Volunteer Executive Administrative Assistant to the President

At New England Primate Conservancy, we make the complex science of animal protection and wildlife conservation easy to understand, meaningful, and engaging. Our education team pores through scientific research and transforms it into clear, approachable language so that everyone can assess, consider, and modify their impact on the natural world. And whenever possible, we make learning about conservation fun and inspiring.

Every choice we make has a ripple effect. Each small step in the right direction carries hope—for ecosystems, for species, and for the planet we all share. Saving one species truly saves many.

Our ultimate goal is responsible stewardship of Earth and all her creatures—because education is the heart of conservation.

Education does more than inform—it transforms Beyond raising awareness of our environmental impact, NEPC’s programs aim to cultivate empathy and respect for all living beings. By fostering compassion toward animals, we nurture the same qualities that strengthen our relationships with one another.

Extensive research shows a direct connection between cruelty to animals and violence toward people. Conversely, compassion for our fellow animals often reflects—and reinforces—our compassion for each other. When we learn to value and protect other species, we strengthen the very foundation of our humanity.

When we protect and advocate for our fellow animals, we become part of a much greater solution—one that advances kindness, coexistence, and a more compassionate world for all.

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Remote | Volunteer Position | Flexible Schedule New England Primate Conservancy (NEPC) is seeking an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant to the President . As NEPC has grown, so has the need to delegate administrative and project-coordination responsibilities.

This role will be developed collaboratively with the President. While a number of responsibilities can be transferred immediately, we expect the role to evolve as the Executive Administrative Assistant becomes familiar with NEPC’s programs, people, and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Track project deadlines, deliverables, and outstanding items; follow up with team members as needed.
• Coordinate administrative aspects of volunteer recruitment, onboarding, assignments, and documentation.
• Assist with administrative coordination of NEPC programs and projects, including maintaining project status information, records, and tracking systems.
• Assist with selected WordPress and other digital administrative processes as appropriate.
• Identify additional administrative responsibilities that can appropriately be taken off the President’s plate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience providing administrative support to an executive, senior manager, or organizational leader is required.
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and outstanding items without requiring reminders.
• Strong judgment about when to act independently and when executive input or approval is needed.
• Clear written communication skills.
• Strong digital proficiency and comfort working in a fully remote environment.
• Self-directed and proactive while respecting organizational roles and boundaries.
• Comfortable helping to develop an evolving position as responsibilities are gradually delegated.
• Must be located in the United States.

Time Commitment

The workload will vary with NEPC’s active projects. Some weeks may require several hours, while others may require little activity. Because the role includes tracking deadlines and following up on outstanding items, regular availability and responsiveness are more important than working a fixed weekly schedule.

About NEPC New England Primate Conservancy is an education-focused nonprofit whose mission is Educating to inspire compassion. Inspiring compassion to drive conservation. Our remote team creates educational resources about primates, biodiversity, animal protection, and wildlife conservation for learners around the world.

To Apply

Please send a letter of interest and résumé or CV .

Your letter should describe your previous experience supporting an executive, senior manager, or organizational leader and provide an example of a responsibility you identified and took on with minimal direction.