Senior Program & Events Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays and leave

Transportation subsidies

Education assistance

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Program Assistant to handle complex clerical work, coordinate meetings, and support research-related tasks. Hybrid work environment with travel as needed.

You will prepare and edit correspondence, manage databases, and assist in disseminating information to committee members and sponsors. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and proactive problem solving within a Federal research setting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to plan and support extensive meeting activities.
• Ability to solve problems with supervisory consultation or by following procedures.
• Ability to prioritize work and the flexibility to change directions as the job dictates.

Responsibilities

• Clerical tasks including scheduling, correspondence, mailings, meeting notes, and document maintenance.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings and workshops, virtual and in-person.
• Update databases and distribute lists; respond to inquiries and manage communications.
• Assist with formatting, editing, and proofreading publications as needed.
• Support basic research activities and literature gathering for staff and committees.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Meeting planning

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Zoom

Job description

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Program Assistant to handle complex clerical work, coordinate meetings, and support research-related tasks. Hybrid work environment with travel as needed.

You will prepare and edit correspondence, manage databases, and assist in disseminating information to committee members and sponsors. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and proactive problem solving within a Federal research setting.