Program Assistant, International Program

Carnegie Corporation • New York, NY

1d • $74,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Andrew Carnegie Foundation (“the Foundation”) has an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about peace, security and international affairs, and thrives in a creative, team-oriented, and problem-solving environment. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is proactive, has high initiative, is creative, energetic, well organized, and able to multi-task, prioritize, learn quickly, and must have some job experience within or relevant to the international relations sector. The Program Assistant will provide both programmatic and project support to the Senior Program Director, International Program.

Requirements

• College degree required, preferably with a major in international affairs, social sciences or a related field.
• Excellent proofreading skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work self-sufficiently.
• Strong presentation, planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical skills with fluency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn new applications as necessary.
• Project management skills.
• Work onsite four days per week (Mon-Thurs).

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to grantmaking experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• For the investigative phase of the grantmaking process, conduct background research on prospective grantees and their capabilities, including site visits, review and assess active proposals for consideration, and solicit proposal reviews from qualified scholars and experts when appropriate.
• For the docket phase of the grantmaking process, conduct negotiations with prospective grantees, review and approve budgets, compose and submit confidential staff evaluations of projects to the board, review and approve all relevant information corroborating the recommendation that is included in the docket.
• Correspond with current and potential grantees, draft internal program documents.
• Organize meetings and occasionally attend meetings or represent the program at conferences and site visits.
• Monitor active projects, communicate regularly with grantees, and assist active projects as needed.
• Sustain an accurate working knowledge of the current trends, professional practices and developing policy issues related to the program area.

Benefits

• Employee paid health insurance, including medical, dental, life, and short-term disability
• Substantial contribution to a retirement plan account
• Robust wellness program
• Generous paid time off program
• Corporate discounts

What This Job Offers

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