Job Posting: Executive Assistant, Center for American Security, Washingotn DC

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Organization:

Center for New American Security

Location:

United States (Washington, DC)

Website:

http://www.cnas.org

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience and education

Contact Information:

Laura DeLucia

Phone:

2024579400

Email:

info@cnas.org

Apply online:

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Description:

Executive Assistant CNAS seeks to hire an Executive Assistant to support both the Chief Executive Officer and the President of the organization. About the Position CNAS is looking for a qualified candidate to handle administrative duties for the leadership of the organization on a full-time basis. The Executive Assistant will work closely with the CEO and the President in scheduling meetings, drafting letters and emails, answering phones, arranging travel, and other administrative duties. The Executive Assistant will also assist the Vice President/Director of Studies with scheduling meetings as needed and will play a role in coordinating communication among the Center's directors and leadership. This position will expose you to the national security field. All CNAS employees are expected to contribute to the entrepreneurial, collaborative culture of the organization.
Responsibilities
Specific job duties include:

• Scheduling meetings and appointments
• Strategically managing the calendars of the CEO and President
• Coordinating communication among directors and leadership
• Assisting the Director of Operations with communication with Board of Directors/Board of Advisors
• Making travel arrangements
• Drafting correspondence
• Note-taking in meetings
• Managing email communication
• Answering phones
• Assisting in event planning and setup

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Attention to detail, intelligence, energy, and collegiality
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Positive attitude
• Flexible schedule
• Legal right to work in the United States

About CNAS
The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit research organization dedicated to developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. Building on the deep expertise and broad experience of its staff and advisors, CNAS engages policymakers, experts and the public with innovative, fact-based research, ideas and analysis to shape the national security debate. CNAS is located in Washington, D.C., and was established in February 2007.
To Apply
CNAS is accepting online applications only. Apply online.
Your complete application must include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in and qualified for this job and a resume or CV.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.