Executive Coordinator, Development and External Affair

Third Way is a national think tank and advocacy organization that champions moderate policy and political ideas.

Since our founding in 2005, we have served as a critical bulwark against political extremism by advancing values-driven, reform-oriented solutions on the defining issues of our time. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, security,and democratic capitalism, and we advocate for the vital center across seven major areas: climate and energy, economy, education, health care, national security, politics, and social policy.

Third Way is looking for an Executive Coordinator to provide support for the Development and External Affairs team on scheduling, administrative needs, event support, research, and other duties as assigned. This work will directly advance Third Way’s political and policy objectives in the Administration and Congress.

• Serving as the primary administrative support for the fundraising, events, and external affairs functions of the Development & External Affairs team;
• Managing schedules, calendars, meeting set-up, and logistics as well as ensuring appropriate follow-up for senior team members;
• Providing logistical support for events that can include scheduling, arranging travel, managing check-in onsite, drafting invitations, tracking RSVPs, making catering arrangements, drafting event briefings, and scouting venues;
• Providing background research in preparation for meetings and events;
• Recording notes from team meetings and distributing relevant to-dos and action items; and,
• Maintaining internal records, calendars, and shared databases.

At Third Way, we are committed to non-discrimination and fair pay practices. The final starting salary offer will be determined based on your experience and qualifications.

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Customer Focus
• Flexibility
• Detail Orientation
• Accountability for Self
• Respectfulness

• Have a bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in an administrative or similar role;
• Have excellent attention to detail and comfort with multi-tasking;
• Have experience with Salesforce and other databases;
• Possess excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills;
• Are able to work under short deadlines and deliver in a fast-paced environment;
• Are able to juggle multiple projects with competing priorities simultaneously; and
• Want to contribute towards Third Way’s mission;
• Take pride in and ownership of your work;
• Are curious and eager for professional development.

• Self-starters
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  People who see and seize opportunities, take risks, learn from failure, and will bring a sustained passion for our mission.
• Collaborators
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  People who work in teams—sharing ideas, brainstorming, co-authoring products, and advancing our shared priorities.
• Creators
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  People who foster divergent thinking; who aren’t afraid to takeonthe orthodoxies of the left or the right. Team members come up with original insights, find unique ways to look at data, and challenge their preconceptions.
• Results-oriented
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  People who function with an organizational commitment to clear objectives, ambitious timelines, accountability for results, and a focusonimpact.
• Respectful
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  People who embrace the diverse perspectives of everyone and foster the values of non-discrimination and inclusivity at all times.

• Participate in Third Way’s comprehensive onboarding program. You’ll learn about all aspects of Business Operations, which includes HR, Benefits, IT, Finance, and…