The International WELL Building Institute® (IWBI) is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to improve human health and wellbeing through the built environment. Public benefit corporations like IWBI are an emerging U.S. structure for corporations committed to balancing public benefits with profitability – harnessing the power of private capital for greater good. IWBI administers the WELL Building Standard® (WELL) – a performance-based system for measuring, certifying, and monitoring features of buildings that impact the health and wellbeing of the people who live, work, and learn in them. Fulfilling the vision of IWBI Founder Paul Scialla, IWBI has a pioneering altruistic capitalism model that will address social responsibility and demonstrate a sustainable model for philanthropy. IWBI has committed to direct 51 percent of net profits received from WELL Certification project fees toward charitable contributions and impact investment focused on health, wellness, and the built environment. IWBI was established by Delos in 2013 pursuant to a Clinton Global Initiative commitment to improve the way people live by developing spaces that enhance occupant health and quality of life by sharing the WELL Building Standard globally. WELLcertified.com

Position Summary:  The International WELL Building Institute is looking for an individual with a strong interest in health and wellness in the built environment and a passion for collaborating and driving change. This position will report to the Vice President involve a combination project management, administration, and communication activities.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain status of team projects and assist Vice President in managing deadlines
• Coordinate team resources to ensure effective allocation of staff time
• Participate in meetings and calls with external parties and providing follow-up communication
• Manage communications between departments of IWBI and partner organizations
• Office administration, including assisting with expense reporting, guest registration, and file management

Candidate Profile & Prerequisites:

• Strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn more and a desire to work in a dynamic, deadline driven team environment
• Exceptional writing skills: detail-oriented, with impeccable attention to accuracy and consistency
• Active communicator: articulate, assertive and confident
• Responsive, quick, and able to quickly change task priorities without loosing track of existing workload
• Experience with project management software or equivalent

Candidate Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Architecture, Building Sciences, Public Health)
• Familiarity with LEED certification process

Compensation:  Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with prior experience.  A comprehensive benefits package is included for full-time employees.    

Applicants are selected based upon their qualifications for this position and without regard to the applicant’s race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, citizenship or alienage status, veteran status, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person, or any other characteristic protected by law.