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Program Coordinator - Energy Security and Climate Change Program

CSIS Middle East Program
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/18/2025
Job Summary

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

The CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program is hiring a program coordinator to oversee a wide range of programmatic components, including executing events, providing support for research projects and program leadership, and managing social media and program branding. The program coordinator will be responsible for key tasks which enable the program to create superlative research products and enhance the program’s ability to reach key audiences in government, civil society, private sector, and the public.

We're seeking a creative and contentious talent who shines at developing and executing programmatic activities, demonstrates stellar attention to detail, and brings authentic passion to external communications.

The annual salary range for this position is $57,000-$58,000 based on experience.

The hired candidates will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($18.00/hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.00/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $20.00/hour for hires with a master’s degree).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following

Administrative and Project Support (70%)

  • Assist with the coordination of private and public events for the program including conferences, online events, roundtables, and stakeholder briefings.
  • Supervise external communication, including dissemination of project publications, strategic outreach, web content, and media products in all formats.
  • Develop a strategic social media strategy to enhance the programs visibility.
  • Manage day-to-day expenses and financial elements.
  • Manage director and program calendars and schedule meetings.

Communications Leadership (30%)

  • Assist staff in producing research projects and translating research insights into digital and multimedia products.
  • Take on increasing responsibilities in creating program materials, newsletters, media clips, and other external communications.
  • Prepare briefing materials and presentations.

Knowledge, Education, And Experience

Essential functions and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following

  • B.A./B.S. or equivalent professional experience.
  • 1-2 years related research or administrative experience.
  • Must possess strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively and concisely present information and resonate with key constituency groups, media, governmental entities, and the general public.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

The CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program is hiring a program coordinator to oversee a wide range of programmatic components, including executing events, providing support for research projects and program leadership, and managing social media and program branding. The program coordinator will be responsible for key tasks which enable the program to create superlative research products and enhance the program’s ability to reach key audiences in government, civil society, private sector, and the public.

We're seeking a creative and contentious talent who shines at developing and executing programmatic activities, demonstrates stellar attention to detail, and brings authentic passion to external communications.

The annual salary range for this position is $57,000-$58,000 based on experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

Administrative and Project Support (70%)

  • Assist with the coordination of private and public events for the program including conferences, online events, roundtables, and stakeholder briefings.
  • Supervise external communication, including dissemination of project publications, strategic outreach, web content, and media products in all formats.
  • Develop a strategic social media strategy to enhance the programs visibility.
  • Manage day-to-day expenses and financial elements.
  • Manage director and program calendars and schedule meetings.

Communications Leadership (30%)

  • Assist staff in producing research projects and translating research insights into digital and multimedia products.
  • Take on increasing responsibilities in creating program materials, newsletters, media clips, and other external communications.
  • Prepare briefing materials and presentations.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential functions and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

  • B.A./B.S. or equivalent professional experience.
  • 1-2 years related research or administrative experience.
  • Must possess strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively and concisely present information and resonate with key constituency groups, media, governmental entities, and the general public.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer.



HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applications should submit a resume and cover letter to https://careers.csis.org/.

To submit an application for this position, click the “Apply” button below, and you will be redirected to our secure recruitment portal.

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About Us

CSIS is a bipartisan, nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Center’s 220 full-time staff and large network of affiliated scholars conduct research and analysis and develop policy initiatives that look to the future and anticipate change.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class.

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