Temporary Project Assistant- Citizen Participation and Inclusion
National Democratic Institute
Washington DC
$17.00 per hour
Temporary
Full-time
1 month ago
Description :About UsThe National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness, and accountability in government. Help support democracy worldwide by joining our team!About the RoleThe Citizen Participation and Inclusion team is working globally to build the power and influence of activists campaigning for the equal rights of all people and seeks a Temporary Project Assistant who will provide administrative and logistical support to a global grantmaking program that works with civil society organizations representing marginalized populations in more than 50 countries. The program provides small grants to grassroots organizations representing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) communities, people with disabilities, and religious minorities. The position will be based in Washington, DC and is a paid temporary (3 months with the option to extend to 6 months) position. Language proficiency in French is required for this position.Your Purpose and Impact:
Assist the Citizen Participation and Inclusion team in organizing and implementing a global small grants program supporting marginalized communities
Assist as needed in providing administrative support to assigned projects, such as coordinating travel for staff/consultants/participants, processing payment requests, filing/copying/shipping documents, and other tasks related to backstopping field office activities and event planning
Provide translation of documents from French into English
Collect and distribute to the Citizen Participation and Inclusion team news updates related to countries where grantee partners operate
Update data on grantee partners and the progress of locally funded initiatives
Conduct special projects as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in political science, international relations, regional studies or additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirement on a one-for-one basis
Proficiency in French (speaking, reading, writing)
Knowledge of, experience and interest in working with marginalized communities
Strong attention to detail with experience prioritizing and managing multiple tasks
Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
Experience with event planning and managing logistics is strongly desired
Experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) strongly desired
What We Offer:We offer an environment committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as a core part of our culture. We strive to foster empowerment and belonging as these values are central to our mission and to our impact. We believe that diversity in thought helps us solve the complex problems we face around the globe.To be considered for a Temporary Project Assistant at NDI, you must have completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree. The hourly rate for candidates with a completed Bachelor's degree is $17.00. The hourly rate for candidates with a completed Master's degree is $18.00.*Please note – temporary hires at NDI are paid hourly, are classified as non-exempt, and are therefore eligible to receive overtime pay. Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, including insurance and retirement plan benefits, and paid time off. Temporary employees of NDI-DC are not represented by the NDI Union.Additional Information:While there may be flexibility for remote/hybrid work environment and to comply with tax and legal obligations, successful candidates must be residents of MD, DC, or VA, or relocate prior to the start of employment at NDI.Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. NDI does not provide sponsorship.NDI is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). As such, NDI makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, NDI encourages individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans or veterans with service-connected disabilities, to apply.If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify NDI’s Human Resources department at Human_Resources_team@ndi.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
