Program Assistant, Europe Center

Atlantic Council Of The U S; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic Council Of The U S is seeking a Program Assistant for the Europe Center in Washington, DC. You will help organize public and private events, coordinate meetings with diverse stakeholders, and support program development, research, and publications for staff, fellows, and leadership.

In this role you will manage calendar tasks, draft briefing memos, and assist with communications strategy while maintaining high standards of reliability and discretion in a fast-paced, international

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication; able to write/edit under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Issue areas include EU affairs and US‑EU policy, Western Balkans, Poland and Central Europe, EU security/defense.
• Positive, flexible, get‑it‑done attitude with growth mindset.
• Able to manage upward and meet deadlines professionally.
• Demonstrated initiative and teamwork in a dynamic, multinational environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross-cultural collaboration.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Experience with Salesforce or CRMs preferred.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Experience in non-profit or international organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track Center’s projects and events and help prioritize action items.
• Organize and execute major conferences and smaller events with high-level participants.
• Assist with research for staff, fellows, and leadership.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support leadership priorities.
• Draft, edit and proofread internal and external correspondence and briefing memos.
• Track relationships with donors and prospects in contacts database.
• Support travel arrangements or international programming.
• Manage multiple processes and projects, tracking deadlines and deliverables.
• Support Senior Director’s calendar management and briefing memos.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

CRM experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Atlantic Council Headquarters - Washington, DC 20005

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $57,000.00 Salary/year

The Atlantic Council is seeking a talented, dynamic individual to serve as Program Assistant in the Europe Center. The position supports the Center’s overall work and administrative functions, including public and private engagements both in the US and abroad. This is an excellent role for a self-starter looking for opportunities to work at one of Washington’s most dynamic global policy organizations.

This role will support the organization of the Europe Center’s public and private events, while also thoughtfully coordinating various meetings or projects with a diverse group of stakeholders. The program assistant will further contribute to the Center’s program development, analysis, and publications by assisting with research for staff, fellows, and Center or Council leadership. In addition, the candidate will support the Center’s day-to-day operations and support the Senior Director’s external engagement and communications strategy. This role will also be required to support the administrative functions of the Senior Director, including by supporting calendar management, meeting requests, and drafting briefing memos or other short-form writing.

This position requires a strong record of reliability, great attention to detail, strong administrative skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills. The successful candidate will be exceptionally organized, discreet, collegial, and have a strong customer service orientation. They will communicate effectively, thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and help manage the high-level multitasking challenges of a busy Center. This role will partner with the rest of the Europe Center team to drive results and achieve Center’s goals. The successful candidate will have a proven passion for working on issues impacting Europe and the transatlantic partnership.

This position is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in office. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers from $55,000 to $57,000. Applications submitted by August14,2026, will be prioritized for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Track Center’s projects and events and help prioritize action items.
• With other Europe Center staff, organize and execute major, multi-day conferences and smaller public and private events through correspondence with high-level participants, event preparation materials, relationship management, and other tasks as required.
• Assist with research for staff, fellows, and Center or Council leadership.
• Coordinate as necessary with internal and external stakeholders to support leadership priorities.
• Draft, edit and proofread internal and external correspondence and other written products, including meeting preparation, proposals, and briefings.
• Track relationships with key donors and prospects, including updating contacts database.
• Support Center in researching and confirming travel arrangements or arranging international programming.
• Manage multiple processes and projects, supporting the work of staff, tracking commitments and deliverables, managing deadlines, and ensuring accountability.
• Support the administrative functions of the Senior Director, including by supporting calendar management, meeting requests, and drafting briefing memos or other short-form writing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• 1‑2 years of relevant work experience required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to write and edit clearly under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and project management skills, including the ability to identify, balance, and rapidly shift priorities as needed.
• Proven interest and prior experience in working on/researching political or policy issues in one or more of the following areas: European Union affairs, US‑EU economic and/or tech policy issues, the Western Balkans, Poland and Central Europe, EU security and defense policy.
• Positive, flexible, get‑it‑done attitude with a desire to grow in responsibility over time.
• Able to manage upward to move assignments to completion in a timely and professional manner.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work well with a team in a dynamic environment and ability to work independently and proactively.
• Strong interpersonal skills appropriate for operating effectively in a multicultural, international team environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism while demonstrating a sense of maturity and trust.
• Experience using CRMs (Salesforce) is strongly preferred.
• Advanced computer skills using MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, along with the ability to quickly learn new software and platforms, is preferred.
• Ability to provide top‑notch customer service and efficiency.
• Experience working with a non‑profit or international organization is preferred.

Benefits

Benefits include, but are not limited to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b) plan, FSA options, pet insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and wellness benefits.