Information Officer - Administrative Assistant

NEIWPCC is seeking a team-oriented, committed, and personable Information Officer to provide administrative and event support to our headquarters office.

What You’ll Do

As a NEIWPCC Information Officer and an essential member of the Business Operations Division, you will:

• Work with other Business Operations staff to provide support to assigned Business and Programmatic Divisions within NEIWPCC.
• Assist with meeting and conference planning, including venue research, attendee and exhibitor correspondence, booking travel arrangements, event set-up and onsite registration, attendee travel reimbursements, and reporting.
• Coordinate and maintain a calendar of internal staff events such new hire orientations, workgroup meetings, holiday celebrations, summer and winter outings, community cleanups, and other networking activities.
• Support the division staff with correspondence with state and federal employees, material preparations, internal and external meetings, reporting, and purchasing.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality. Ideally the candidate will have:

• A degree in business administration or management, hospitality, information technology, communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience collaborating with multiple teams, multi-tasking, and time management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, databases, telephone and computer systems.
• Experience with travel arrangements and/or a corporate travel environment preferred.
• Integrity, professionalism, and the ability to maintain confidentiality is a must.

Candidates with alternative qualifications or who have taken a less traditional career path may be considered if an aptitude for success and a strong willingness to learn is clearly apparent.

Logistics

This is a full-time, in-office position based in NEIWPCC’s Headquarters office, located at 650 Suffolk Street, Lowell, MA 01854. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting, but with a need for travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation is required. After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a partial telework schedule for office-based duties, subject to approval and determined by program and office needs.

What We Offer

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $45,000 to $60,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:

• Pays 75% of premiums for health, dental and vision coverage.
• Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plans.
• Provides 15 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, paid holidays and volunteer leave.
• Offers tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

To Apply

Submit your cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by May 11, 2025. Please reference #25-Lowell-005 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description and benefits may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.

About NEIWPCC

NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to collaborate on water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges across shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. Our mission is to advance clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our member states. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer.