Atlantic Council
Assistant Director, Global Energy Center
Atlantic Council, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Details
Job Location : Atlantic Council Headquarters - Washington, DC
Position Type : Full-Time
Salary Range : $55,000.00 - $57,000.00 Salary/year
Job Category : Adrienne Arsht Latin America CenterThe Atlantic Council seeks a talented, dynamic and entrepreneurial individual for a full-time Assistant Director position to serve in its Global Energy Center.
Reporting to the Center’s Director of Research and Programs, the Assistant Director’s main responsibility will be to coordinate and contribute to the execution of the Center’s research projects events and programming agenda, including research, writing, administrative, and logistical assistance. In close cooperation with Center leadership, the Assistant Director will also play a role in contributing to the conceptualization framing of new projects, as well as stakeholder outreach and engagement, with specific attention to the Global Energy Center’s work on industrial competitiveness in the energy transition, clean energy supply chains, and critical minerals.
The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, superb communication skills, and enjoy the complexity of helping to build a rapidly growing program. The candidate should have a background in energy and environmental studies, political science, international relations, economics, history, area studies, or a related field. Special consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrable interest and/or experience in energy markets, economics, and geopolitics. The position requires excellent administrative and communication skills, superior writing ability, extraordinary attention to detail, and a proven aptitude to make sound judgments, assume responsibility and work independently in a fast-paced Center with tight deadlines and competing priorities.
The successful candidate for this position will be committed to the Atlantic Council’s core mission to renew the Atlantic community for global challenges and Global Energy Center’s commitment to help the United States and its partners take the lead in navigating the challenges of the changing global energy landscape. This position requires intellectual agility, and the ability to engage diplomatically with colleagues in the organization as well as external stakeholders.
This position is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in office. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers from $55,000 to $57,000.Job Responsibilities
Administrative and Program SupportSupport and coordinate the organization and execution of Global Energy Center events and programming, liaising as-needed with the office of external relations and other relevant programs at the Atlantic Council;Draft, proofread, edit, and as needed, publish internal and external materials and correspondence including speaker invitations, event materials, briefing memos, gift agreements, proposals, and other documents necessary for the implementation of assigned projects and program activities;Support in implementing the communications and promotion strategy around core events and programming, including social media promotion, multimedia, website management, and follow-up;As needed, prepare briefing material, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel for guests coming to Washington and for Global Energy Center trips abroad.Research and Program DevelopmentThis position will bear specific responsibilities related to the execution of research projects across the GEC in close cooperation with Center leadership, with specific attention to (but not limited to) the Global Energy Center’s work on competitiveness in the energy transition, clean energy supply chains, and critical minerals. These responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:Working with Center leadership to conceptualize, develop, and launch new bodies of work, projects, and initiatives;Maintaining up-to-date logs of deliverables, stakeholder maps, and deadlines relevant to assigned projects and bodies of work;Drafting, proofreading, editing, and publishing internal and external materials, correspondence, analysis, and project proposals in close coordination with Center Leadership;In support of program research projects and initiatives, conduct in-depth research on the implications of market, economic, and political developments on energy trends, with specific attention to competitiveness, clean energy supply chains, and critical minerals.Lead independent writing and research initiatives to support the Center’s thought leadership on key energy policy and sustainability issues.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher, in energy and environmental studies, political science, international relations, economics, history, area studies, or other relevant fields;1 or more years of relevant work experience in a relevant area of work (preferably energy and climate policy, geopolitics, or international economics) strongly preferred;Demonstrated ability in project management and event coordination with exceptional attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a time-sensitive environment;Competence in administrative duties and providing scheduling assistance across various time zones;Professional presence, including the ability to effectively represent the Atlantic Council with external constituencies, such as board members, donors, senior government officials, and business leaders;Willingness to respond to an evolving set of priorities, with the ability to work irregular hours at times, and occasional international travel;Ability to handle sensitive information, meet deadlines, and maintain calm under pressure;Be flexible, creative, solution-driven, and positive in approaching challenges and problems;Superior English language writing skills and analytical ability. Foreign language proficiency preferred.To produce quality work and to successfully achieve our mission, we recognize the need for our staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package helps to keep costs low for our staff and their families. Benefits include, but are not limited to comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b) plan, FSA options, pet insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and wellness benefits.
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Job Location : Atlantic Council Headquarters - Washington, DC
Position Type : Full-Time
Salary Range : $55,000.00 - $57,000.00 Salary/year
Job Category : Adrienne Arsht Latin America CenterThe Atlantic Council seeks a talented, dynamic and entrepreneurial individual for a full-time Assistant Director position to serve in its Global Energy Center.
Reporting to the Center’s Director of Research and Programs, the Assistant Director’s main responsibility will be to coordinate and contribute to the execution of the Center’s research projects events and programming agenda, including research, writing, administrative, and logistical assistance. In close cooperation with Center leadership, the Assistant Director will also play a role in contributing to the conceptualization framing of new projects, as well as stakeholder outreach and engagement, with specific attention to the Global Energy Center’s work on industrial competitiveness in the energy transition, clean energy supply chains, and critical minerals.
The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, superb communication skills, and enjoy the complexity of helping to build a rapidly growing program. The candidate should have a background in energy and environmental studies, political science, international relations, economics, history, area studies, or a related field. Special consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrable interest and/or experience in energy markets, economics, and geopolitics. The position requires excellent administrative and communication skills, superior writing ability, extraordinary attention to detail, and a proven aptitude to make sound judgments, assume responsibility and work independently in a fast-paced Center with tight deadlines and competing priorities.
The successful candidate for this position will be committed to the Atlantic Council’s core mission to renew the Atlantic community for global challenges and Global Energy Center’s commitment to help the United States and its partners take the lead in navigating the challenges of the changing global energy landscape. This position requires intellectual agility, and the ability to engage diplomatically with colleagues in the organization as well as external stakeholders.
This position is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in office. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers from $55,000 to $57,000.Job Responsibilities
Administrative and Program SupportSupport and coordinate the organization and execution of Global Energy Center events and programming, liaising as-needed with the office of external relations and other relevant programs at the Atlantic Council;Draft, proofread, edit, and as needed, publish internal and external materials and correspondence including speaker invitations, event materials, briefing memos, gift agreements, proposals, and other documents necessary for the implementation of assigned projects and program activities;Support in implementing the communications and promotion strategy around core events and programming, including social media promotion, multimedia, website management, and follow-up;As needed, prepare briefing material, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel for guests coming to Washington and for Global Energy Center trips abroad.Research and Program DevelopmentThis position will bear specific responsibilities related to the execution of research projects across the GEC in close cooperation with Center leadership, with specific attention to (but not limited to) the Global Energy Center’s work on competitiveness in the energy transition, clean energy supply chains, and critical minerals. These responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:Working with Center leadership to conceptualize, develop, and launch new bodies of work, projects, and initiatives;Maintaining up-to-date logs of deliverables, stakeholder maps, and deadlines relevant to assigned projects and bodies of work;Drafting, proofreading, editing, and publishing internal and external materials, correspondence, analysis, and project proposals in close coordination with Center Leadership;In support of program research projects and initiatives, conduct in-depth research on the implications of market, economic, and political developments on energy trends, with specific attention to competitiveness, clean energy supply chains, and critical minerals.Lead independent writing and research initiatives to support the Center’s thought leadership on key energy policy and sustainability issues.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher, in energy and environmental studies, political science, international relations, economics, history, area studies, or other relevant fields;1 or more years of relevant work experience in a relevant area of work (preferably energy and climate policy, geopolitics, or international economics) strongly preferred;Demonstrated ability in project management and event coordination with exceptional attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a time-sensitive environment;Competence in administrative duties and providing scheduling assistance across various time zones;Professional presence, including the ability to effectively represent the Atlantic Council with external constituencies, such as board members, donors, senior government officials, and business leaders;Willingness to respond to an evolving set of priorities, with the ability to work irregular hours at times, and occasional international travel;Ability to handle sensitive information, meet deadlines, and maintain calm under pressure;Be flexible, creative, solution-driven, and positive in approaching challenges and problems;Superior English language writing skills and analytical ability. Foreign language proficiency preferred.To produce quality work and to successfully achieve our mission, we recognize the need for our staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package helps to keep costs low for our staff and their families. Benefits include, but are not limited to comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b) plan, FSA options, pet insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and wellness benefits.
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