MAX PAY – DEPENDS ON EXPERIENCE:

$67,000.00 USD Annual

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Profile Summary:
Supports and instructs those served by the department with routine to intermediate queries, applies fundamental knowledge of multiple standards, policies and procedures, and maintains accurate and detailed records.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Salary Range: $51,500 to $67,000 per year, DOE

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The McCain Institute is a nonpartisan organization inspired by Senator John McCain and his family’s dedication to public service. We are part of Arizona State University and based in Washington, D.C. Our programs defend democracy, advance human rights, and empower character-driven leaders. Our unique power to convene leaders across the global political spectrum enables us to make a real impact on the world’s most pressing challenges. Our goal is action, not talk, and like Senator McCain, we are fighting to create a free, safe, and just world for all.
The McCain Institute at Arizona State University seeks a full-time Program Coordinator to support its Global Democracy Programs. Working closely with and reporting to the Senior Director of Global Democracy, the Program Coordinator will provide administrative and logistical support to the Global Democracy Program, directly assisting in program implementation. Key areas of responsibility include event coordination and execution, travel planning, grant support, business operations, administration, and external communications coordination in partnership with the Institute’s communications team. This position will collaborate will all members of the Global Democracy Program and support initiatives across the portfolio.
The Global Democracy Program at the McCain Institute elevates the importance of human rights and democracy in U.S. foreign policy and provides direct assistance to human rights activists facing persecution around the world.
This position is based in Washington, DC, and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of democracy and human rights;
• Experience researching and writing about frontline democracy countries (especially Ukraine, Georgia, Russia);
• Excellent writing and editing skills;
• Strong communications skills, both in writing and verbal;
• Experience planning and executing events; and
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.

• Coordinate logistics for meetings and events, including formulating a staffing plan, arranging catering, A/V, photographer, and venue, and serving as a point of contact with event partners;
• Draft written materials related to program work, including but not limited to event announcements, invitations, concept notes, preparatory materials for experts, and social media and blog posts;
• Coordinate travel logistics for team members and speakers;Manage accounting and budgets for the team
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• finance reconciliations, collect and submit receipts from activities, establish cost centers and financial requests; working closing with ASU Accounting and Finance teams.

• Assist in relationship management with partner organizations, including other non-profits, donors, and government stakeholders engaged in human rights and democracy, for collaboration on events and publications;
• Coordinate projects and special assignments by establishing objectives, managing timelines, monitoring progress, and orchestrating the flow of team communication;
• Other duties as requested to meet Democracy Program objectives.