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| Department: | WORLD ECON |
| Location: | DC or Flexible , DC |
| Salary: | $25.50 /hr |
ABOUT US
The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.
PROGRAM ON THE WORLD ECONOMY
Begun in 1981, The Program convenes each summer a group of prominent leaders with the aim of advancing pragmatic solutions to major global economic and financial challenges and of advancing cooperation and coordination on key issues. Its conference is by invitation only.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
By providing key support to the Executive Director and Co-Chairs, the Administrative Associate will help maintain organizational efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring a smooth operation.
This position reports to the Director. The hourly rate for this role is $25.50/hr. This position is remote, and typically involves up to 19 hours per week, with full-time work during the five-day annual August convening in Aspen, Colorado.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Work directly with the Executive Director and Co-Chairs to support all aspects of their portfolios. This includes maintaining an overview of different, fast-paced workstreams to accurately track multiple details and situate information about projects, and stakeholders.
Maintain calendars, including scheduling meetings, appointments, speaking engagements, and travel arrangements.
Organize and support all aspects of meetings, including gathering documents, in-person and/or virtual meeting logistics, and taking minutes as requested. Assist with the review of presentations and reports as requested.
Suggest priority of matters requiring senior leaders’ attention; redirect matters to colleagues or handle personally, as appropriate. Keep senior leaders advised of time-sensitive and priority issues to ensure appropriate follow-up.
Communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders by drafting, reviewing, and sending approved correspondence and other materials.
Routinely perform a variety of support duties including preparing, reconciling, and submitting expense reports and maintaining accurate records and data entry.
Hold confidential information with respect and professionalism.
Helping to lead the team onsite with day to day event support in connection with our annual August convening in Aspen, with clear timelines, deliverables and communication.
Working in close collaboration with the Aspen Meadows events team to ensure smooth preparation and logistics.
Other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE
3+ years of professional experience, including relevant experience doing administrative and clerical tasks
Bachelor’s degree required
Excellent time management and execution skills, ability to plan, organize, and follow through, and soliciting and incorporating feedback
Demonstrated ability to manage a complex to do list, multi-task, and adapt to incorporate new information while meeting deadlines.
Strong communication and writing skills
Strong analytical skills and the ability to to prioritize, anticipate potential roadblocks, and plan ahead
Entrepreneurial acumen and drive, and ability to adapt to changing priorities,
Ability to maintain an overview and understanding of different, fast-paced workstreams without losing track of details
Able to maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion
Experience with enterprise systems for file management, credit card and expense processing (e.g., SAP Concur, Tipalti), and customer relationship management (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.
The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please email hrsupport@aspeninstitute.org or call 202-736-2127 in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.
