IRF Reports Editor & Research Assistant

Goldbelt, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldbelt C6, LLC is seeking a Reports Assistant to provide administrative, editing, and research support for the State Department's Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF). The role focuses on producing annual reports with thorough, unbiased content and timely delivery.

Primary duties include editing draft reports from embassies, coordinating with senior editors and posts, and expanding the IRF database with additional sources. Some travel and security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Strong editing, writing, organizational, management, interpersonal, research, and analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations or related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Edit IRF draft reports from U.S. embassies and consulates.
• Collaborate with senior editors, overseas posts, and Department officers to reflect IRF equities.
• Ensure reports are accurate, thorough, and appropriately long, with minimal proofreading needed.
• Assist in negotiating with embassies, country desks, and other bureaus on content.
• Conduct in-depth research and add new sources to reports.
• Monitor religious freedom data with IRF regional teams and overseas posts.
• Expand material in the IRF religious freedom database.
• Liaise with NGOs and religious groups to source information.
• Oversee the reports process, tracking deadlines and adherence to schedules.
• Assist the Report Coordinator with administrative tasks and liaison work.
• Respond to special requests from the IRF Reports Coordinator and leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

editing

writing

organizational skills

management

interpersonal skills

research

analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Relations or related field

Job description

Goldbelt C6, LLC is seeking a Reports Assistant to provide administrative, editing, and research support for the State Department's Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF). The role focuses on producing annual reports with thorough, unbiased content and timely delivery.

Primary duties include editing draft reports from embassies, coordinating with senior editors and posts, and expanding the IRF database with additional sources. Some travel and security clearance are required.