Aspen Institute, New York, Hybrid, Early career Andrew DeZarn Aspen Institute, New York, Hybrid, Early career Andrew DeZarn

Program Coordinator

  • Manages reading list development, including research, editing, and compilation into accessible formats for participants

  • Provides high-level assistance with seminar planning, travel arrangements, marketing material creation, and website maintenance

  • Handles expense reports, contract processing, file management, and supports donor and vendor relations


About the Company

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

The Aspen Institute Socrates Program provides a forum for emerging leaders from various professions to convene and explore contemporary issues through expert-moderated dialogue. Socrates also provides the opportunity for participants to enter into a diverse professional network, and into the broader range of the Aspen Institute's programs.

About the Job

The Aspen Institute Socrates Program seeks a highly organized, adaptable, and detail-oriented Program Coordinator to assist with the production of seminar reading materials, logistics and planning of seminars, and communications and marketing. The position requires a strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a passion for learning. The Program Coordinator works directly with the Associate Director and Executive Director of the Socrates Program.

Responsibilities

  • Reading Production

    • Work with Socrates Program moderators to develop a seminar reading list, which includes, but is not limited to: research, editing, proofreading, layout, and obtaining copyright permissions

    • Compile all readings into designed and bound PDFs and/or printed materials for participants and moderators

    • Troubleshoot any related problems

  • Communications

    • Develop marketing materials, newsletter, and social media content

    • Maintain department website

    • Draft emails to Socrates participants and alumni

    • Program Support

  • Prepare and summarize Socrates seminar evaluation reports

    • Draft expense and reimbursement requests

    • Provides file management and phone and email support as needed

    • Assist in processing contracts

    • Support the smooth execution of high-quality presentations, press announcements, and other events, including printing, assembling, shipping, and organizing materials

    • Assist with the booking of travel of moderators and participants

    • Work with donors and vendors

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience, or high school diploma with 3-5 years experience required

  • Demonstrated excellence in writing and analytic ability

  • Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders

  • Previous experience with social media and communications

  • Strong interest in the work and mission of the Aspen Institute and the ability to represent the organization externally

  • Excellent writing skills

  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with team

  • Must be able to exercise good judgment

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Gifts Coordinator

  • Provides comprehensive admin support to the Major & Principal Gifts team, including managing calendars, preparing reports, and drafting donor communications

  • Supports donor cultivation and stewardship by collecting materials, assisting with gift agreements, and managing donor recognition

  • Maintains the CRM database, tracking actions, updating donor information, researching prospects, and supporting portfolio management for major gifts


About the Company

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

The Institute’s Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) is a central division focused on Institute-wide donor and prospect engagement. Areas of practice include principal and major gift fundraising, corporate and foundation relations, annual giving and membership programming through the Institute’s Society of Fellows, planned-giving, trustee engagement, major events, stewardship, research, gift accounting, and advancement communications.

About the Job

The Major & Principal Gifts Coordinator works directly with the Senior Director and Director (Major & Principal Gifts Team), supporting the organization’s top fundraising priorities and highest-level individual and family foundation donors. In this role, the coordinator will provide support to the Major & Principal Gift Officers assisting with all materials to prepare and support them in their identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-net-worth individuals. The coordinator will assist in tracking and logging donors and prospects in the CRM database including recording interactions, gift agreements, and all tasks associated with follow up. Additionally, the Coordinator will assist in supporting activities related to the annual fund and planned giving. As the Institute prepares to go into a large-scale fundraising campaign, it is integral that the OIA Coordinator exhibit strong organizational ability, professionalism, attention to detail, and swift prioritization skills.

This role works directly with the Senior Director and Director. The expectation is for this role to be in our Washington, D.C. office a minimum of 2x a week to collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

  • Administrative Support:

    • Supports the Major & Principal Gifts team in tracking deadlines, entering actions in the CRM database, preparing reports, and crafting donor correspondence, emails, and briefings

    • Responsible for administrative support for the Major and Principal Gift team, which supports the organization’s Institutional Advancement needs

    • Responsible for managing and supporting donor events and functions, including tracking RSVPs, logistical support, correspondence with attendees, and staffing events as appropriate

    • Ensures fundraising pages on the website are up-to-date and assists in creating and updating pages as needed

    • Assist in maintaining Directors’ calendars of meetings, phone calls, and other interactions with donors and prospects. This includes direct interactions with donors, prospects, and support teams to confirm appointments and coordinate logistics

    • Assist with travel arrangements, reimbursement, and accommodations for the Major & Principal Gift team

  • Donor Management Support:

    • The coordinator will create and review reports that show revenue, gifts and pledges received, and progress towards campaigns and goals

    • Responsible for collecting materials needed for donor cultivation, which includes interacting regularly with OIA and Institute team members

    • Responsible for the administrative actions related to gift agreements, assisting in creation of donor bios, and reviewing donor recognition listings for Major & Principal Gifts

  • CRM Database Management:

    • Responsible for entering and tracking actions and contacts, updating donor information, researching and entering biographical and donor-related information, building prospect lists for geographic and thematic opportunities, and assisting with tracking and supporting portfolio management

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

  • At least 1-3 years of professional experience, preferably in fundraising, membership or relationship management fields, experience with CRM database management preferred

  • Passionately interested in fundraising, current events, and trends and ideas related to the Institute's work and mission

  • Highly motivated, creative professional who can work comfortably in a high-paced and very detail-oriented team environment

  • Keen sense of personal integrity and discretion with handling sensitive information

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with organizational leaders. Ability to represent the Institute to high-level donors in a positive, knowledgeable, and professional manner

  • Excellent administrative and organizational skills, with an emphasis on time-management, attention to detail, and the ability to organize and implement various activities within a deadline-driven environment

  • Excellent writing skills in email, letters, and marketing materials, including high-level proofreading

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel and Word; experience in Salesforce preferred

  • Ability to quickly master project management software

  • Ability to quickly master CRM database software

  • Ability to quickly master donor research databases and work with data to identify trends and opportunities

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Sr. Development Manager

  • Manages all aspects of FSP's fundraising lifecycle, from funder cultivation and research to proposal development, grant reporting, and stewardship

  • Partners with leadership and finance to set revenue targets, build funding pipelines, and ensure compliance with funding agreements

  • Develops proposals, cultivates funder relationships, and coordinates with internal teams to secure funding and effectively communicate FSP's impact


About the Company

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

The Aspen Institute Financial Security Program’s (Aspen FSP) mission is to illuminate and solve the most critical financial challenges facing American households and to make financial security for all a top national priority. We aim for nothing less than a more inclusive economy with reduced wealth inequality and shared prosperity. We believe that transformational change requires innovation, trust, leadership, and entrepreneurial thinking. FSP galvanizes a diverse set of leaders across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to solve the most critical financial challenges. We do this through deep, deliberate private and public dialogues and by elevating evidence-based research and solutions that will strengthen the financial health and security of financially vulnerable Americans.

About the Job

Reporting to Aspen FSP’s Managing Director, the Senior Development Manager will develop, manage, execute and coordinate all processes related to funder cultivation, stewardship, and funding compliance for FSP, serving as a key strategic and operational partner to FSP’s Management Team as well as our finance and communications functions. The Senior Development Manager will have a variety of responsibilities related to funder cultivation and stewardship, concept and proposal development, partnership management and compliance, and grant reporting.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, collaborative, reliable, and proven development professional, who is able to deliver high quality, timely project management and work products, as well as thoughtful, strategic advice, and has the awareness, knowledge, sensitivity, and ability to build productive working relationships with colleagues and partners.

The successful candidate will also be an excellent writer who enjoys the creative process of developing concepts and ideas to match the impact aspirations of funding organizations with the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program’s unique toolbox and expertise in galvanizing a diverse set of leaders across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to solve the most critical financial challenges facing households in America through deep, deliberate private and public dialogues and by elevating evidence-based research and solutions.

The role is based at Aspen’s Washington D.C. headquarters, with an in-office expectation of a minimum of 2x a week to collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, manage, and coordinate FSP’s fundraising lifecycle processes

    • Partner with FSP’s Management Team and FSP’s Senior Finance and Grants Manager to set revenue targets and build and manage funding pipelines

    • Develop internal processes and coordinate with colleagues to ensure the smooth execution of all stages of the fundraising lifecycle

    • Organize and lead internal fundraising coordination meetings

    • Scan the funding landscape and stay up to date on opportunities and trends relevant to FSP. Research and advise FSP leadership on funding organizations and opportunities

    • Serve as central FSP liaison to the Aspen Institute’s Office of Institutional Advancement and coordinate with them around funder prospects and stewardship touchpoints

  • Support FSP’s Co-Executive Directors and other FSP Directors in proposal development

    • Schedule, plan, and develop materials for, attend and take notes at, and ensure follow up from meetings between FSP Directors and potential new or renewing donors

    • Manage the process for proposal development, in coordination with FSP Directors and project staff

    • Partner with FSP Directors to develop and draft concept notes, funding proposals, and sponsorship agreements

    • Coordinate closely with FSP’s Senior Manager of Operations to ensure all funding agreements go through legal review and approval and with FSP’s Senior Finance and Grants Manager to ensure that all proposals have appropriately developed budgets

  • Grant compliance and reporting

    • Organize and facilitate grant kickoff meetings

    • Serve as a central manager and information source, in coordination with FSP’s Senior Finance and Grants Manager and Marketing, Communications, and Events team, to ensure fulfillment of key provisions of funding agreements (such as funder recognition and brand usage, grant reporting, etc)

    • Maintain schedule of when grant reports are due, project manage grant reporting (in partnership with FSP’s Senior Finance and Grants Manager who leads grant financial reporting) and develop content for grant reports in partnership with lead project staff and FSP’s Marketing, Communications, and Events team

  • Funder stewardship

    • Develop and manage relationships with staff of FSP’s funding partners

    • In coordination with FSP colleagues, find and implement opportunities for donor stewardship and engagement touchpoints related to their areas of interest in FSP’s work

    • Maintain records of grant terms and proactively develop plans for and support FSP Directors in engaging with funders around renewals

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 5+ years of progressively responsible, relevant experience in nonprofit program development, fundraising, funder relationship management, grant writing, or a related field

    • Experience with fundraising for the type of work that Aspen FSP does is a plus

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the fundraising process: cultivation, stewardship, the ask, and reporting

  • Exceptional writing and editing skills

  • Demonstrated ability to motivate support for programs or issue areas

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Proven successful project management skills

  • Ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with individuals and teams at all levels, and a willingness to contribute to the team as needed to support the achievement of goals

  • Ability to be flexible, proactive and navigate different groups and settings with nuance and sensitivity

  • Sound judgment, maturity, a positive attitude, and sense of humor

  • Commitment to FSP’s mission of improving the financial security of households in America

  • Ability to commit to up to 10% domestic travel, with occasional evening meetings

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Executive Director, CNAY

  • Provides strategic leadership and management for the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY), overseeing staff, programs, and budget

  • Cultivates relationships with Native youth, Tribal leaders, and stakeholders, developing a fundraising plan to ensure CNAY's financial stability

  • Leads program design and execution, focusing on leadership development, research, advocacy, and communication, while addressing key policy issues


About the Company

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

Founded in 2011, the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute is a national education and advocacy organization that works alongside Native youth ages 24 and under on reservations, in rural villages and urban spaces across the country to improve their health, safety and overall well-being. CNAY was inspired by former Senator Byron Dorgan of North Dakota to uplift Native American youth within the broader leadership and social policy platforms of the Aspen Institute.

Today, CNAY runs five fellowship programs, two initiatives, conducts research studies, and is a key partner in local, national and international conferences engaging Native youth in policy and narrative change. The Program has created a robust, connected community of Native youth across Indian Country who engage with each other, creating community and confidence to improve their futures. Rooted in culture, CNAY’s vision is for all Native American youth to lead full and healthy lives, be honored for the leaders they are, and have resources and agency to create the world Native youth are worthy of and deserve.

About the Job

The Aspen Institute is seeking an Executive Director to lead the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY), a dynamic and impactful Native American youth leadership development and advocacy organization. The Executive Director will be a strategic thinker and strong manager who can work closely with Native youth, Tribal leaders and community stakeholders to design programs driven by a collective vision rooted in the values of Native and Indigenous cultures. In addition to leading the strategic positioning and growth of CNAY’s programming, the Executive Director will manage a full-time staff of 5, consistent with Aspen Institute’s values and norms, serve as the lead fundraiser for the Program, and be a key external representative for the organization. The Executive Director will meet the highest standards in conduct and executive judgment to protect the staff, stakeholders, and reputation of CNAY and the Aspen Institute. The Executive Director will possess strong writing and speaking ability to raise the profile of CNAY to funders, elected officials, thought leaders, and other key stakeholders. The candidate must have very strong management skills and be able to effectively and productively manage a small staff that includes individuals who work remotely. It is also important that the candidate have a good understanding of policy issues of importance to Indian Country and deep relationships with tribal communities, tribal leaders, and tribal nonprofit leaders. The candidate must be willing and able to travel to Tribal communities throughout the country and coordinate events in community focused on uplifting and elevating Native youth voices.

This role will report to the Executive Vice President of Policy Programs, and work in close coordination with the Aspen Institute Center for Rising Generations. This is a Washington, D.C., based position. Employees are expected to work in person at the office approximately two days a week.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership and Management

    • Effectively recruit and manage a small but passionate staff, including some who work remotely, in a manner that focuses on teamwork and inclusion, effective communication, deliverables, and accountability

    • Identify strategic opportunities to expand the impact of CNAY, including partnering with other Aspen Institute programs and executive leadership to strengthen the internal and external capacity of CNAY as a leader in youth leadership

    • Collaborate and coordinate with the CNAY Advisory Board and its Youth Advisory Board, Aspen Executive team, funders, community partners, and other stakeholders to set a strategic and accountable vision for the organization

    • Recruit, manage, and retain a talented team of program staff to achieve the organization’s mission and program deliverables; Experience leading teams with professionalism is required

    • Identify strategic opportunities to partner with other Aspen Institute programs and executive leadership to strengthen the internal and external capacity of CNAY as a leader in the youth leadership

    • Manage relationships with nonprofit counterparts, international political and diplomatic organizations, and federal officials

  • Communication Skills

    • Work with CNAY program staff and stakeholders to develop a communications plan that raises the external profile of CNAY and its work

    • Communicate with CNAY’s national network of Native youth leaders to elevate Native youth voices in the media

    • Consult, collaborate, and communicate with Aspen executive staff, the CNAY Board of Advisors and Youth Advisory Board on a regular basis about Program goals and activities

  • Development and Financial Management

    • Develop, lead, and implement a strategic action and fundraising plan that maintains and builds upon an annual operating budget of over two million dollars and a significant reserve fund

    • Ensure fiscal stability through budget management and oversight

    • Cultivate high-level investors and donors, manage relationships with key donors and foundations, and lead strategic meetings and events targeted at foundation representatives

    • Write and/or edit proposals, concept papers, project narratives and all other materials related to fundraising for CNAY to be submitted to donors

    • Review and contribute to all quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports to funders, Aspen Institute management, and Board of Advisors

  • Program Implementation & Execution Content

    • Oversee and strengthen the CNAY team’s successful design and execution of key leadership development, research, policy, advocacy and communication programs

    • Work closely with Youth Advisory Board and national network of Native youth leaders to identify key issues and priorities to drive program outcomes

    • Build coalitions of Native and non-Native organizations that support Native youth priorities

    • Oversee development of various national reports

    • Conduct/commission research on local, tribal, state and national system-level barriers, and help create opportunities for Native youth to succeed

    • Work with team to provide targeted technical assistance to local community programs and Native youth leaders that draws on CNAY’s expertise, systems of support, and financial resources

    • Work closely with Native youth advisors to identify new program opportunities

    • Work closely with Board of Advisors to identify funding and program opportunities and policy issues important to Indian Country and Native youth

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required; ten or more years of experience with a focus on Native American youth development and program management is required

  • Current knowledge of:

    • Issues of importance to Native American youth, including relevant statistics and trends

    • Federal, tribal, state and local policies related to tribal communities and their impacts on youth and families

    • Best practices in Native American youth engagement and leadership

    • Relevant resources, experts and potential partners in areas related to Native American youth well-being

  • Experience leading teams with professionalism, building a positive and inclusive work environment

  • Experience raising funds through foundations, government entities, and individuals

  • Strong understanding of policy issues of importance to Indian Country and deep relationships with tribal communities, tribal leaders, and tribal nonprofit leaders

  • Excellent program management skills consisting of experience managing and reporting on budgets and written and verbal communication skills including facilitation, presentation and public speaking skills

  • A history and ability to lead within a complex organization, including a commitment to managerial and organizational excellence and a drive for strong communication and coordination within and outside an organization

  • Experience working with Indian tribes and tribal organizations and a strong national network required; direct experience working with vulnerable youth and communities is preferred

  • Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time

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Executive Assistant

  • Provides high-level administrative support to the Executive Director and Managing Director, managing calendars, travel, and meeting logistics

  • Prioritizes and tracks multiple workstreams, communicating professionally with internal & external stakeholders, and handling correspondence

  • Manages expense reports, supports recruiting and onboarding, maintains confidential information, and performs other duties as assigned


About the Company

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

Aspen Digital is a nonpartisan technology and information-focused program that brings together thinkers and doers to uncover new ideas and spark policies, processes, and procedures that empower communities and strengthen democracy. It is future-focused and inspires collaboration among diverse voices from industry, government, and civil society to ensure our interconnected world is accessible, safe, and inclusive—both online and off. Across its initiatives, Aspen Digital develops methods for elevating promising solutions and turning thought into networked impact.

About the Job

The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Managing Director of Aspen Digital, as well as others on an ad hoc basis. This role reports to the Operations Manager of Aspen Digital. This is a hybrid, Washington, DC-based position and selected candidates are expected to work in person at the Washington, DC office approximately two days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with the Executive Director and Managing Director to support all aspects of their portfolios. This includes maintaining an overview of different, fast-paced workstreams to accurately track multiple details and situate information about projects, and stakeholders

  • Maintain calendars, including scheduling meetings, appointments, speaking engagements, and travel arrangements

  • Organize and support all aspects of meetings, including gathering documents, in-person and/or virtual meeting logistics, and taking minutes as requested. Assist with the review of presentations and reports as requested

  • Suggest priority of matters requiring senior leaders’ attention; redirect matters to colleagues or handle personally, as appropriate. Keep senior leaders advised of time-sensitive and priority issues to ensure appropriate follow-up

  • Communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders by drafting, reviewing, and sending approved correspondence and other materials

  • Routinely perform a variety of support duties including preparing, reconciling, and submitting expense reports and maintaining accurate records and data entry

  • Support recruiting efforts by tracking candidates, and scheduling and supporting onboarding of new colleagues

  • Hold confidential information with respect and professionalism

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional experience, including relevant experience doing administrative and clerical tasks

  • Excellent time management and execution skills, ability to plan, organize, and follow through, and soliciting and incorporating feedback

  • Demonstrated ability to manage a complex to do list, multi-task, and adapt to incorporate new information while meeting deadlines

  • Strong communication and writing skills

  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to to prioritize, anticipate potential roadblocks, and plan ahead

  • Entrepreneurial acumen and drive, and ability to adapt to changing priorities

  • Ability to maintain an overview and understanding of different, fast-paced workstreams without losing track of details

  • Able to maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion

  • Experience with enterprise systems for file management, credit card and expense processing (e.g., SAP Concur, Tipalti), and customer relationship management (e.g., Salesforce)

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Program Coordinator

  • Provides administrative & programmatic support for the Aspen Security Group (ASG), including scheduling, correspondence, and stakeholder communication

  • Manages event logistics, vendor coordination, speaker outreach, and material preparation, ensuring seamless execution of programs, forums, and convenings

  • Supports sponsor relations, financial processes, research, data management, and publication production, contributing to the ASG's overall impact


About the Company

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

The Aspen Strategy Group’s mission is to convene decision makers in resolutely non-partisan public and private forums to address key foreign policy challenges facing the United States. The ASG organizes its annual Summer Workshop, hosts Track II dialogues, and presents the annual Aspen Security Forum where domestic and foreign government officials, business executives, leading academics, and noted journalists convene for three and a half days to discuss solutions to the most pressing national security and foreign policy challenges of our time. As a part of the Aspen Strategy Group’s commitment to cultivating the next generation of leaders in national security and foreign policy, the third pillar of its work is the Rising Leaders Program for young professionals.

About the Job

The Program Coordinator is a critical full-time position that will provide high-quality administrative and programmatic support for the ASG across all its efforts and convenings. Their portfolio will have a particular focus on the public pillar of our work—the Aspen Security Forum. The ideal candidate is a multi-talented, early-career professional who is interested in and knowledgeable about U.S. foreign policy, national security, and international affairs; has a passion for handling a wide range of administrative, logistical, communications, and operational tasks; is creative, enterprising, and eager to learn on the job; is excited about balancing multiple, often simultaneous, activities; and has high standards for the quality of their work.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate impeccable attention to detail, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, superior organizational skills, and the ability to flourish on a small, dynamic, and fast-paced team. Critical thinking skills are also essential, as is the ability to exercise excellent judgment in a variety of situations. A proactive, positive, can-do attitude will be key to success. This role will report to the Director of the ASG.

Responsibilities

  • Administrative and Communications Support

    • Schedule and coordinate team and external meetings

    • Responsible for notetaking for meetings and events, preparing and disseminating materials, and following up on action items

    • Strong writing skills to draft, proofread, and finalize complex email correspondence and formal documents for speakers, participants and other stakeholders (ex. invitations, memos, e-newsletters, publication announcements, thank you notes, etc.)

    • Ability to work and communicate with high-level and diverse stakeholders and audiences

    • Maintain, adapt, and use computer programs for tracking mailing lists and databases while ensuring quality control of data

    • Administrative support for our corporate and foundation sponsors, including legal contracts and invoicing process management

    • Conduct general research to support programming, events, and fundraising

    • Maintain organized electronic filing systems

    • Process invoices, expenses, reimbursements, payment for services, contracts, etc. while ensuring correct coding/billing information and processes are followed

    • Work with internal legal, risk, and finance departments, with a special focus on ensuring legal contracts are correctly handled and all internal protocols are tracked

    • Assist with production and dissemination process for publications and print materials, including coordination with internal and external graphics designers and printing companies

    • Participate in program reviews and planning processes

    • Other duties as assigned

  • Events Support

    • Serve as a primary point of contact for hosts, vendors, and venues

    • Assist with logistical elements and execution of private sponsor events

    • Create, maintain, and update detailed event tracking lists and timelines with meticulous attention to detail

    • Assist in researching, identifying, and communicating with high-profile speakers for events

    • Provide logistical support for programs, forums, roundtables, and other convenings, such as communicating with vendors, managing event production and setup details

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in foreign policy or related field required

  • 1-2 years of professional experience preferred

  • Superior attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks

  • A desire to learn, sense of humor, flexibility, and resourcefulness

  • Strong interest in and passion for foreign policy, national security, and international relations

  • Project management experience

  • Excellent computer skills required, specifically, expertise with: Microsoft Office products. Proficiency using X/Twitter, iContact, Wufoo, contact databases, Canva/graphic design software, and/or website maintenance experience preferred

  • Experience meeting deadlines while balancing multiple projects

  • Strong, demonstrable writing and communication skills

  • Creative problem-solving skills and professional and polished interpersonal skills

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