Remote Program Coordinator – Civic Engagement & Leadership

Eurasia Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurasia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization focused on civic and economic prosperity. This temporary, full-time Program Assistant role supports the Civic Engagement and Leadership department in coordinating fellowships, managing contracts and payments, and liaising with participants and partners from Washington, DC, and beyond.

The role involves travel coordination, site visits, reports, and data collection to monitor program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Education, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong research, analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines, and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support program activities.
• Based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Program Officer and other staff.
• Coordinate communications with program participants, consultants, vendors, and partner organizations.
• Support program promotion, recruitment, and applicant communications.
• Coordinate application reviews, schedule and conduct participants' interviews.
• Assist with planning and coordinating educational site visits, professional development workshops, conference participation, cultural activities, and other program events.
• Coordinate with partner institutions and prepare program itineraries, agendas, and participant materials.
• Arrange international and domestic travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and participant logistics.
• Support visa appointment coordination, travel documentation, and participant arrivals and departures.
• Prepare vendor and consultant DocuSign contracts, process invoices, payment requests, stipends, and reimbursements.
• Track program expenses, maintain financial records, and assist with budget monitoring and reconciliation.
• Collect, verify, and maintain program data, administer surveys, and track program outcomes.
• Assist with drafting, proofreading, and editing quarterly, annual, and other program reports.
• Maintain alumni records and coordinate outreach, surveys, and engagement activities.
• Support business development through research, preparation of materials, and drafting proposals and related documents if needed.

Skills

Research

Analytical

Organizational

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office

English fluency

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Education, Communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Eurasia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization focused on civic and economic prosperity. This temporary, full-time Program Assistant role supports the Civic Engagement and Leadership department in coordinating fellowships, managing contracts and payments, and liaising with participants and partners from Washington, DC, and beyond.

The role involves travel coordination, site visits, reports, and data collection to monitor program outcomes.