Program Assistant, MarineGEO and Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Smithsonian Institution

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) has an immediate position available to provide administrative support.  The position serves SERC (https://serc.si.edu), which provides science-based knowledge to meet the environmental challenges of the 21st century, and MarineGEO (https://marinegeo.si.edu), a global network of marine research sites committed to the study of coastal marine ecosystem function and biodiversity.  The incumbent’s primary duties include, but are not limited to, support for: travel arrangement, procurement, financial tracking, property management, event and meeting planning, communications, website and social media content, and education and outreach.  Applicants must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks at once.

The SERC campus is located in Edgewater, Md.  This is a full-time, entry-level position with a starting salary of $37,113 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.  This is NOT a federal position. The Smithsonian Institution is an equal opportunity employer, and women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

To apply: Send letter of interest and resume to Jeanine Young (youngjm@si.edu) using the subject line “Administrative Support Position” or by mail to: Attn: AS-JMY, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, 647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 by January 31, 2018.