International Institute for Strategic Studies
Events and External Relations Coordinator, IISS-Americas
International Institute for Strategic Studies, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Events and External Relations Coordinator, IISS-Americas
Contract : PermanentHours : Full-timeLocation : Washington, DCThe International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is a world-leading think tank on global security, political risk and military conflict with offices in London, Berlin, Manama, Singapore, and Washington, DC. The IISS-Americas office in Washington, DC is an active and important base for the IISS in the US and elsewhere in the Americas, promoting the Institute and its research to relevant constituencies, servicing the individual and corporate membership and initiating events for local audiences consistent with the IISS international reach.Job Description:
The International Institute for Strategic Studies – Americas is seeking to appoint an Events & External Relations Coordinator to be an integral part of the events and fundraising team. This position will support the Head of Conference & Events in London with the IISS Manama and Shangri-La Dialogues while concurrently supporting the IISS-Americas Managing Director with US-based events and external relations.Responsibilities:
This position involves outreach to, among others, the offices of high-level US government officials in the executive and legislative branches, corporate executives, individual donors, and the foreign policy expert community. Additionally, it could require travel to New York, Singapore, and Bahrain as needed.Supporting Manama Dialogue and Shangri-La Dialogue
Delegate management and logistical support for the IISS’ major annual dialogues in Bahrain and Singapore, including liaising with US government officials, monitoring and tracking invitations in the IISS’ delegate management system, managing telephone and email inquiries, potentially providing onsite support, including collation of delegate materials, management of delegate queries, support with registrations, bilateral meetings and other ad hoc activities, as required.Providing overflow administrative support to the Head of Conferences and Events, on tasks such as researching suppliers, establishing contracts, issuing/editing/maintaining reports and queries.
Supporting IISS-Americas events and external relations
Managing the IISS-Americas’ public and private events, including invitation generation and tracking, liaising with speakers, and all logistical support necessary to execute successful events.Assist with fundraising activities including identification of potential donors, donor cultivation, donor engagement, and donor acknowledgement.Support Managing Director and Corporate and External Relations office in London with management of relationships with US-based corporate members.Supporting the internship program and activities of two interns per semester.Maintaining/updating the IISS-Americas contacts database and records.
Requirements:
College graduate with relevant work experience (can be from internship or volunteer experience).Experience in events planning and execution, administrative support, and external relations.Strong written and oral communications skills, and sharp attention to detail.Ability to work independently with a high degree of judgment, discretion, and professionalism.Strong organisational skills; able to manage multiple complex tasks concurrently.Applications:
Candidates should submit their applications by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button above and following the instructions to submit two documents:A cover letter outlining what skills and experience they can bring to the role, as well as salary expectations.A full Curriculum Vitae (resume), including details of two referees.Candidates must be eligible to work in the USA. Unfortunately, we will be unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Due to the expected volume of applications, only those selected for interview will be contacted.The deadline for receipt of applications is 16 February 2024.The IISS is an equal-opportunities employer.
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Contract : PermanentHours : Full-timeLocation : Washington, DCThe International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is a world-leading think tank on global security, political risk and military conflict with offices in London, Berlin, Manama, Singapore, and Washington, DC. The IISS-Americas office in Washington, DC is an active and important base for the IISS in the US and elsewhere in the Americas, promoting the Institute and its research to relevant constituencies, servicing the individual and corporate membership and initiating events for local audiences consistent with the IISS international reach.Job Description:
The International Institute for Strategic Studies – Americas is seeking to appoint an Events & External Relations Coordinator to be an integral part of the events and fundraising team. This position will support the Head of Conference & Events in London with the IISS Manama and Shangri-La Dialogues while concurrently supporting the IISS-Americas Managing Director with US-based events and external relations.Responsibilities:
This position involves outreach to, among others, the offices of high-level US government officials in the executive and legislative branches, corporate executives, individual donors, and the foreign policy expert community. Additionally, it could require travel to New York, Singapore, and Bahrain as needed.Supporting Manama Dialogue and Shangri-La Dialogue
Delegate management and logistical support for the IISS’ major annual dialogues in Bahrain and Singapore, including liaising with US government officials, monitoring and tracking invitations in the IISS’ delegate management system, managing telephone and email inquiries, potentially providing onsite support, including collation of delegate materials, management of delegate queries, support with registrations, bilateral meetings and other ad hoc activities, as required.Providing overflow administrative support to the Head of Conferences and Events, on tasks such as researching suppliers, establishing contracts, issuing/editing/maintaining reports and queries.
Supporting IISS-Americas events and external relations
Managing the IISS-Americas’ public and private events, including invitation generation and tracking, liaising with speakers, and all logistical support necessary to execute successful events.Assist with fundraising activities including identification of potential donors, donor cultivation, donor engagement, and donor acknowledgement.Support Managing Director and Corporate and External Relations office in London with management of relationships with US-based corporate members.Supporting the internship program and activities of two interns per semester.Maintaining/updating the IISS-Americas contacts database and records.
Requirements:
College graduate with relevant work experience (can be from internship or volunteer experience).Experience in events planning and execution, administrative support, and external relations.Strong written and oral communications skills, and sharp attention to detail.Ability to work independently with a high degree of judgment, discretion, and professionalism.Strong organisational skills; able to manage multiple complex tasks concurrently.Applications:
Candidates should submit their applications by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button above and following the instructions to submit two documents:A cover letter outlining what skills and experience they can bring to the role, as well as salary expectations.A full Curriculum Vitae (resume), including details of two referees.Candidates must be eligible to work in the USA. Unfortunately, we will be unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Due to the expected volume of applications, only those selected for interview will be contacted.The deadline for receipt of applications is 16 February 2024.The IISS is an equal-opportunities employer.
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