Program Assistant, American Statecraft Program

Program Assistant

American Statecraft Program

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a renowned international affairs institution with headquarters in Washington, is seeking a full-time program assistant to work with scholars in our Washington, DC-based American Statecraft Program. The American Statecraft Program conducts analysis of U.S. foreign policy at the strategic level with the aim of helping America adjust to the challenges of the mid-21st century.

• Tracking program budgets
• Monitoring expenses
• Processing payment requests
• Supporting program initiatives
• Contributing to grant writing, proposal preparation, and grants management
• Assisting in drafting and editing donor communications and program materials
• Tracking project deliverables
• Managing the program calendar and individual calendars, including scheduling meetings
• Planning and executing virtual and in-person events including conferences, workshops, and round tables
• Drafting and distributing event invitations
• Maintaining the program's contact database
• Coordinating closely with other Carnegie programs and departments

• Bachelor’s degree and approximately 1 year of experience providing logistical, administrative, budgetary/financial, grant-related, and event-related support
• Teamwork, writing, exceptional communication, detail orientation, and organizational skills are requirements
• Familiarity with issues related to American Foreign Policy are a plus but not required
• This is not a research position

Located in Dupont Circle, we offer an outstanding work environment and generous benefits.

• Health insurance

Salary range for this position is $50,000 - $52,000. This position will operate on a hybrid basis, requiring in-office work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Please Note:

This position is included in the staff bargaining unit, Carnegie Endowment Workers Alliance (CEWA), affiliated with the IFPTE Local 70 union.

Equal Employment Opportunity.