NYCJobOpening:ConsultingProjectCoordinator/AdministrativeAssistant(Full-time)
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KARP RESOURCES is a growing, dynamic food and agriculture consulting company
with two business units: Our Good Food is Good Business unit supports clients
to plan, achieve, and evaluate programs and operations that integrate healthy
food, regional food, and sustainability into food business and non-profit
program operations. Our Good People are Good Business unit provides high
impact expertise in analyzing organizational conditions and leadership
alignment, and to bring strategic clarity to both small and large
organizations to reach their potential. The firm works with five key business
sectors: education, corporations, government, non-profit organizations, and
small businesses. For additional information, please visit
www.karpresources.com<http://www.karpresources.com>. The Consulting Project Coordinator/ Administrative
Assistant reports directly to the President and will be based in our New York
City office located in the Flatiron District.

Position Overview
The Consulting project Coordinator/Administrative Assistant provides excellent
project coordination, administrative and research support to the President of
Karp Resources and a team of consultants. The successful candidate is an
excellent problem solver, an engaged self-starter, experienced in managing a
wide range of projects simultaneously and able to anticipate the needs of the
President and the consultant team. This multi-faceted position requires an
interest in food systems, food policy, agriculture, and/or the food industry,
our research based approach and expertise in events planning and community
engagement. The successful candidate has the nimble and astute qualities of an
air-traffic controller, combined with the graciousness of your favorite maître
d’.

Responsibilities
•       Provide excellent project coordination, administrative, research, and
event planning services to the President and to full-time and part-time
consultants.
•       Provide a welcoming, hospitable and engaged atmosphere in interactions
with clients and staff, with excellent in-person and phone and written
etiquette.
•       Manage President’s calendar; schedule and coordinate internal and
external project meetings, calls, travel arrangements, and additional personal
needs. Anticipate scheduling conflicts for the office and President and always
come with recommended solutions.
•       Flawlessly provide project support, including research, drafting,
editing, and distributing a variety of written materials; prepare final
versions of reports and presentations.
•       Maintain web-based marketing database, Outlook contacts and list-
serves, websites and social media, and coordinate marketing communications.
•       Act as an initial point of contact for technical support issues and as
a liaison with external IT support.
•       Effectively problem-solve any urgent needs related to projects,
proposals, and meeting preparation.
•       Coordinate with the Finance Manager on receipt tracking, budget
details, etc. to ensure travel and other operating costs/expenses are invoiced
and reimbursed.
•       Oversee all office operations include general cleanliness,
organization, purchasing supplies, and coordinate cleaning and maintenance
services.

Requirements
•       Bachelor’s degree
•       Min. 2 years of professional work experience in related position.
•       Outstanding engaging interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
•       Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
•       Strong sense of urgency, highly organized, outstanding time and
project management skills, ability to effectively prioritize and accomplish
multiple and changing priorities in a timely manner and with excellent
judgment.
•       Initiative/resourcefulness - taking things to the logical next step,
planning accordingly, figuring out creative/strategic solutions, being
proactive and learning quickly.
•       Ability to work independently.
•       Excellence in Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro and Adobe
InDesign.
•       Proficiency in Wordpress, MailChimp, Survey Monkey, Dropbox and other
online programs.
•       Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented
environment.
•       Pleasant sense of humor.
•       An interest in the food industry - food systems, culinary arts, food
production, hospitality management, agriculture, food education, foodservice –
and our research based projects.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their resume, cover
letter, and salary requirements to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Please include
“Consulting Project Coordinator/Administrative Assistant” in the subject line.
Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and email. Computer literacy
test and background checks are part of the application process for final
candidates for positions at Karp Resources.

KARP RESOURCES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.






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