What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant position at Eurasia Foundation?
Details
Location: Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: October 17, 2025
Salary Range: $50,000 - $57,000 (The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws)
Hiring Salary Maximum: $57,000
Hiring salary is determined in consideration factors that include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the role, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data .
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.
Eurasia Foundation (EF) is accepting applications for a Program Assistant (PA). The PA is a member of the Civic Education and Leadership (CEL) Department and is responsible for providing programmatic and administrative support to existing and new exchange projects within the CEL department, drafts various technical documents, and communicates with program participants.
Essential Functions
Location: Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: October 17, 2025
Salary Range: $50,000 - $57,000 (The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws)
Hiring Salary Maximum: $57,000
Hiring salary is determined in consideration factors that include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the role, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data .
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.
Eurasia Foundation (EF) is accepting applications for a Program Assistant (PA). The PA is a member of the Civic Education and Leadership (CEL) Department and is responsible for providing programmatic and administrative support to existing and new exchange projects within the CEL department, drafts various technical documents, and communicates with program participants.
Essential Functions
- Provide daily administrative support to existing exchange programs
- Maintain frequent contact with program participants
- Maintain a database of CEL exchange program participants and stakeholders
- Assist with the preparation of travel documents for international students and scholars
- Assist with new business development efforts, including background research, proposal writing, and copyediting
- Provide support drafting program reports and other program materials such as social media posts and website content. program developments on social media platforms
- Assist with planning and implementation of internal and external events
- Support program staff in budgeting exercise
- Other support duties as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, education, social work, area studies, management, or another relevant field required.
- At least one year of work experience is preferred; work experience on exchange programs is highly desirable
- Excellent writing and editing skills are required
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required
- Knowledge of U.S. Government regulations on exchange visitor programs preferred
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Salary : $50,000 - $57,000
