The Aspen Institute · 18 hours ago
Scowcroft-Nye Fellowship
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$25/hr - $25/hrThe Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. The Scowcroft-Nye Fellowship is a full-time, temporary opportunity for young leaders to join the Aspen Strategy Group team, providing them with hands-on experience in national security and foreign policy.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Under the management and supervision of the Aspen Strategy Group Fellow provide a wide range of administrative and logistical support in preparation for various conferences and convenings, namely the ASG Summer Workshop; ASG Rising Leaders Program; Aspen Security Forum; ASF: DC Edition; and the ASG’s track II dialogues
Attend meeting sessions and take thoughtful, substantive notes on the discussions
Generate conference materials and manage detailed information vital to conference planning
Draft correspondence for communications with meeting participants and outside vendors (e.g. invitations, memos, thank you notes, summary documents, etc.)
Conduct background research and maintain active knowledge of current foreign affairs
Proofread and edit written materials and publications
Assist in the writing of ASG briefings, memos, summaries, statements, grant proposals, and reports
Curate content for the ASG Twitter handle, LinkedIn and Instagram accounts, and the weekly newsletter
Qualification
Required
An undergraduate degree is required
Meticulous attention to detail is essential
Ability to work as a team player within a small-team environment; ability to multi-task and take initiative in problem-solving; strong work ethic, with a keen understanding of protocol
Excellent communication and writing skills
Must be able to work under pressure, handle stress, and manage competing demands/priorities
Outstanding knowledge of and strong academic record in the field of international relations, political science, economics, or a related field, along with a long-term interest in working in the field of U.S. foreign policy and/or national security is essential
Preferred
A master's degree is strongly preferred
Office experience, especially in events management, is preferred but not required
Proficiency with, or easy ability to learn, tools such as WordPress, Canva, Twitter, Instagram, iContact, and event registration/survey tools such as FormAssembly
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
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