American Enterprise Institute · 23 hours ago
Program Assistant, Critical Threats Project
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $54K/yr
0+ years expThe American Enterprise Institute is seeking a full-time program assistant for its Critical Threats Project, focusing on advancing American national security. The role involves supporting operations, marketing, and communications, as well as providing administrative assistance to the team.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the program associate to develop and execute external relations strategies that increase CTP products’ web performance and expand the project’s engagement on social media and in key policy debates
Measure the performance of CTP products and social media posts; collaborate with the program associate and team leads to strategize ways to improve product performance generally and among key constituencies
Plan original and synthetic content for social media, audio platforms, and newsletters; contribute to and expand CTP’s short-form video series
Curate content on org, collaborate with the IT department on website maintenance and security, and maintain website pages to ensure optimal performance
Monitor the information space to identify areas of potential advantage for CTP to exploit with special publications and other targeted content
Coordinate with AEI’s Design, Development, Editing, Events, and Government Relations departments on the project’s external marketing and engagement strategies
Support the production of CTP publications
Partner with teammates to post publications on org in the evening. (Posting occurs on a rotational basis among staff for an average of one evening per week, and occasionally on weekends.)
Support the program associate with ongoing and new CTP operations—including regular tasks, long-term endeavors, and special projects—that enable CTP’s research functions and promote its publications, which cover crises around the world
Identify potential efficiencies in existing processes and execute plans to achieve them
Support the development of information technology and cybersecurity education and policies
Support CTP’s intern program (which includes 11 interns across three terms per year): Facilitate intern onboarding and off-boarding, prepare logistical plans and training materials, and manage CTP professional development activities, including mock interviews and cross-organization events with the Institute for the Study of War
Collaborate with the program associate in supervising CTP’s communications and operations intern
Provide additional support to the CTP director as required
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in international relations, history, Middle East studies, public or business administration, or a similar field
0–2 years of professional experience in an operational role, preferably at a nonprofit or similar organization
A demonstrated interest in project management, including taking the initiative to identify, plan, and execute new projects
A demonstrated interest in external relations, social media, or marketing
A desire and willingness to learn and the ability to learn new programs or skills without assistance
The ability to handle multiple tasks and balance competing priorities and deadlines
Systematic thinking and an appropriate level of assertiveness, with excellent interpersonal skills
Meticulous attention to detail and superb organizational skills
A mission-oriented attitude and comfort working in a fast-paced environment
Strong technical skills, including advanced proficiency in Adobe products, Microsoft Office, and X
An interest in international relations and national security
Preferred
An interest in Iran, the Middle East, Africa, and the Salafi-jihadi movement (highly preferred)
Benefits
18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and 3 personal/floating holidays)
12 days of paid sick leave
Paid family leave
Medical and dental coverage, in addition to a health savings account
Medical and dependent care FSA
A tuition assistance program of up to $5,200
Life and disability insurance at no cost to employees
A 403b retirement plan with a contribution from AEI, among other benefits
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