Program Coordinator, Russia and Eurasia Program

carnegieendowment; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits including health insurance

Outstanding work environment

Job summary

The Carnegie Endowment is seeking a Program Coordinator for its Russia and Eurasia Program based in Washington, DC. This role involves providing programmatic and administrative support, developing budgets, processing payments, and assisting in grant writing and event planning.

The ideal candidate should have a relevant bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience. Strong writing and organizational skills are essential. The anticipated salary range is $52,000 - $54,000, with a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in logistical and budgetary support.
• Experience in grants administration preferred.
• Familiarity with the Russia and Eurasia region is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and track program budgets.
• Process payment requests and monitor expenses.
• Assist in drafting donor communications and program materials.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Editing skills

Organizational skills

Communications skills

Education

Relevant bachelor's degree

Job description

Program Coordinator

Russia and Eurasia Program

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a renowned international affairs institution with headquarters in Washington, is seeking a program coordinator to work with scholars in our Washington, DC-based Russia and Eurasia Program. The REP analyzes political, military, security, and societal developments in Russia, Ukraine, and across post-Soviet Eurasia, as well as U.S. policy toward the region.

The position will provide programmatic and administrative support to the Russia and Eurasia program, including the Vice President for Studies and the Program Director. Duties will include developing and tracking program budgets; monitoring expenses; processing payment requests; supporting program initiatives; contributing to grant writing, proposal preparation, and grants management; assisting in drafting and editing donor communications and program materials; tracking project deliverables; managing and coordinating the program calendar and individual calendars, including scheduling meetings and engagements; planning and executing virtual and in-person events, including conferences, workshops, and roundtables; drafting and distributing event invitations; and maintaining the program's contact database. This role will also coordinate closely with the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center in Berlin and with other Carnegie program and departments.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant bachelor's degree and approximately 1-2 years' experience in providing logistical, budgetary/financial, grants administration, and events support. Strong writing, editing, communications, and organizational skills are strongly preferred. The selected candidate will possess the ability to manage multiple priorities in a team-oriented environment. Russian language skills and familiarity with issues related to the Russia and Eurasia region are a plus but not required.

Located in Dupont Circle, we offer an outstanding work environment and generous benefits (including health insurance). The anticipated salary range for this position is $52,000 - 54,000. Please note that this position will operate on a hybrid basis, requiring in-office work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please apply via the Carnegie Endowment website by providing a copy of your resume/CV and a cover letter in your own words outlining your interest and experience relating to this position.

Please Note: This position is included in the staff bargaining unit, Carnegie Endowment Workers Alliance (CEWA), affiliated with the IFPTE Local 70 union.

Equal Employment Opportunity.