Special Assistant to CEO

Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

ISD is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding elections, 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.

The Special Assistant will support the global Chief Executive Officer and will work closely with the leadership team and other senior team members on critical projects. The post holder will support the CEO in correspondence and administration; help with the development of proposals, bids and programs; will assist in stakeholder communications on behalf of the CEO; and will support on special projects at both a local and international level.

Requirements

• Exceptional multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%
• Will require occasional work outside traditional office hours

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support to the CEO in implementing ISD’s mission.
• Anticipate tasks and priorities on behalf of the CEO, particularly before meetings (e.g.: coordinating talking points and speeches, taking notes and preparing written summaries and preparing materials for meetings and events).
• Support follow-through from the CEO’s engagements in an effective and timely fashion.
• Support the CEO and wider ISD team members to maximize and capitalize on opportunities by proactively engaging with stakeholders and colleagues.
• Support in the preparation of new business development proposals in partnership with relevant senior programmatic and operations colleagues.
• Maintain the CEO’s business development contacts and support global development teams reflecting in the CEO’s latest language, outreach and follow up.
• Provide prioritization guidance to the Executive Assistant on the CEO’s project/task tracker, upcoming follow-up, and decisions.

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 public 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 annual leave entitlement
• Company-sponsored health insurance policy including comprehensive health, vision, and dental plans
• Other ancillary benefits such as FSA/HSA and commuter savings in certain metro areas
• 401k including competitive company match
• Annual personal development and remote working allowance and more!

What This Job Offers

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