Fully Remote Administrative Assistant Position at Peta | $15 / hr

Fully Remote Administrative Assistant Position at Peta. Join the Regulatory Toxicology Department (RTD) at PETA in a pivotal administrative role where your organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail can help advance the mission of animal-free science. This is a remote, full-time position requiring a schedule in line with East Coast hours. Tasks include invoice handling, travel and event coordination, and varied administrative duties.

Fully Remote Administrative Assistant Position at Peta

Objective:
To furnish comprehensive administrative support to the RTD at PETA.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the RTD team in daily tasks such as travel arrangements, expense report processing, and invoice settlement.
• Handle departmental projects using online tools like Office 365 Planner, OneNote, Excel, Smartsheets, and billing and credit card software.
• Update and maintain the department’s handbook and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Oversee the department’s SharePoint file system.
• Arrange, host, and record meetings and webinars using Microsoft Teams and GoToWebinar.
• Draft agendas, take minutes, and ensure follow-through on action points from departmental meetings.
• Help in organizing events like scientific workshops and departmental retreats.
• Schedule both internal and external meetings using Microsoft Outlook.
• Arrange interviews for job applicants and help induct new team members.
• Manage the managing director’s calendar and track staff schedules.
• Act as a liaison between the department and other PETA departments and the PETA Foundation. Submit requests to these departments on behalf of RTD staff.
• Ensure links on PETA RTD and PETA Science Consortium International websites are functional.
• Conduct online research to assist RTD staff, including finding journal articles and contact information.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• At least one year of experience in a remote administrative role.
• Ability and willingness to work East Coast hours.
• Having East Coast access is a bonus! We welcome occasional meeting attendance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Planner, Teams, and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat X Pro, SharePoint, and Doodle Polls.
• Aptitude for learning new software applications and applying newfound skills to assignments.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy.
• Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Professional appearance.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination and booster recommended.
• Professional appearance and commitment to a healthy vegan lifestyle.
• Support for PETA’s philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA’s positions on issues.
• Commitment to the organization’s objectives. Fully Remote Administrative Assistant Position at Peta

The hourly wage for this position ranges between $15.00 and $19.06. The final hourly rate offered to a suitable candidate will be based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in their residential area.

A comprehensive list of benefits for qualifying employees is available upon request.

Fully Remote Administrative Assistant Position at Peta