Education/Experience Requirements
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Affairs, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• 4-6 years experience in the public policy arena, in positions of increasing responsibility and complexity
• Service in Congress as a staffer and/or some federal government experience
Preferred:
• Experience in an adult education environment is helpful
Knowledge Requirements
Required:
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Must be resourceful and detail oriented
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in teams
• Strong computer knowledge: must be comfortable with MS Office, email, and collaborative software
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
45% Program Development and Planning:
Under the direction of BCEE Program Director:
• Identifies program speakers and research program topics for assigned programs.
• Facilitates sessions / programs, as determined by Program Director.
• Prepares agendas and mailings, interacts with speakers and participants, participates in the development of promotional materials and assures that financial obligations are in compliance with approved program budgets.
• Conducts research on new issue areas, speakers and potential partner organizations.
• Keeps abreast of issue areas related to program assignments and business development priorities.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
55% Program Implementation & Logistics:
• Is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the educational program, working on-site to manage logistics and to help resolve any problems that arise.
• With Senior Staff and outside partner organizations, assists in the evaluation of programs and development of recommendations to improve future programs.
• As appropriate, provides back-up for Senior Staff Members, accompanying groups to site visits and introduces guest speakers.
• Actively engages participants and solicits referrals for other BCEE programs.
• As needed, oversees venue selection and reservations, arranges transportation if required, handles meal planning, and ensures proper approval of contracts for external vendors.
• Prepares and distributes participant information, including but not limited to pre-agenda, BCEE program policies, program books, name tags, tent cards, and certificates.
• Tracks program expenses against budget and keeps updated information on monies committed by the program.
• May have responsibility for supervising PA or intern assistance with programs.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
We strongly encourage qualified women and minorities to apply.
(Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered. No phone calls please.)
EOE M/F/H/V