Position Title: Program Assistant, Fellowships Program
Grade Level: Grade 3 - FLSA Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director, Fellowships Program
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) seeks to advance democracy and freedom. NED seeks to empower its partners to inform, organize, and mobilize constituencies for political reforms as a means to build and sustain democracy.
At NED, you will join a team of committed individuals who are mission- and values-driven. We are looking for individuals who will deliver their talents in support of our work.
Our values include:
Respect
Empathy
Accountability
Adaptability
Excellence
The Program Assistant is responsible for a wide range of programmatic, administrative, research, financial, and other responsibilities in support of NED’s Fellowships Program, an international exchange program based at NED’s International Forum for Democratic Studies that hosts Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows, Visiting Fellows, youth activists, and beneficiaries of the Carl Gershman Fund for Democracy Advocates at Risk.
This is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC., and is part of the bargaining unit.
Coordinates administrative, logistical, and financial procedures, including payment requests, fellowship stipend payments, travel arrangements, and housing
Facilitates annual fellowship selection processes
Contributes to the cultural, intellectual, and collegial life of the international exchange program
Handles events hosted by the Fellowships Program, including scheduling and execution of fellows’ presentations and other convenings
Provides research, written, and editorial support for Fellows’ projects and products
Facilitates Fellows’ networking and outreach during their time in residence
Aids in the preparation and execution of Fellows’ presentations
Supports the program’s efforts on behalf of democracy advocates at risk, including the administration of the Carl Gershman Fund
Develops content for promotional materials, publications, website, and social media
Contributes to other priorities, projects, and fellowship activities of the International Forum for Democratic Studies, as needed
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. NED does not provide visa sponsorship and will not consider candidates who now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship.
Bachelor’s degree in political science or a related field required
1-2 years of work experience in a field related to democracy and human rights, interest in and experience with international exchange programs preferred
Interest in and experience working with democracy advocates, civil society leaders, and human rights defenders a plus
Knowledge of, and familiarity with, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, MailChimp, and WordPress
Experience with budgeting and database management, as well as proficiency with social media and web development, a plus
Excellent verbal, written, administrative, and interpersonal communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
High degree of organization and initiative
Highly collaborative and works well within a team environment
Consistent with NED’s talent statement, and grounded in our values, the successful individual in this role will demonstrate the following competencies in the delivery of their work while supporting NED’s efforts to advance democratic change:
Purpose-Driven
Reliable
Expertise
Respectful Collaboration
Curiosity
Results-Oriented
An Optimistic Mindset
The anticipated compensation range for this position is $21.87 to $31.61 hourly.
The salary for this position is determined based on a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to an individual’s professional experience, qualifications, education, and other business needs along with internal equity considerations. Employees are not typically hired at the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are based on the aforementioned circumstances.
NED also offers a generous benefits package that demonstrates its commitment to employee health and well-being.
