The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today's most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and invigorate civic life.
We are an independent nonprofit organization – the sole beneficiary of seven individual trusts established between 1948 and 1979 by two sons and two daughters of Sun Oil Company founder Joseph N. Pew and his wife, Mary Anderson Pew.
Our work lays the foundation for effective policy solutions by informing and engaging citizens, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause and insisting on tangible results. Our projects encourage efficient, responsive governments – at the local, state, national and international levels – serving the public interests.
With offices in Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Brussels and London and staff in other regions of the United States as well as Australia, Pew provides an exciting learning environment and the opportunity to work with highly talented individuals. We are a dynamic, rapidly evolving organization that values creativity and innovative thinking and fosters strong teamwork with mutual respect.
Environment
For the past two decades, Pew has been a major force in educating the public and policy makers about the causes, consequences and solutions to some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Our work is focused on reducing the scope and severity of three major global environmental problems:
- Dramatic changes to the Earth's climate brought about by the increasing concentration of greenhouse gases in the planet's atmosphere;
- The erosion of large terrestrial wilderness ecosystems that contain a great part of the world's remaining biodiversity; and,
- The destruction of the world's marine environment.
Project Summary
At least one fifth of all fish taken from the sea are caught illegally or beyond the reach of regulators. This significantly threatens the health of the global ocean and undermines the economies of countless fishing communities around the world. Fishing grounds in developing countries and on the high seas are especially vulnerable to exploitation by companies that engage in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. International crime in fisheries flourishes because flag states do not fulfill their legal obligations to control the fishing operations of their vessels, and port states do not have the tools and incentives to identify and prosecute these crimes in port.
There is no silver bullet capable of addressing IUU fishing. Many tools must be marshaled to close down the avenues for illegally caught and unregulated fish. The ending illegal fishing project (EIFP) is working to lay the foundations for a global system of enforcement to combat illegal fishing through the adoption and effective implementation of policy measures that enable the identification and tracking of industrial-scale fishing vessels, the development of practical tools to improve information-sharing among enforcement authorities, and the building of the necessary human and technical resources to sanction such vessels if they have engaged in illicit activities. To accomplish this, the EIFP will focus on securing the ratification and implementation of the UN Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing and properly tracking and identifying vessels involved in fishing activities. The EIFP will also focus on putting in place ways for countries and international fisheries management organizations to share information and increase transparency and accountability, prerequisites for an effective global fisheries enforcement system.
Project Eyes on the Seas is a partnership between The Pew Charitable Trusts and Satellite Applications Catapult (the Catapult), a U.K. government initiative created to help foster economic growth through the application of space technology and a technical center of excellence. The purpose of this partnership is to build an information systems platform that will allow a true, near real-time, picture of fishing vessel activity around the globe. The end result will be a cost-effective global fisheries monitoring and enforcement system that can be used by governments around the world, including even the most resource-poor enforcement agencies, to monitor and detect illegal fishing activities affecting the world's ocean. The system will also allow retailers and the vast majority of commercial fishers who operate within the law to increase transparency by providing a mechanism to show buyers where, when, and how their fish were caught legally.
Position Overview
The administrative assistant will be assigned to support the Pew staff based in Washington, DC, Brussels, Belgium and London, England, for the Global Campaign to End Illegal Fishing and other projects and campaigns as needed. Responsibilities include supporting staff by proofreading documents, preparing mailings, maintaining databases, scheduling and preparing meetings, managing expense reimbursements, and coordinating travel. This position will also act as administrative assistant to the Global Campaign to End Illegal Fishing director. The administrative assistant reports to the Director, Global Campaign to End Illegal Fishing and will work in close coordination with a similar position based in DC.
The administrative assistant participates in weekly team meetings and is encouraged to develop a general understanding Pew's environment work. The successful candidate will need to be experienced in such a role and be able to demonstrate a high degree of independence and initiative in delivering organizational elements of the role. The position is based in London, England.
- In addition to providing administrative support to the Global Campaign to End Illegal Fishing staff and other campaigns and projects as needed, act as administrative assistant to the Director, Global Campaign to End Illegal Fishing, collocated in London, England.
- Handle key administrative functions for seven Pew campaign staff including: proofreading and revising documents; coordinating and preparing physical and electronic mailings; updating and maintaining databases; answering telephone calls; scheduling and preparing for meetings; copying; faxing; filing; and word processing.
- Assist with the preparation of briefing books and other materials.
- Help prepare for and submit payment expense reports, invoices, and credit card coding reports. Track payments, as requested.
- Handle travel arrangements for workshops and other program activities and assist, as needed, with staff travel reservations and planning.
- Assist with research online and/or liaise with the Philadelphia PCT library staff.
- Contribute to and participate in tasks and special projects as requested.
Requirements
- High school diploma and vocational training at a minimum, bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of administrative experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills; ability to handle several projects at different stages simultaneously and a strong capacity to track details are required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including proofreading) and the ability to express oneself concisely and clearly using correct grammar.
- Attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture, conscientious approach to work and ability to anticipate needs and be proactive. Monitors and double-checks work and information for accuracy and quality.
- A very good command of English language.
- Flexibility to work as part of a team or independently to meet goals. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information, as well as the ability to conduct oneself in a courteous and highly professional manner. Makes decisions or choices wisely, after adequately contemplating various courses of action and their potential repercussions.
- Ability to understand organizational structure and work through administrative systems and processes. Asks appropriate questions to facilitate work being completed.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products and electronic calendar systems is required. Ability to quickly learn software.
Compensation
Pew offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Pew is an equal opportunity employer.
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