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Our client, a leading not-for-profit think tank, is looking to hire a Temporary Events Administrative Assistant to support the office for a 2-4 month assignment with flexibility to extend. This position will have a 3 days in office and 2 days from home work schedule. Tuesdays and Thursdays are required to be in office with one more mandatory day determined by team needs. Hours are 9am - 5pm with flexibility for OT.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the planning and implementation of in-person and virtual National Program and Outreach events through:
• Tracking responses to invitations
• Preparing rosters and mailings of meeting materials
• Building and updating meeting records in database
• Editing bios and researching new contacts
• Identifying background materials
• Logging event participation
• Drafting thank you notes under the direction of National and Outreach supervisors
• Providing general project support to the department as needed, including potentially outside of regular business hours in the run-up to large events

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of logistical, administrative, and/or event planning experience
• BA in international relations or related field
• Superior organizational and time management skills with an ability to effectively multi-task and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong proofreading and editing skills
• Enthusiastic team player with positive and flexible attitude
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain the highest standard of professionalism if interacting with speakers and members; Experience working with high-level contacts or in member relations preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to use appropriate discretion
• Knowledge of current events, international relations, and U.S. foreign policy issues
• Strong MS Word, Excel, and database skills; Microsoft Dynamics CRM experience a plus

Compensation:

• Hourly up to $32.41/hr
• Pay commensurate with experience and education

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