NYC Job Opening: Consulting Project Coordinator/Administrative Assistant (Full-time) Date:
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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. 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]. 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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