Policy & Programs Coordinator — EST Front Office

University of Denver; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC invites applications for a Program Coordinator/Research Assistant to support the EST Front Office. The role centers on program management, events, research support, and stakeholder engagement, with duties spanning execution of EST priorities and external communications.

The ideal candidate will coordinate multiple initiatives, assist with fundraising and donor reporting, and manage executive-level administrative activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, international relations, economics, political science, business, communications, or related field.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive-level writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, operational, and project management support to EST Front Office leadership.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, travel logistics, and stakeholder engagements with tight deadlines.
• Support budget tracking, expense reporting, and administrative processes.
• Lead planning and execution of events, roundtables, workshops, podcasts, and meetings.
• Support fundraising activities, donor engagement, and proposal development efforts.

Skills

Project management

Policy research

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Executive writing

Independent work

Cross-functional coordination

Fundraising support

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC invites applications for a Program Coordinator/Research Assistant to support the EST Front Office. The role centers on program management, events, research support, and stakeholder engagement, with duties spanning execution of EST priorities and external communications.

The ideal candidate will coordinate multiple initiatives, assist with fundraising and donor reporting, and manage executive-level administrative activities.