Operations Coordinator

Institute for the Study of War • Washington, DC

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is seeking an organized and collaborative Operations Coordinator to support its operations. ISW has a dual mission: to provide real-time intelligence to help leaders make informed decisions in conflict zones around the world and to educate the next generation of national security leaders. This full-time position reports to the Director of Accounting and will focus on office management, administration, IT management, travel and logistics coordination, event logistics, and organizational project support. The role will also involve cross-training on development procedures to ensure continuity within ISW’s Development team.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• 1-2 years of professional experience in a business setting or equivalent is preferred.
• An interest in national security and a desire to advance ISW’s mission and research through an operational lens.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Takes initiative and is excited by the opportunity to grow with ISW.
• Displays excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Is a team player and wants to be part of a growing team.
• Possesses strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task competing projects with adaptability to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Has high ethical standards and demonstrates ability to protect sensitive donor and organizational data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software platforms as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain office spaces, conference rooms, closets, and AV room’s cleanliness and organization.
• Maintain ISW office calendar to ensure successful execution of events and meetings and deconflict use-of-space requests as needed.
• Manage main ISW phone line and assist with management of the main ISW email inbox and tech support email inbox.
• Collect and distribute mail 2-3x a week.
• Order and manage inventory of basic office and kitchen supplies, including paper, coffee, and light snacks.
• Order and maintain a record of office stationery and business cards.
• Support the execution of all in-person external events and meetings, including escorting and hosting ISW guests and visitors, event space set-up and breakdown.
• Order and manage external printing vendors or commercial printers for products.
• Provide administrative support across the organization, such as assisting with the printing and collation of documents as necessary.
• Facilitate staff and intern access to necessary subscriptions and monitor subscription use.
• Assist in operational credit card expenses reporting and receipt submission in coordination with the accounting team.
• Organize, maintain, and update ISW’s guest reception area.
• Coordinate, and book travel and accommodations for ISW staff as needed.
• Coordinate with ISW vendors as needed.
• Create, update and maintain operations standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Fulfill other operations tasks and responsibilities as required.
• Maintain IT inventory, including tracking and updating equipment and ensuring proper.
• Perform basic light tech/IT troubleshooting of identified routine challenges and escalate as necessary.
• Assist with technical onboarding and offboarding of new staff and interns.
• Provide administrative support to Development team as needed, including gift entry, processing of acknowledgements, and organizing donor materials.
• Provide events support as needed.

What This Job Offers

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