Senior Program Assistant, Food & Agriculture (Hybrid)

National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation subsidies

Education assistance

Medical insurance

Job summary

National Academies is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Center for Health, People, and Places with complex clerical tasks, meeting coordination, and information management. You will handle scheduling, correspondence, and travel logistics for committees and events in a hybrid office environment.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work across departments while maintaining meticulous records and responsive service to staff and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools.
• Experience coordinating meetings and managing calendars.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Administrative support including detailed scheduling, drafting/editing correspondence, mailings, and meeting notes.
• Plan and coordinate internal and external meetings with virtual and in-person formats, including travel logistics and catering.
• Coordinate post-meeting actions, vouchers, and travel expense processing in line with policies.
• Assist with formatting, editing, and proofreading publications and liaise with printers/publishers as needed.
• Support literature searches and data gathering for staff and committees.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Office etiquette

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

National Academies is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Center for Health, People, and Places with complex clerical tasks, meeting coordination, and information management. You will handle scheduling, correspondence, and travel logistics for committees and events in a hybrid office environment.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work across departments while maintaining meticulous records and responsive service to staff and