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Pipeline Safety Trust Office Associate in Bellingham, Washington
Title: Office Associate
Reports To: Business Manager and Communications Director
Hourly Range: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour (DOE)
Benefits: Paid health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off benefits
Hours: Negotiable; between 32 and 40 hours per week
Location: Bellingham, WA
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
The Pipeline Safety Trust seeks an Office Associate to join our team dedicated to protecting people and the environment from pipeline accidents.
WHO WE ARE
The Pipeline Safety Trust (PST), based in Bellingham, WA is a national non-profit organization founded in response to the 1999 Olympic Pipeline Explosion as a watchdog on the US pipeline industry and its regulators.
Our mission is to promote pipeline safety through education and advocacy, increased access to information, and partnerships with residents, safety advocates, government, and industry, resulting in safer communities and a healthier environment.
PST also recognizes that the transportation of oil and gas by pipelines contributes to planetary warming. While ensuring the integrity of the pipelines that run through communities, farms, and natural environments remains our primary mission, PST's dedication to pipeline safety, ecological sustainability, and environmental justice requires us to work toward a rapid and just energy transition.
WHAT WE VALUE
The Board and staff of the Pipeline Safety Trust value:
- Public safety and public interest
- Trust and credibility
- Fearless independence
- Inclusiveness and accessibility
- Proactive strategies
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Office Associate will have a mix of administrative, bookkeeping, and communications responsibilities. This position supports both the Business Manager and Communications Director along with the whole organization, filling in wherever needed, wearing different "hats." The ideal candidate will have an ability and willingness to take on a variety of tasks with an eager attitude. This position requires out-of-state travel at least twice a calendar year.
* Communications Tasks*
- Manage inventory and mailings of Communications materials
- Help with conference and event logistics and promotion
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``` - Organize and maintain Mailchimp contact database - Help maintain PST website - Assist in creation of social media postings - Assist with other Communications projects as needed
* Examples of Communications Systems Utilized*: Mailchimp, WordPress, Canva, Adobe, SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Groups, Social Media Platforms
Administration Tasks
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- Assist with accounts payable and credit card receipt organization through QuickBooks Online
- Scan, file, and maintain accounting records
- Support the Business Manager with accounting tasks as needed
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Help manage inventory and ordering of office supplies
Help organize and distribute materials for meetings or events
Help arrange travel, as needed