Details

Location: Washington, DC

Job Type: Hybrid; Full-Time

Salary Range: $45,000-$54,000 Salary is commensurate with experience. Starting salary within the range provided is based on the candidate’s relevant experience and skills for the role.

Application Deadline: April 13, 2024

Summary

Eurasia Foundation is a non-profit international development organization committed to the idea that societies function best when people take responsibility for their own civic and economic prosperity. We envision a future where all people have the opportunity to realize their potential and transform their societies. Since 1992, Eurasia Foundation has equipped forward-thinking people across Europe, Eurasia, Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to address issues of concern in their communities. Our success showcases the power of a vibrant civil society to drive real and lasting change.

The Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the President of Eurasia Foundation and serves as the primary liaison with the Board of Trustees, coordinating all board events and activities. The Administrative Assistant manages expense processing, the President’s Office files, and scheduling meetings. In addition, this individual assists other teams across the organization as needed.

Essential Functions

Board of Trustees

• Serve as main point of contact for Board of Trustees and Advisory Council
• Coordinate all board events, including dinners, full board meetings, committee meetings, and board member orientations
• Take minutes at board and committee meetings
• Manage and update board files including board directory, advisory council directory, class terms document, board calendar, etc.
• Manage Board of Trustees and Advisory Council biographies on website
• Provide support to trustees as requested
• Manage Advisory Council outreach through email communication and events

President’s Office

• Provide administrative support to president and other teams as needed
• Reconcile departmental credit card on a monthly basis
• Process payments (purchase invoices) in financial management software
• Provide temporary support to other teams, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Qualifications/Experience

• 1-2 years of administrative work
• Experience with or capacity to learn software such as Salesforce and Serenic Navigator
• Experience taking meeting minutes highly desirable
• Highly organized, sophisticated interpersonal skills, and professional and positive demeanor
• Ability to multi-task, work across different teams, and take initiative
• Deep curiosity about, respect for, and demonstrated interest in other cultures
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to the job posting