Travel Programs Project Assistant

DHRM; Rockville (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is seeking a Project Assistant to support the Learning and Community Engagement team in planning and coordinating the summer 2027 teacher professional development travel program funded by a Lilly Foundation grant.

This 9‑month role may be up to 30 hours per week, requiring strong organizational and communication skills, experience with travel or conference planning, and a positive, adaptable approach.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and written/oral communication.
• Experience with travel programs or conference planning.
• Customer service experience.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and logistics for the summer 2027 teacher professional development travel program.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and related administration.
• Support learning and community engagement team with scheduling and communication.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Flexibility

Take direction and provide feedback

Efficiency in Word

Excel

Outlook

Travel programs planning

Customer service experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is seeking a Project Assistant to support the Learning and Community Engagement team in planning and coordinating the summer 2027 teacher professional development travel program funded by a Lilly Foundation grant.

This 9‑month role may be up to 30 hours per week, requiring strong organizational and communication skills, experience with travel or conference planning, and a positive, adaptable approach.