Position Description
NVF Project Name: Postsecondary National Policy Institute (PNPI)
Position Description
NVF Project Name: Postsecondary National Policy Institute (PNPI)
Position: Program & Communications Assistant
Location: Washington D.C.
Status: Non-Exempt; Full-time
Reports to: Chief of Staff
Position Summary
PNPI’s program assistant will provide administrative support for the overall organization and for congressional and non-congressional programming; assist in research and writing, event preparation and logistics coordination; help to create and implement PNPI’s communications efforts and social media campaigns, and assist in the development and implementation of PNPI events.
The position includes health benefits. The pay range for this position is $40,000-$44,000. Compensation level is dependent on skill set including past work experience.
Essential Responsibilities and Tasks
- Provide administrative support including document preparation and delivery, and data collection and management.
- Support with logistics and on-site coordination for in-person events.
- Support logistics and technology coordination for virtual events.
- Assist with creation, development, and management of communications efforts and social media campaigns.
- Assist staff in implementing congressional and non-congressional programming.
- Assist designated staff with research and writing tasks.
- Special project assistance as needed.
Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
- Exceptionally organized and task-oriented.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Excellent research skills.
- Knowledge of social media platforms and basic marketing.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, internet search engines, Dropbox, and Google applications.
Valued and Non-Essential Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
- Interest in higher education issues and higher education policy.
- Degree in education, higher education or public policy preferred.
Attributes
- Strong work ethic.
- Extremely well organized and detail-oriented.
- Professional demeanor and sound judgment.
- Strong people skills.
- Willingness to “pitch-in” to get things done.
- Ability to work on tight deadlines and keep cool under pressure.
- Discrete.
How to Apply
Resume and cover letter summarizing your interests and qualifications to: pnpi@pnpi.org. No phone calls, please. Please state “Program & Communications Assistant: PNPI” in the e-mail subject line.
PNPI Careers
PNPI provides professional development to current and prospective policymakers who work on federal higher education issues. PNPI is an independent 501(c)(3) charity that is a 509(a)(3) supporting organization of the New Venture Fund. PNPI’s work supports NVF’s mission to achieve a healthier, more equitable world through a range of innovative projects spanning diverse issues, including global health, conservation, public policy, disaster recovery, education, and the arts.
The New Venture Fund is recruiting individuals to work for NVF and further its mission by serving as dedicated staff of PNPI. The New Venture Fund and PNPI are committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. The New Venture Fund’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
