Atlantic Council
Project Assistant, Scowcroft Strategy Initiative
Atlantic Council, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Atlantic Council Headquarters – Washington, DCEmployment Type:
Full-timeSeniority Level:
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StaffAbout the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative
The Scowcroft Strategy Initiative (SSI), housed within the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, serves to directly advance the Scowcroft Center’s core mission by developing sustainable, nonpartisan strategies to address the most important security challenges facing the United States and its allies and partners.Overview of the Role
The Atlantic Council seeks a talented and team-oriented individual for a self-starting position as a Project Assistant in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security’s Scowcroft Strategy Initiative. The Project Assistant will play an important role in helping to execute the initiative’s programming, including its quarterly Strategy Consortium and
So What’s the Strategy?
video series, annual production of Global Foresight, and a new body of national security resilience work aimed at developing strategies for enhancing national security resilience. The role will also include vital administrative duties, including scheduling private and public events, managing the calendar of the director of the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, offering logistical support, coordinating with other teams across the Council, staffing SSI events, and developing social media posts.The successful candidate will have a passion for the work of the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative with broad knowledge of topics such as great power competition, major trends, challenges, and opportunities impacting US and global foreign policy, foresight, and resilience. Demonstrated proficiency in writing, verbal communication, event organizing, and administration is desired. Finalists for this position will demonstrate resourcefulness, a solution-oriented mindset, and the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively while adhering to deadlines.Job Responsibilities
Event management:
Execute the logistics for public and private events. Help coordinate execution of onsite, offsite, and virtual events, including coordinating VIP arrivals and departures, venue setup, guest management, and speaker preparation.Program management support:
Manage program contacts and other shared files, and provide administrative support as needed to assist the program’s operations.External communications:
Support the team’s social media and broader communications efforts, including managing website updates and regular newsletter updates.Research and substantive support:
Research and stay on top of the latest news and analysis on global security issues to inform the program’s ongoing work and help draft internal memos.Qualifications
No minimum full-time work experience required, but experience in a position with transferable skills is desired;Ability to work remotely during Eastern time zone hours, and in-person from the Council’s Washington, DC headquarters at least three days per week;Willingness and ability to commit 40 hours per week and regularly longer to complete time-sensitive deliverables;Excellent organizational, logistical, and administrative skills are required;Event management and communication skills strongly desired;Strong attention to detail;Proven track record working efficiently both independently and collaboratively;Experience with research and writing memos is preferred;Familiarity with and passion for the issues the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative leads on;Willingness to learn new systems and processes and volunteer for new challenges.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.All Atlantic Council employees are required to adhere to the Atlantic Council’s vaccination policy. All Atlantic Council employees must be fully vaccinated and boosted, and they must submit proof of both vaccination and COVID-19 booster shot on their first day of employment.Please note:
The Atlantic Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer...
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Atlantic Council Headquarters – Washington, DCEmployment Type:
Full-timeSeniority Level:
Entry LevelJob Category:
StaffAbout the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative
The Scowcroft Strategy Initiative (SSI), housed within the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, serves to directly advance the Scowcroft Center’s core mission by developing sustainable, nonpartisan strategies to address the most important security challenges facing the United States and its allies and partners.Overview of the Role
The Atlantic Council seeks a talented and team-oriented individual for a self-starting position as a Project Assistant in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security’s Scowcroft Strategy Initiative. The Project Assistant will play an important role in helping to execute the initiative’s programming, including its quarterly Strategy Consortium and
So What’s the Strategy?
video series, annual production of Global Foresight, and a new body of national security resilience work aimed at developing strategies for enhancing national security resilience. The role will also include vital administrative duties, including scheduling private and public events, managing the calendar of the director of the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, offering logistical support, coordinating with other teams across the Council, staffing SSI events, and developing social media posts.The successful candidate will have a passion for the work of the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative with broad knowledge of topics such as great power competition, major trends, challenges, and opportunities impacting US and global foreign policy, foresight, and resilience. Demonstrated proficiency in writing, verbal communication, event organizing, and administration is desired. Finalists for this position will demonstrate resourcefulness, a solution-oriented mindset, and the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively while adhering to deadlines.Job Responsibilities
Event management:
Execute the logistics for public and private events. Help coordinate execution of onsite, offsite, and virtual events, including coordinating VIP arrivals and departures, venue setup, guest management, and speaker preparation.Program management support:
Manage program contacts and other shared files, and provide administrative support as needed to assist the program’s operations.External communications:
Support the team’s social media and broader communications efforts, including managing website updates and regular newsletter updates.Research and substantive support:
Research and stay on top of the latest news and analysis on global security issues to inform the program’s ongoing work and help draft internal memos.Qualifications
No minimum full-time work experience required, but experience in a position with transferable skills is desired;Ability to work remotely during Eastern time zone hours, and in-person from the Council’s Washington, DC headquarters at least three days per week;Willingness and ability to commit 40 hours per week and regularly longer to complete time-sensitive deliverables;Excellent organizational, logistical, and administrative skills are required;Event management and communication skills strongly desired;Strong attention to detail;Proven track record working efficiently both independently and collaboratively;Experience with research and writing memos is preferred;Familiarity with and passion for the issues the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative leads on;Willingness to learn new systems and processes and volunteer for new challenges.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.All Atlantic Council employees are required to adhere to the Atlantic Council’s vaccination policy. All Atlantic Council employees must be fully vaccinated and boosted, and they must submit proof of both vaccination and COVID-19 booster shot on their first day of employment.Please note:
The Atlantic Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer...
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