Project Assistant, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Atlantic Council; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,817 - 37,884; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) plan

Pet insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

The Atlantic Council seeks a motivated Project Assistant to support its Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center in Washington, DC. This role involves assisting with event planning, materials preparation, and coordination of public/private convenings.

Applicants should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and demonstrated abilities in communication, multitasking, and organizational skills. The position necessitates being present for in-person meetings, ensuring a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, or related field.
• 1-2 years experience in an office environment, preferably in international affairs.
• Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Assist with events, coordinating guest arrivals and departures.
• Manage event-related tools alongside the Engagement and Events team.
• Draft event materials and contribute to ongoing projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Event planning

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Relations

Experience in international affairs

Tools

Communications software

Job description

The Atlantic Council seeks a talented, motivated, and organized individual for a dynamic position as a Project Assistant within its Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center. The selected candidate will be deeply involved in the day‑to‑day operations and events of the Center. This support includes assisting with event materials and publications, preparing relevant materials for external meetings, conferences, or trips. The project assistant will also help with planning, coordination, and production of public/private convenings. The candidate is expected to be present at all in‑person events of the Center and to receive meeting guests at the office. In addition, the selected candidate will work closely with center mangers to support the day‑to‑day administrative needs of the Center.

This position requires a proven ability to communicate effectively in English, superior ability to multitask, excellent administrative skills, strong attention to detail, a collaborative disposition, a positive attitude, and knowledge of diplomatic and governmental protocols. The ideal candidate will possess excellent event planning skills, and strong writing abilities. They will possess an interest in political, economic, and social issues in Latin America and the Caribbean and in US foreign policy toward the region.

This position is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in office. This position is for an initial 6‑month period. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers from $26.00 to $27.50 per hour.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Center’s operations and events, including being present at the Center’s in‑person, onsite and offsite convenings. Availability to greet guests for in‑person business meetings.
• Liaise with the Atlantic Council’s Engagement and Events team and manage event‑related tools.
• Contribute to a range of ongoing projects, including research and the planning and execution of meetings and events, calendar management, drafting memos, fulfilling administrative tasks, and other activities as needed.
• Help coordinate onsite, offsite, and virtual events, including coordinating VIP arrivals and departures, guest management, and AV coordination.
• Draft event materials such as speaker invitations, event invitations, thank you letters, and additional writing assignments, as necessary.
• Help coordinate expert briefings with stakeholders in multilateral organizations, financial institutions, government, and the private sector, in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe.
• Produce relevant readouts and summaries of meetings both for internal record keeping and external knowledge sharing.
• Assist the team with special projects, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Latin American Studies, or a related field such as Global Affairs, Public Policy, or Communications. A minimum of 1-2 years combined professional experience in an office environment, preferably in an international affairs‑related position or an executive assistant position.
• Experience engaging with the offices of public and private sector executives.
• Working knowledge of key communications software.
• Proven track record in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collegially with others and with the highest standards of integrity.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, logistical, and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self‑starter with a proven ability to juggle competing tasks under tight deadlines.
• Excellent English communication skills; Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to come into the office 4-5 days per week.

Benefits

To produce quality work and to successfully achieve our mission, we recognize the need for our staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package helps to keep costs low for our staff and their families. 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.