Administrative Assistant
About the Organization
Mount Washington Observatory is a private, nonprofit, member-supported institution with a mission to advance understanding of the natural systems that create Earth’s weather and climate. It serves this mission by maintaining a weather station on the summit of Mount Washington, performing weather and climate research, conducting innovative science education programs, and interpreting the heritage of the Mount Washington region.
Mount Washington Observatory’s mountaintop weather station is the core of the institution. Staffed continuously since the organization’s founding, it is operated by two alternating crews who live on the summit for a week at a time, taking hourly weather observations, performing research, and conducting educational programs.
Weather observations are reported to the National Weather Service for use in nationwide forecasting models and regional reports, and Observatory scientists produce specialized forecasts for the higher summits of the White Mountains and greater White Mountains region.
With detailed climate data dating back to the organization’s founding, Mount Washington Observatory maintains what is now one of North America’s longest continuous climate records.
About the Job
The Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS) has operated a weather station at the summit of the Northeast’s highest peak for ninety years. The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive organizational support to MWOBS at our offices in North Conway, NH. This individual handles a number of office administrative tasks, special projects and support functions. While they may work closely with the Executive Director and other members of MWOBS’s senior management team, the Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Director of Finance and Administration.
Daily responsibilities include all activities related to general office administration. Remote and flexible time is encouraged for this position as responsibilities allow. Opportunities for professional development exist with this position as well.
This position qualifies for the standard benefits package for full-time employees. Current employee benefits include generous paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, a retirement plan after six months of service, complimentary gear from our sponsors, and discounts on our retail items.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to MWOBS at jobs@mountwashington.org to be considered for this position. The position remains open until filled. A detailed description of job responsibilities can be found at https://www.mountwashington.org/about-us/careers-and-internships/defaul…