Job Posting: Program Assistant; Global Policy Initiatives, the Asia Society; New York City

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Description:

Asia Society, a prestigious, global, cultural and educational non-profit is seeking a Program Assistant for Global Policy Initiatives to help plan and administer the Asia Society's global leadership programs in the U.S. and Asia. These programs include the: Williamsburg Conference; Asia 21 Young Leaders Initiative; and Women Leaders of New Asia Initiative. Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with conference administration, including all logistics, correspondence, and conference secretariat coordination.
• Assisting with conference documents, including maintenance of all tracking documents.
• Assisting with outreach coordination for programs, including brochure and flyer distribution in the U.S. and in Asia.
• Managing and maintaining general department trackers, lists and databases.
• Assisting with consultation/coordination with other areas within the Society--Communications, External Affairs, Cultural Programs & Performing Arts, Museum, Education and Centers/Representative offices—regarding programming as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification:

• B.A. Degree in economics, business and/or international affairs, with specialization in Asia preferred.
• Two - three years related experience in conference/program development and administration preferred.
• Demonstrated administrative experience, including handling details of complex events.
• Strong organization skills, with ability to focus on details and meet deadlines; flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects concurrently in highly-paced, entrepreneurial environment; ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Some journalistic and/or web production experience preferred
• Computer proficiency in a Microsoft Office Suite required (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent telephone manner and strong language and writing skills required.
• Ability to interact comfortably with senior-level leaders

How to apply:
Email your cover letter and resume indicating position reference code FY125 and salary requirements to: PolicyInitiativesJobs@asiasociety.org. Indicate job title in the subject line. Resumes without cover letters will not be accepted. No phone calls, please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please regard your resume as having been received unless your email is bounced back.