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Administrative Assistant

The Coastal States Organization (CSO) seeks a full-time Administrative Assistant. CSO is a small 501(c)(4) nonprofit, non-partisan organization founded in 1970 that represents the nation’s 35 coastal and Great Lakes States and Territories on legislative, regulatory, and policy matters related to coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes resources.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

The Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive support for operations, accounting, communications, and development activities, working with CSO staff and membership. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations and other staff, this role is crucial in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the office. CSO’s office has 8 on-site staff and 3 remote staff; our members are state employees in the nation’s 35 coastal and Great Lakes States and Territories.

The Coastal States Organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CSO’s commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our mission is best advanced by the contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and CSO encourages applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status, or other status protected by law.

 

Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as CSO is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

 

Reports to: CSO Director of Operations

Location: Washington, DC.  (With up to 2 days/week remote work allowed.)

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000 annually

Benefits: Healthcare, dental care, long-term disability, and 401(K)

Travel: Ability to travel occasionally within the United States

Grants Administrator

The Coastal States Organization (CSO) seeks a full-time Grants Administrator to work with the Coastal States Stewardship Foundation (CSSF). CSO is a small 501(c)(4) nonprofit, non-partisan organization founded in 1970 that represents the nation’s 35 coastal and Great Lakes States and Territories on legislative, regulatory, and policy matters related to coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes resources. CSSF is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit “sister organization” to CSO. While legally distinct, CSSF shares a common mission with CSO and will engage in work to advance that mission that requires a tax-exempt status. In addition, CSSF serves as fiscal sponsor for coastal and ocean-focused organizations. Learn more about CSSF at: https://coastalstatesfoundation.org/.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary role of the CSSF Grants Administrator is to support the fiscal and administrative oversight and management of government and private funding agreements to ensure consistent processes, appropriate fiscal monitoring, reporting, and compliance with applicable terms and conditions and regulations (including the federal Uniform Guidance). Duties and responsibilities include:

The Coastal States Organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CSO’s commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our mission is best advanced by the contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and CSO encourages applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status, or other status protected by law.

Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as CSO is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

Reports To: CSSF Managing Director

Location: Remote, but must be located within and authorized to work in the United States

Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000 annually

Benefits: Healthcare, dental care, long-term disability, and 401(K)

Travel: Ability to travel occasionally within the United States