JOB SUMMARY:
At CSIS we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.
The China Power Project seeks to provide an in-depth understanding of the evolving nature of Chinese power relative to other nations. Our team analyzes available data on Chinese capabilities and provides expert analysis on chinapower.csis.org to contextualize facts and figures for our users. In addition to our work on Chinese power, our experts also conduct research on Chinese foreign and security policy with a focus on US-China relations, maritime security, Chinese foreign policy decision-making, cross-Strait relations, Chinaโs periphery diplomacy, and Taiwan-related foreign policy issues.
The primary responsibility of the Program Manager position is to provide substantive programmatic, administrative, and logistical support to the Program Director. The PM is responsible for all internal and external program management for the China Power Project, including event planning, scheduling, social media, and budget management.
The minimum salary for this position is $58,000.00
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:
Program Support:
โ Lead the coordination and implementation of all private and public programming for the Project, including executive training programs, large-scale conferences, online events, and private roundtables.
โ Substantially contribute to the grant writing and grant reporting processes for the Projectโs diverse funding sources.
โ Oversee the Projectโs social media strategy from conception to execution.
โ Represent the program, as needed, at internal and external meetings.
โ Conceptualize new project ideas in coordination with the Program Director.
Administrative:
โ Manage the day-to-day operations of the Project, including serving as the primary point of contact for email and phone inquiries, maintaining program calendar, and arranging travel.
โ Oversee all fiscal management, including tracking revenue and expenses, creating project budgets, expense reporting, and liaising with CSIS financial offices.
โ Maintain up-to-date records of program contacts in Center-wide databases.
โ Draft and disseminate routine correspondence on behalf of the Project and Program Director.
โ Recruit, hire, and supervise program interns in daily activities.
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
โ Bachelorโs Degree or higher.
โ A professional and/or academic background in Chinese/Asian foreign policy, US-China relations, or related subjects.
โ Excellent writing and communication skills to contribute to Project research and effectively present information to internal/external stakeholders.
โ Experience managing complex scheduling and budgeting activities.
โ Ability to work closely and cooperatively with a range of individuals with diverse interests, backgrounds, and dispositions.
โ Demonstrated experience managing competing priorities and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
STRONGLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
โ Masterโs Degree in a relevant field.
โ Proficiency or higher in Mandarin Chinese.
โ A background in event planning or events management.
โ Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and short writing sample at https://careers.csis.org.