Brembeck Fellowship: Project Coordinator, Strong Cities Network

Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) • Washington, DC

3d • $55,000 - $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Fourth Freedom Forum invites interested candidates to apply for the Howard S. Brembeck Fellowship. This is a one-year renewable fellowship which will be hosted as a full-time employee at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue-US, where it will support the organization’s Strong Cities Network, while also receiving mentorship opportunities in other areas of ISD-US work and the broader ISD.

In its third year, the Howard S. Brembeck Fellowship is focused on promoting fair opportunities for aspiring young professionals early in their career to support them in continuing to build practical skills in the field of international peace and security. The founder Howard S. Brembeck had a vision of multigenerational engagement on international peace and security. This fellowship continues his legacy of promoting and supporting young professionals and future leaders whose work will also help to advance the Fourth Freedom Forum’s mission. Given this focus, the fellowship works to promote equity in the field through supporting young professionals who have historically faced marginalization based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Priority will be given to applicants from these backgrounds.

ISD is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding freedom, national security, public safety and individual rights by reversing the rising global tide of polarization, extremism, foreign interference and authoritarianism. For 20 years, ISD has been at the forefront of analyzing, exposing and combatting all forms of terrorism, extremism, foreign interference, digital manipulation and authoritarianism, helping equip institutions, communities and the private sector with the tools, policies and skills to achieve impact at scale. Combining research and analysis with government advisory work and the design and delivery of training, education and communications programs, ISD works to implement real-world, evidence-based responses to these challenges.

ISD's Guiding Principles of integrity, collaboration, agility and courage define who we are as a team and an organization. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make. ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights don't gather dust on shelves - they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. We're committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And we're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organization that's making an impact.

The Project Coordinator will be a member of the Strong Cities North America Regional Hub and support Strong Cities engagement globally. The post holder will have strong communication, administrative, and organizational skills and an eagerness to develop project management skills. They will bring energy to the role and possess a strong work ethic and attention to detail. They will have demonstrated in previous roles the ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team environment—one which requires timely action and response—and be motivated to contribute actively to the Strong Cities mission.

Requirements

• Strong communication, administrative, and organizational skills
• Eagerness to develop project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team environment
• Motivated to contribute actively to the Strong Cities mission
• Cover letter that includes a discussion of the applicant’s qualifications, professional experience, and career goals and how those interests and goals align with the mission and ethos of the Brembeck Fellowship and ISD-US’ Strong Cities Network and ISD-US more broadly
• CV
• Contact information for three references- at least one should be from a non-academic source

Nice To Haves

• Candidates in the DMV metro area are welcome to work from our Washington, D.C offices if desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on 1) city-level approaches to preventing/countering extremism and other threats to social cohesion; 2) emerging thematic priorities for Strong Cities members; 3) priority cities for Strong Cities to engage, particularly in Africa and MENA, 4) gaps, municipal stakeholders, potential partners, existing programs and donor opportunities.
• Conduct research for workshops, training modules, concept papers, and background materials as required.
• Support Strong Cities communications, including via its website and social media channels, and design of digital assets including impact summaries and event reports.
• Support the execution of Strong Cities webinars and in-person convenings, including the Seventh Strong Cities Global Summit. Tasks might include, as appropriate, contributing to defining objectives and setting the agenda and preparing event material (e,g., concept notes, agendas, invitations, presentations); note taking and collating due outs; preparing event summaries; liaising event venues and organizers including external speakers.
• Help pull together and maintain an overview of our business development efforts – whom Strong Cities has approached, what opportunity or idea was discussed, where things stand, and what follow-up is needed.
• Maintain and regularly update a shared organizational calendar of webinars, events, and other key dates across all regions.
• Track and maintain the product pipeline dashboard for reports, toolkits, publications and other resources, monitoring key milestones, and supporting timely delivery.
• Utilize and help maintain Strong Cities CRM (Monday.com) and provide additional administrative and logistical support as requested.

Benefits

• Flexible and remote working based on ISD's Time Principles of trust, communication and flexibility
• 20 days paid time off plus an average of 11 federal holidays observed annually
• Up to 6 weeks of paid sick leave per year
• 1 week of additional paid time off over Christmas, outside of your PTO entitlement
• Subsidized health insurance policy including comprehensive health, vision, and dental plans via Blue Cross Blue Shield and Principal
• Other ancillary benefits such as life insurance, FSA/HSA and commuter savings plans in certain metro areas
• 401k including competitive company match
• Annual personal development budget, remote working allowance, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed