Job description

Open to local candidates in the Washington, DC Metro area (Arlington/Falls Church/McLean are ideal but open to other areas if you are willing to commute on occassion). The work is mostly remote and part-time, but physical presence may be needed at times.

Flexible work hours except regular twice-weekly check-in meetings online. Minimum 10 hours/week commitment required. Position open May 1; will close when filled.

Pay: $20-$25/hour

This is not an internship. We are looking for long-term commitment.

About the Job

The Administrative Assistant at Energy Shrink has three main roles: (1) perform accounts and banking tasks, (2) maintain administrative operations such as licenses and certifications, and (3) support business development. We call these the wheels of the Energy Shrink bus that must keep turning regardless of what projects we are working on. Your job is to keep the wheels on and turning!

You will get exposure to many facets of small business operations in a collaborative environment, attend trade events and network when opportunities arise if you wish to, and gain experience working with seasoned consultants with work experience at Fortune 500 companies.

About the Candidate

Desired Personal Qualities

• Trustworthy person to handle sensitive business information
• Dependable about managing repetitive but important tasks
• Happy to take charge of the routine tasks and deliver them well
• High integrity and work ethic to deliver work responsibly in the time billed
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and take initiative
• Ability to figure things out independently and keep notes for future use
• Ability to take direction
• Unfazed by the occasional quick turnaround

Preference will be given to candidates with a quick mind, a mature and positive attitude, and the likelihood of a long-term commitment. Does this sound like you?

Required Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US
• College graduate, ideally with previous work experience in a professional setting
• Fluency with MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Good command of the English language (all accents welcome)
• Professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to represent the company in front of external clients and business partners

Essential, ability to use

• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Asana and Slack to communicate and manage tasks

The candidate will have to clear a verbal interview and a sample task. At least one reference is required. A background check will be conducted.

Energy Shrink, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

ABOUT ENERGY SHRINK

Energy Shrink is a consulting practice focused on the decarbonization of buildings. Combining decades of US and international experience at reputed consulting firms with the flexibility of a small business, Energy Shrink offers high-quality consulting that bridges the gap between building science knowledge and the global marketplace. We are a certified woman-owned small business based in the Washington, DC metro area. See more about us on our website at www.energy-shrink.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work Location: Hybrid remote in McLean, VA 22101

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