Senior Program & Events Coordinator - Hybrid

National Academies; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

National Academies seeks a Senior Program Assistant to perform complex clerical duties, coordinate meetings, and support program activities within CAST and SEEW. The role requires strong MS Office skills, excellent organization, and the ability to work with committees and external partners.

Hybrid office environment with travel and varied administrative responsibilities, including scheduling, correspondence, and data management.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Ability to plan and support extensive meeting activities.
• Ability to solve problems with supervisory consultation or by following procedures.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing directions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Administrative tasks including detailed scheduling, writing/editing correspondence, and maintaining databases and files.
• Plan and manage logistics for internal and external meetings, in-person and virtual.
• Coordinate communications, disseminate information, and maintain distribution lists and websites.
• Assist with formatting/editing publications and coordinate with printers/publishers.
• Support research activities such as literature searches and data collection.

Skills

MS Office

Meeting planning

Problem solving

Prioritization

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Academies seeks a Senior Program Assistant to perform complex clerical duties, coordinate meetings, and support program activities within CAST and SEEW. The role requires strong MS Office skills, excellent organization, and the ability to work with committees and external partners.

Hybrid office environment with travel and varied administrative responsibilities, including scheduling, correspondence, and data management.