI is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to achieving an inclusive, diverse workforce that values every individual. We firmly believe that hiring individuals with varying perspectives and backgrounds contributes to our success as an organization, and we strive to create an environment that fosters inclusiveness. As such, minority candidates and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Full Time Job Posting with Humanities Texas

Environmental Law Institute – Summer 2019 Internship

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