Assistant, Foreign and Defense Policy Studies

American Enterprise Institute • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

AEI is seeking a full-time, in-person employee to assist the director of Foreign and Defense Policy Studies, Kori Schake. This position is both administrative and research oriented; applicants should demonstrate strong organizational abilities and an interest in foreign and defense policy. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and a demonstrated interest in foreign policy (required)
• 0–2 years of previous full-time work experience
• Excellent research, writing, editing, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow explicit and implied directions
• The ability to manage a high volume of meetings and events, including coordinating more than 15 engagements per week and tracking multiple priorities simultaneously, such as booking flights and hotels and making schedules
• The ability to identify and convey administrative information most relevant to the director while independently managing details
• The ability to think quickly under pressure and solve problems as they arise
• The ability to maintain confidence and communicate issues in the department to the director
• Demonstrated humility, professionalism, and a willingness to support the needs of the director and department

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship experience in events, logistics, or communications (preferred)
• A background in civil-military relations, American history, or national security (preferred but not essential)

Responsibilities

• Manage all event and media requests for the director of Foreign and Defense Policy, and coordinate the details of a range of activities including academic speaking, government and military advising, one-on-one meetings, and other commitments.
• Prepare the director for all appearances through succinct briefings, and keep track of all engagements in a shared calendar.
• Plan, execute, and communicate all travel logistics for events, including frequent domestic and international travel.
• Comply with the Foreign and Defense Policy department’s reporting guidelines.
• Schedule, communicate, and run logistics for Foreign and Defense Policy all-staff internal meetings.
• Complete ad hoc research tasks on a variety of foreign and defense policy subjects.

Benefits

• 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and three personal days or floating holidays)
• 12 days of paid sick leave
• Paid family leave
• Medical and dental coverage, in addition to a health savings account
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• A tuition assistance program of up to $5,200
• Life and disability insurance at no cost to employees
• A 403(b) retirement plan with a contribution from AEI

What This Job Offers

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