Program Assistant, Transatlantic Security Initiative

Overview

The Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative (TSI) within the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security seeks one (or two) talented and team-oriented individual(s) to serve as Program Assistant(s). The Program Assistant(s) will support TSI’s programmatic and research efforts aimed at contributing to a strong and resilient transatlantic relationship.  The Program Assistant(s) will assist with the planning and execution of our public and private events in Washington, DC and virtually, partner and project management, communications work, and research assignments. The Program Assistant position is full-time.

About the Transatlantic Security Initiative

TSI’s mission is to contribute to a strong and resilient transatlantic relationship that is prepared to deter and defend, succeed in strategic competition, and harness emerging capabilities to address future threats and opportunities. This mission endures across changing political dynamics on both sides of the Atlantic, and in the face of new and evolving threats. We advance the interests and values of the United States and its transatlantic allies and partners through the Atlantic Council’s convening power, our cutting-edge research and substantive expertise, and through our extensive and influential network across the transatlantic community. We work in partnership with governments, the private sector, think tank community, academia and others. We hold expert public and private convenings, conduct research, organize study trips, and produce publications, commentary and analysis to shape and influence policy and debate on the biggest challenges facing the transatlantic relationship.  Intellectual independence is a cornerstone of our work at all times.

About the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

The Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security works to develop sustainable, nonpartisan strategies to address the most important security challenges and opportunities facing the United States and the world. The Center honors General Brent Scowcroft’s legacy of service and embodies his ethos of nonpartisan commitment to the cause of security, support for US leadership in cooperation with allies and partners, and dedication to the mentorship of the next generation of leaders.

Overview of the Role

The Program Assistant(s) will take an active role in event planning and execution, including managing (under supervision and eventually independently) all associated logistical and administrative tasks to support our program both on the ground in Washington, DC and virtually. The Program Assistant(s) may also help coordinate the logistics of a select number of trips to Europe, as well as other large-scale events and programmatic efforts that might develop in the future.

Beyond this work, the Program Assistant(s) will actively engage in other aspects of our programmatic work and will be expected to contribute to and eventually independently engage in partner management and coordination, drafting of internal memos for events and meetings, media monitoring, communication and social media activities, substantive research, and other duties as assigned. Additionally, they may also assist with discrete tasks relating to financial management, business development, and other support to the program. The position will also expose the candidate to the writing process for research publications and articles and support our external engagement and communications strategy. Within a small team, we take an all-hands-on-deck approach to our day-to-day work, with all members of the team expected to complete outstanding or unassigned tasks in an independent and resourceful manner.

The successful candidate(s) will have a passion for the work of the Transatlantic Security Initiative and the mission of the Atlantic Council. Ideally, the candidate(s) will possess an understanding of the geopolitical context of transatlantic security policy, including up-to-date awareness of the Russian war against Ukraine and a broad understanding of the NATO Alliance through classwork and/or experience. A demonstrated facility with event planning is required through direct or transferable experience, while skills in various areas like communications and writing are strongly desired as well. An ability to be resourceful, maintain a solution-oriented outlook, and work efficiently both independently and on a team is a must. Successful candidates will put a premium on effective written and verbal communication in their