Program Coordinator - Membership Groups and Special Events
Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Program Coordinator - Membership Groups and Special Events
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is looking for a dedicated Program Coordinator to join their Membership Groups (MG) and Special Events department. The position involves interacting with high-level officials and donors, helping to organize distinguished CSIS policy events, and assisting with rental events for external clients. This entry-level position is a great opportunity to meet and connect with interesting and inspiring individuals who have achieved great success within their area and contribute to the operations of a think tank on the cutting edge of the national security and foreign policy field. The small size and fast pace of the MG department allow the Program Coordinator to take on multiple responsibilities and gain practical experience in an international think tank. We are looking for a candidate who can commit to at least 35 hours of work a week on-site, with the ability to work flexible hours as necessary (including some evening, early morning and weekend events). The salary range for this position is $57,000 to $65,000 based on experience.
Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
Providing day-to-day administrative support for the Membership Groups Office
Preparing for high-level membership meetings and events including programming, material preparation, and day-of staffing assistance
Supporting external and internal CSIS events with both preparation and on-site assistance
Conducting research and supporting various special projects, including using databases such as Salesforce
Serving as the main liaison for and staffing rental events for outside groups
Other administrative duties as assigned
Knowledge, education, and experience:
At least 1 year of professional experience in an office setting
Pursuing a career in event planning, project management or communications
Some event planning, public affairs, and office operations experience is strongly preferred
Experience conducting research, updating databases, working with sensitive information, and interacting in a professional manner with high-level individuals
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and operate in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Strong writing, editing, computer, and interpersonal skills
Interest in international affairs
Willingness to engage in and learn new tasks
Must be able to be on-site in Washington, DC.
Our benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 403(b) for retirement planning, tuition assistance, flexible spending account, health savings account, military leave, 12 paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested applicants please submit your resume and cover letter at https://careers.csis.org/.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is looking for a dedicated Program Coordinator to join their Membership Groups (MG) and Special Events department. The position involves interacting with high-level officials and donors, helping to organize distinguished CSIS policy events, and assisting with rental events for external clients. This entry-level position is a great opportunity to meet and connect with interesting and inspiring individuals who have achieved great success within their area and contribute to the operations of a think tank on the cutting edge of the national security and foreign policy field. The small size and fast pace of the MG department allow the Program Coordinator to take on multiple responsibilities and gain practical experience in an international think tank. We are looking for a candidate who can commit to at least 35 hours of work a week on-site, with the ability to work flexible hours as necessary (including some evening, early morning and weekend events). The salary range for this position is $57,000 to $65,000 based on experience.
Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
Providing day-to-day administrative support for the Membership Groups Office
Preparing for high-level membership meetings and events including programming, material preparation, and day-of staffing assistance
Supporting external and internal CSIS events with both preparation and on-site assistance
Conducting research and supporting various special projects, including using databases such as Salesforce
Serving as the main liaison for and staffing rental events for outside groups
Other administrative duties as assigned
Knowledge, education, and experience:
At least 1 year of professional experience in an office setting
Pursuing a career in event planning, project management or communications
Some event planning, public affairs, and office operations experience is strongly preferred
Experience conducting research, updating databases, working with sensitive information, and interacting in a professional manner with high-level individuals
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and operate in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Strong writing, editing, computer, and interpersonal skills
Interest in international affairs
Willingness to engage in and learn new tasks
Must be able to be on-site in Washington, DC.
Our benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 403(b) for retirement planning, tuition assistance, flexible spending account, health savings account, military leave, 12 paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested applicants please submit your resume and cover letter at https://careers.csis.org/.