Program Assistant, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center
Overview
The Atlantic Council seeks a talented, motivated, and creative individual for a fast-paced position as a Program Assistant in its Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center. The selected candidate will be deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of and provide programmatic support to the Center’s Venezuela programming, including grant-writing, monitoring and evaluation, financial reporting, event planning, and project management. In addition, the selected candidate will support the day-to-day administrative needs of the Center and also have the opportunity to be involved in the conceptualization and implementation of other regional and thematic projects across the Center including its Mexico work.
This position requires a proven ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative disposition. The ideal candidate will possess excellent project management and event planning skills, as well as experience with grant writing and working with sub-grantees. He/she will possess an understanding of political, economic, and social issues in Latin America and the Caribbean and an interest in US foreign policy towards the region especially Venezuela.
Job Responsibilities
- Help manage ongoing projects for the Venezuela portfolio, including grant writing; planning events; and conducting research, writing, and editing documents, including fundraising proposals, talking points, and activity summaries.
- Coordinate relationship with project subgrantees, technical and financial implementation of sub- awards, and project monitoring and evaluation processes.
- Provide research, administrative, and logistical assistance to other lines of programming within the Center, including Mexico and other areas that may arise.
- Provide additional administrative assistance to support Center-wide operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Latin American studies, international affairs, public policy, or a related field.
- Approximately 1-2 years relevant work experience.
- Grant writing experience preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of political, economic, and social issues and experience in Latin America.
- Exceptional writing, communication, and analytic skills, in both English and Spanish.
- Proven track record in supporting multiple projects simultaneously and a demonstrated ability to work efficiently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation of program activities.
- Excellent organizational, logistical, and administrative skills.
- Strong attention to detail.