Program Assistant (International Program)

The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) has an immediate opening for a Program Assistant for the International Program. This is a full-time position, with the option to work from our Washington D.C. office (fully or in a hybrid setup) or remotely from the United States. Preference will be given to candidates who can work from our D.C. office.

Job Description:
The International Team at CEPR is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Program Assistant to contribute significantly to our initiatives. The team focuses on issues related to the International Monetary Fund, Latin America and the Caribbean Region, US Sanctions Policy, International Economics, Climate Crisis and Trade. The Program Assistant will undertake a range of important responsibilities and will be supervised by the Director of Projects and Strategy of the International Program.

Duties:

• Organize and facilitate weekly team meetings; capture meeting notes and action items to distribute to the team.
• Assist in tracking projects and coordinating with team members.
• Format reports and documents for publication, ensuring they are visually appealing and accurately converted into high-quality PDFs for distribution.
• Collaborate with translators to ensure timely and accurate translation of reports.
• Assist in the coordination needed for briefings and other events, both virtual and in-person, ensuring smooth logistics.
• Attend coalition meetings and other assigned events and take comprehensive notes to capture key insights and action items.
• Actively maintain the team’s email distribution lists.
• Collaborate with the Domestic Team’s Program Assistant to efficiently handle the organization’s general inbox and physical mailbox.
• Handle miscellaneous administrative requests to completion.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).
• Candidates should have experience in some or all of the following: coordinating a team’s workflow using online project management tools; creating publication layout/design; using email distribution programs; planning events; using spreadsheets; using graphing and visualization software (such as Tableau and Datawrapper); and providing administrative assistance.
• Outstanding organization skills and attention to detail.
• Adeptness in handling multiple projects in an energetic workplace, with ability to prioritize and be proactive.
• Proficiency in both autonomous and cooperative work styles, with the ability to connect with diverse personalities.
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills, with flexibility to collaborate remotely across time zones.
• Strong interest in the areas of focus of the international team.
• Written and oral proficiency in Spanish a plus.
• A sense of humor.
• A shared commitment to CEPR’s mission and values.

Applicants affected by the issues that CEPR works on are especially encouraged to apply.

Compensation: CEPR offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. The minimum starting salary is $60,295.72 annually; however, this is only a minimum and the actual salary can be substantially higher depending on experience and qualifications. This position will be represented by the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU).

Closing Date of Position: Applications will be accepted until Monday September 10, 2024 (at 11:59 PM, Eastern time).

In rare, extenuating circumstances, the application period may be extended or shortened. In the event that the application period is shortened, CEPR will update this posting to notify candidates that they have seven calendar days remaining to apply.

To Apply: Submit the following, in a single PDF file with the document title “(Full Name)_International Program Assistant_Application” via CEPR’s ONLINE APPLICATION:

• a cover letter;
• a résumé, and;
• a description (no more than 1,000 words) of 3 work projects that highlight one or more of the qualifications requested above and in which you played a central role.

Please do not use ChatGPT or other AI writing generators in writing responses and do not submit additional information apart from the items listed above. You may address your cover letter to the Program Assistant (International Program) Search Committee, if you wish.

Search committees usually make a decision within 1-2 months of the deadline of the application. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Absolutely no calls, faxes, or additional emails please.

Organization Description: CEPR was established in 1999 to promote democratic debate on the most important economic and social issues that affect people’s lives. In order for citizens to effectively exercise their voices in a democracy, it is necessary that they be informed about the problems and choices that they face. An informed public should then be able to choose policies that lead to an improving quality of life, both for people within the United States, and around the world.

Toward this end, CEPR conducts both professional research and public education so that the public is better prepared to choose among the various policy options. The professional research is oriented towards filling important gaps in the understanding of particular economic and social problems, or the impact of specific policies, both domestically and globally. The public education portion of CEPR’s mission is to present the findings of professional research, both by CEPR and others, in a manner that allows broad segments of the public to know exactly what is at stake in major policy debates. As part of its public education initiative, CEPR utilizes research findings and analysis to challenge the myths, assumptions, policies and institutions that perpetuate economic and social inequality.

CEPR’s founding scholars include Dean Baker and Mark Weisbrot, and Robert Pollin, Professor of Economics, University of Massachusetts.

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CEPR is an equal opportunity employer that considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.