Atlantic Council · 2 days ago
Project Assistant, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25.97/hr - $27.41/hr
1+ years expThe Atlantic Council is seeking a talented and motivated Project Assistant for its Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center. The role involves supporting day-to-day operations and events, assisting with event materials, and coordinating various administrative tasks.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Assist and support the Center’s operations and events, including being present at the Center’s in-person, onsite and offsite convenings. Availability to greet guests for in-person business meetings
Liaise with the Atlantic Council’s Engagement and Events team and manage event-related tools
Contribute to a range of ongoing projects, including research and the planning and execution of meetings and events, calendar management, drafting memos, fulfilling administrative tasks, and other activities as needed
Help coordinate onsite, offsite, and virtual events, including coordinating VIP arrivals and departures, guest management, and AV coordination
Draft event materials such as speaker invitations, event invitations, thank you letters, and additional writing assignments, as necessary
Help coordinate expert briefings with stakeholders in multilateral organizations, financial institutions, government, and the private sector, in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe
Produce relevant readouts and summaries of meetings both for internal record keeping and external knowledge sharing
Assist the team with special projects, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Latin American Studies, or a related field such as Global Affairs, Public Policy, or Communications
A minimum of 1-2 years combined professional experience in an office environment, preferably in an international affairs-related position or an executive assistant position
Experience engaging with the offices of public and private sector executives
Working knowledge of key communications software
Proven track record in managing multiple projects simultaneously
Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collegially with others and with the highest standards of integrity
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational, logistical, and administrative skills
Strong attention to detail
Self-starter with a proven ability to juggle competing tasks under tight deadlines
Excellent English communication skills
Ability to come into the office 4-5 days per week
Preferred
Spanish is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
403(b) plan
FSA options
Pet insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Wellness benefits
Company
Atlantic Council
The Atlantic Council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the central role of the Atlantic Community in meeting global challenges.
Founded in 1961Washington, District of Columbia, USA
201-500 employees
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