Assistant Director, Practice Groups

The Federalist Society • Washington, DC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Federalist Society, a DC-based non-profit organization that seeks to inform the legal and public policy debate on a national level, seeks an Assistant Director to work in our Practice Groups Division, which develops much of the Society’s national programming. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with an interest in legal and judicial issues and a commitment to the mission of The Federalist Society. Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with short-term and long-term deadlines. The position requires strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills.

Requirements

• Creative thinking and problem solving, including identifying potential system improvements for the Practice Groups
• Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Exceptional time management and organizational abilities
• Ability to support occasional evening events in the DC area
• An interest in and curiosity about the law as well as a strong commitment to our mission
• Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Assist Practice Groups Vice President in all areas, including: launching high-priority project initiatives, planning and promoting events, and organizing working groups
• Schedule, prepare agendas, and track attendance of Practice Group Executive Committee calls
• Oversee Practice Groups webinars, introducing the program and speakers and monitoring the Zoom system during the program
• Assist Vice President and Practice Groups Executive Committees with planning virtual events and in-person dinners, conferences, and other events, including securing and communicating details to speakers, working with Marketing team, and coordinating with Conference & Events division to plan and execute events
• Draft promotional copy for marketing emails and event pages on the Federalist Society website and coordinate with other divisions as needed to promote

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level