The Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (ELAW) seeks a motivated individual to support our team and our work with public interest lawyers around the world.
ELAW is a global alliance of lawyers, scientists, and other advocates collaborating across borders to build a sustainable, just future. ELAW’s global partners are addressing complex issues including challenging fossil fuel projects; reining in plastic pollution; protecting the climate; defending land rights; securing clean water; conserving ecosystems; and protecting environmental defenders.
The Full-Time Program Assistant will help support the Law, Defenders, and Science Teams at ELAW.
Duties include:
- Data entry, management, and updates in Salesforce database
- Mailing documents
- Provide general support such as redirecting inquiries, locating documents, editing, proofreading, and more
- Providing translation using technical tools
- Other general clerical and office tasks
- Scheduling meetings
- Coordinating schedules of various teams and working groups
- Coordinating interpreters for meetings
- Matching volunteers with team needs
- Updating resources on the ELAW web site
- Checking data for consistency
- Support intern recruitment processes
- Gathering data from various teams for foundation reporting processes
- Travel support
- Support organization-wide documentation management and organization
Required experience and qualifications
- Permission to work in the United States
- Residence in or near Eugene or Springfield, Oregon
- Computer proficiency and the ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time
- Experience with, exposure to, or strong interest in data entry
- A commitment to human rights and environmental protection
- Interest, ability, or experience working successfully in cross-cultural settings
- B.A. or B.S. degree
- The ability to work within a team, as well as independently
- General working knowledge of office equipment
- Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel
- Experience with Google Workspace, including Calendar, Gmail, Drive, and Docs
- The ability to use or learn virtual collaboration technology tools, including Zoom and Google Meet
- A smartphone or phone that is able to use various apps
- Fluency in English
- Writing, proofreading, and editing skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good time-management skills and ability to prioritize competing tasks
- Good problem-solving skills
- The ability to perform occasional physical tasks such as stooping, reaching, lifting, and navigating flights of stairs
Preferred experience and qualifications:
- Experience with Salesforce or other database programs
- Office experience: 1+ years
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Experience with non-profit organizations
- Other languages are a plus.
- Experience organizing events
- Experience working with volunteers
Compensation: $46,000 - $52,000
Benefits include:
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Location: Onsite at Eugene, OR Office
ELAW does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, disability, socio-economic background, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, national origin, ancestry, status with regards to public assistance, or immigration status. ELAW is committed to justice and equity and our outreach, recruitment, and hiring practices reflect our commitment to actively developing the skills of a diverse community.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume or CV – as one pdf document.
Application deadline: March 27, 2026
No phone calls, please.