Program Assistant, American Statecraft Program

Job Description

Job Description

Program Assistant

American Statecraft Program

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a renowned international affairs institution with headquarters in Washington, is seeking a full-time program assistant to work with scholars in our Washington, DC-based American Statecraft Program. The American Statecraft Program conducts analysis of U.S. foreign policy at the strategic level with the aim of helping America adjust to the challenges of the mid-21st century.

The position will provide programmatic and administrative support to the American Statecraft Program, reporting to the Program Director. Duties will include tracking program budgets; monitoring expenses; processing payment requests; supporting program initiatives; contributing to grant writing, proposal preparation, and grants management; assisting in drafting and editing donor communications and program materials;  tracking project deliverables; managing the program calendar and individual calendars, including scheduling meetings; planning and executing virtual and in-person events including conferences, workshops, and roundtables; drafting and distributing event invitations; and maintaining the program's contact database. This role will also coordinate closely with other Carnegie programs and departments. 

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and approximately 1 year of experience providing logistical, administrative, budgetary/financial, grant-related, and event-related support. Teamwork, writing, exceptional communication, detail orientation, and organizational skills are requirements. Familiarity with issues related to American Foreign Policy are a plus but not required. This is not a research position.

Located in Dupont Circle, we offer an outstanding work environment and generous benefits (including health insurance). The anticipated salary range for this position is $50,000 - 52,000. Please note that this position will operate on a hybrid basis, requiring in-office work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Please apply via the Carnegie Endowment website by providing a copy of your resume/CV and a cover letter in your own words outlining your interest and experience relating to this position.