Student Events Assistant I _On-Campus FWS

Student Events Assistant I _On-Campus FWS

Position Title - Student Events Assistant I _On-Campus FWS

Level of Support - Student Support I

Position Type - On-Campus FWS

Number of Openings - 3

Work Hours - Before Standard Business Hours (M-F before 8am), During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm)

Wage Per Hour - 18.40-18.90

Division/School - Elliott School of International Affairs

Department Name - 180112 INST INTL ECONOMIC POLICY

Department Bio - The Institute for International Economic Policy serves as a catalyst for high-quality, nonpartisan, multidisciplinary research on policy issues surrounding the global economy. IIEP connects a network of 60+ interdisciplinary faculty and visiting scholars with students, policymakers, private-sector leaders, and 30+ Executive Circle ESIA Alumni. The Institute advances GW's engagement in the global economic arena through research, events, conferences, and external partnerships, including deep ties with the World Bank. IIEP also supports student professional development through paid research assistantships, staff positions, fellowships, and networking opportunities.

Position Specific Summary - The Events and Operations Assistant provides essential day-to-day support to IIEP's small and fast-paced team, helping ensure that our office runs smoothly and our events are executed to the highest standard. Assistants work as part of a close-knit events and operations team, supporting everything from logistics and setup to speaker coordination and communications. Most assistants stay with IIEP for multiple semesters, gaining valuable experience and exposure to a wide network of policy professionals, faculty, and visiting speakers along the way.

Standard Position Description - The student will perform basic administrative and logistical tasks supporting events. Tasks may include: event registration and check in, guest/patron services, scheduling of events, assisting with event set up and take down, participate in the creation and/or distribution of event materials. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes - Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Technology and Data, Career Development

Required Qualifications - This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications - Preferred candidates will be detail-oriented, reliable, welcoming, and comfortable interacting with faculty, speakers, and guests. Customer service, hospitality, restaurant, retail, volunteer, event, or student leadership experience is valuable.

Job Open Date - 07/13/2026

Job Close Date - 09/04/2026

Campus Location - Foggy Bottom

Work Type Designation - In-Person

Hiring Manager Name - Alexandra Rivera

EEO Statement - The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassmentfree, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices. For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

Background Check

The student employee will: - Have access to process or view financial transactions, student records/grades, employee records, medical records, and/or social security numbers. - Background check required.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is your expected graduation semester and year? (Open Ended Question)
2. * Are you available to work in-person?
   • Yes
   • No
3. What is your current GPA? (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. FWS Program Student Statement (Only Attach the Official Document)
3. Transcript
4. Class Schedule

Optional Documents

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