American Progress has an immediate opening for a Special Assistant to the K-12 Education Policy team. The Special Assistant will assist the Vice President for K-12 Education Policy, the Managing Director for K-12 Education Policy, and other team staff with scheduling, event coordination, and research support as needed. This position calls for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and responsible self-starter on whom the policy staff can rely to work independently and deliver high-quality administrative and research support.
Responsibilities:
- Complete administrative tasks and functions, which comprise about 85 percent of Special Assistant responsibilities.
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and conferences as needed.
- Provide logistical support for all staff meetings, public events, and conferences.
- Research and maintain records of press coverage for the K-12 Education Policy team’s work.
- Create, organize, and maintain accurate written and electronic files.
- Coordinate staff and visitor travel.
- Process invoices and other administrative forms.
- Occasionally draft and/or edit letters, invitations, op-eds, blogs, memos, and other documents.
- Provide research support as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or one to two years of experience in a similar role.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
- Superb research and writing ability.
- Self-starter who takes initiative and seeks direction as needed.
- Ability to plan ahead, set priorities, and multitask.
- Willingness to take independent ownership and initiative in relation to the team’s overall administrative organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated interest in K-12 education policy issues.
- Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70.
Please apply by June 21 for best consideration.
Please apply at: https://www.americanprogress.org/about/jobs/470705/special-assistant-k-12-education-policy/