International Affairs Project Manager

International Affairs Contractor

We are recruiting for a contractor for a long-term (1yr+ contract) with a possibility of going longer or full-time conversion. Seeking sharp self-starter interested in international affairs and with a social impact orientation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and curious individual who is interested in our social mission to improve the lives of older adults around the world. In addition to the duties below, this person will have the opportunity to think broadly about our issues and contribute to our strategic thinking and future work.

Responsible for managing and advancing a few key projects for the International team, including but not limited to:

• Editorial and project management assistance to support all aspects the production of future editions of our international periodical, The Journal. Responsibilities would include:
• Research support to identify potential expert contributors to the Journal and to help build a network of global stakeholders on aging;
• Project management to ensure that editorial and production deadlines are met
• Helping to build and curate our distribution list for stakeholders around the world
• Assist in the developing and conducting social media campaigns for Journal and broader GTL team content
• Editing and fact-checking journal article submissions
• Project management support for our Living, Learning, and Earning Longer (LLEL) initiative, which includes engagements with international organizations and several global corporate partners.
• Assistance managing and growing our database of resources and stakeholders
• Targeted research support related to global aging issues

Position requires strong written and verbal communications skill, including editorial skills. Strong social media, Excel, and PowerPoint skills also necessary.

We are looking for highly motivated self starters with a strong orientation to make a difference. We need strong research, writing, and communication skills. Social media skills are a plus.