Program Assistant, Data Lab Product Studio
Job Highlight:
You will report to the
Senior Product Manager and product Studio, and work closely with the Data Lab
Senior Operations Manager and Communications Specialist.
You will assist the
Product Studio manager throughout the program lifecycle. This includes
providing operational support to Product Studio projects, documenting learning
resources and standard operating procedures, as well as coordinating
community-building efforts with impact software developers. You will work
closely with several internal and external stakeholders, including the Product
Studio team, strategy consultant, and clients. This is an exciting opportunity
to join a dynamic team that helps environmental and social researchers and
non-profit program teams design and scale new software products. This role
requires someone motivated, flexible, and well organized, with an ability to
multitask. The role is fully remote, with an option to be hybrid, if based in
cities where WRI has offices. This role would be ideal for someone seeking to
develop their experience in a global work environment within a non-profit
organization. The role is particularly suitable for individuals who are
passionate about sustainable development and climate issues and looking to find
a way to turn this passion into practical support.
Responsibilities
Assist the Studio team and
applicants with the Selection process for new cohorts (40%):
Manage
and coordinate all Product Studio applications in liaison with the
Communications Specialist
Maintain
an inventory of applications.
Support
the Product Studio strategy and technology experts with the selection process
and be the point of contact for all applicants
Support
the Product Studio manager in market research and maintaining an inventory of
product innovations, programs, and advances within environmental and climate
sectors
Act as key administrative
support to the Product Studio manager and project teams (50%):
Support
the Product Studio manager with work plan writing
Document
agreements between the Product Studio team and our clients
Provide
support to operational tasks such as tracking and submitting consultant work
orders and invoices
Track
travel, online subscriptions, and other non-labor expenses related to Product
Studio operations
Organize,
maintain, and update Product Studio standard operating procedures, knowledge
hub, and website content
Support
projects teams with scheduling of meetings and workshops
Community Coordination
(10%):
Support
the Product Studio manager and Communications Specialist with community
building, and engagement, including ideating, and posting content on Product
Studio Slack channels
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., business administration,
economics, public or nonprofit administration, international development, etc.)
Experience:
You have 2+ years of relevant work experience,
including internships
Experience
undertaking administrative tasks, ideally in a remote environment.
A
high degree of computer literacy, including knowledge of the MS Suite,
Google Workspace, Slack
Proven
ability to quickly learn and work with new computer software.
Self-driven,
organized, and able to identify and manage your priorities and conflicting
schedule demands
Ability
to work collaboratively synchronously or asynchronously whether it is in Miro,
Asana, virtual meetings or in-person workshops, etc.
Proven
verbal and written communication skills, visual communications via MS
PowerPoint, Google Slides, etc. is preferred
Ability
to bring a learning and curious mindset to work
Passionate
commitment to WRI’s mission and goals
Languages:
Full fluency in English is required and a second language preferred
Requirements:
Existing work authorization is required where this position. WRI is
unable to authorize visa work authorization
How To Apply
Please submit a resume with a cover letter by the date of 30
November 2023.
