Program Associate Position for Recent Grad in Silver Spring

Program Associate Position for Recent Grad in Silver Spring

As the nation's children's hospital, the mission of Children's National Medical Center is to excel in Care, Advocacy, Research and Education.   Position Summary:  Performs administrative and secretarial responsibilities to support the manager and other staff members in a challenging and fast-paced work environment. Performs duties of a confidential nature. Works under general guidance and supervision. Responsibilities may include communication and coordination with all levels of internal and external customers, receiving and screening calls, correspondence and/or visitors, making travel and meeting arrangements, preparing correspondence, documents and reports as needed.  Minimum Education  Bachelor's Degree  Specific Requirements and Preferences  At least 1 year of related experience. Experience with searching online databases preferred.  Required Skills/Knowledge  Excellent analytical skills; Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office including Excel; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong organizational skills.  Functional Accountabilities  Administrative Support  Manage day-to-day administrative functions for designated Program such as organizing and maintaining department files and records, performing complex clerical duties and analytics, supply and equipment orders, etc. Assist with all levels of internal and external customers, receive and screen calls, correspondence and/or visitors, make travel and meeting arrangements as needed. Serve as a communication link to other CNHS departments, (e.g. coordinate and schedule office appointments, meeting and conferences, etc.). Independently research, develop, and compose presentation materials and speeches in a variety of settings. Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; determine potential courses of action and develop appropriate solutions. Program Coordination  Routinely coordinate and facilitate solutions with internal and external organizations and constituents. Maintain responsibility for application process for designated Program such as Rotating Residents, new hire training, Medical Staff appointments, delivery of services, etc. Maintain designated Program finances such as government reports, charge sheets, and contact with charge entry professionals, etc. Program Knowledge  Apply substantive knowledge in order to assist and represent manager thoroughly in the scope, diversity, and complexity of all program operations and organizational commitments. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of nuances, appropriate protocol, and specific preferences of manager and constituents while performing administrative support tasks. Maintain understanding and awareness of program services, policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations. Explain and interpret program information to clients/customers and staff. Apply here.

Paid Policy Internship with ONE

Paid Policy Internship with ONE

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY 
The Policy Intern will provide general research and advocacy support to the Global Policy team. This is a great opportunity for a current undergraduate student enrolled in a International Affairs, Public Policy (or related) program with an interest in learning how policy is used to shape global campaigns and conversations. This is a paid internship opportunity based in Washington DC reporting to Internship Coordinator.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

•   Researching and writing for ONE principal briefings
•   Conducting research and analysis on ONE’s core policy issues
•   Writing and editing blog content and helping with ongoing policy team projects
•   Providing support to the Global Policy team by attending events and meetings

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Current undergraduate standing with a minimum of sophomore status, OR
• Recent graduates within 6 months of completing their undergraduate degree.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 
If you are ready to join the fight against extreme poverty & preventable disease, please submit an application, resume and a cover letter on our jobs page. Applications that don’t include a cover letter may not be considered. This is a rolling recruitment. We will conclude the process when the job has been filled.

Read more and apply here.

Paid Student Trainee Position with National Defense University--Apply NOW!

Paid Student Trainee Position with National Defense University--Apply NOW!

• Fort McNair, DC

Work Schedule is Full Time - Temporary NTE 1 Year

Closes Tuesday 7/12/2016

• Salary Range: $27,675.00 to $35,982.00 / Per Year

• Series & Grade: GS-0399-03/03

Summary

The Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction is currently seeking a Student Trainee (Office Automation).

The mission of the Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS) is to conduct research in support of the academic and leader development programs at NDU, and to provide strategic support to the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Unified combatant Commands. INSS includes the following Centers: the Center for Strategic Research (CSR), the Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs (CSCMA), the Center for Technology and National Security Policy (CTNSP), the Center for Complex Operations (CCO), the Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction (CSWMD), and the National Defense University Press (NDU Press). 

The mission of the Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction is to prepare the joint warfighter and national security professionals to address the challenges posed by weapons of mass destruction (WMD) through education and professional development, scholarship and direct support, and outreach and collaboration activities across the full spectrum of WMD issues and to become one of the preeminent institutions in the United States for WMD expertise. CSWMD has been designated by the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, as the focal point for WMD education in the Department of Defense's Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) system.

National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.

This is a Student Internship opportunity under the Pathways Internship Program.  The Internship Program provides management a ready source of student employees and potential future permanent employees. It also provides the student with work experience directly related to their curriculum study or career goals.

You must be a student currently enrolled for the Summer 2016 or Fall 2016 academic terms. You must also live or attend school within the local commuting area of the announcement

This announcement will be closed upon receipt of 100 applications or on the closing date.

Duties

• This internship is to provide a learning opportunity for a student enrolled in a field of study relating to their career path, to enhance their future goals and improve their knowledge with work experience in a working environment.
• The primary purpose of this position is to provide a student trainee in the Pathways Internship Program with on-the-job training and guidance. The student trainee uses varied and advanced functions of word processing software to produce a wide range of documents and to perform miscellaneous clerical support.
• Uses varied and advanced functions of word processing software to create, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of letters, reports, memos, and other textual documents.
• Prepares a wide variety of recurring correspondence, internal reports, and other documents from information obtained from the staff, files, and other sources and reviews and finalizes documents prepared by others.
• Receives and directs telephone calls or visitors while ascertaining the nature of the call or visit and provides complete and clear information that addresses most routine or procedural issues.

Apply here.

Fall 2016 Intern, Security and Defense Policy, German Marshall Fund of the United States

Fall 2016 Intern, Security and Defense Policy, German Marshall Fund of the United States Reports To: Program Assistant Job Summary: GMF’s Washington, DC office seeks an intern to join the Security and Defense Policy (SDP) team. The SDP team focuses on a broad spectrum of key foreign policy and security issues impacting the transatlantic relationship. The SDP program also encompasses the Washington, DC programming portfolio, directing local convening and activities. The job of the SDP intern is to work closely with GMF program and senior staff, providing event assistance, research, and daily logistical and administrative support. The SDP intern will also be working with a database system and will therefore be provided with database training. This internship is a unique opportunity to be in direct contact with the senior international policy community. The SDP intern can also benefit from the Washington foreign policy environment and attend various foreign policy-related events. This SDP internship is unpaid, but offers an ideal opportunity to acquire substantive professional experience for those interested in a career in public policy or international affairs. Key Areas of Responsibility: Assist with program’s convening schedule, act as internal point of contact for GMF staff, and coordinate external      communication with meeting participants  Provide research and office support to SDP’s staff and fellows Administrative and logistical duties as assigned  Maintain contact information in a CRM database, maintaining database integrity (duplicate checking, style guide consistency, etc.)   Qualifications and Requirements: Strong interest in transatlantic policy issues Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong attention-to-detail and multi-tasking skills, and must be organized, committed, and responsible Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter Ability to function well in a team setting Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment Experience in event management a plus Experience in database systems preferred Fluency in English required Second language skills are desirable, but not necessary Must be eligible to work in the U.S. Full time availability preferred  Start and Length of Internship: Preferred start date: August 31, 2016 Preferred length of internship: 3-6 months, with an extension possible. Apply here.

Full Time Temporary Job with International Rescue Committee in Silver Spring for Recent Grad

Full Time Temporary Job with International Rescue Committee in Silver Spring for Recent Grad

The Employment Assistant supports the economic empowerment team (EET) in provision of services to assist newly arrived refugee clients to attain self sufficiency through employment. Specifically, the Employment Assistant ensures services that include employment training, documentation and follow-up. This is a temporary position through September 30, 2016. This position reports to a Senior Employment Specialist and coordinates volunteers and interns’ activities. 

Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

• Assess incoming clients to determine eligibility and best employment program. Cross-check intake process to ensure all clients are enrolled in one suitable employment program.
• Coordinate the job readiness training (JRT) calendar for core job readiness trainings, financial capability and JRT labs.
  • Coordinate and advise interns and volunteers who participate in the JRT process, including provision of training feedback to interns and volunteers.
  • Serve as a primary JRT trainer when interns and volunteers are not available.
• Support employment specialists in providing direct services such as resume writing, online applications, uniform purchases and accompanying clients to interviews.
• Support EET administrative needs, data entry and data quality monitoring. Perform case file and ETO data checks as requested by employment supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements: 

• Undergraduate degree is preferred.
• Training experience
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to accurately collect and check data.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally in writing and in person with volunteers, interns, peers and supervisors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Fluent written and verbal English skills. Bilingual speaking ability in Dari, French, Amharic or another local client language preferred.
• Proven success achieving goals and working effectively with all levels of staff in a multicultural environment.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area preferred.

For more information on our Programs please click http://www.rescue.org/us-program/us-silver-spring 

Apply here.

Research Assistant, Center on Social Dynamics and Policy Brookings Institution for Recent Grad

Research Assistant, Center on Social Dynamics and Policy Brookings Institution for Recent Grad

The Research Assistant, CSDP assists with research using agent-based models, output presentation. Topics include public health (obesity, tobacco, infectious disease epidemiology), economics, and behavioral/social sciences.

Responsibilities:

Research Assistance (60%)

• Compiles, reads, and provides analytical reviews and summaries of diverse existing literatures from multiple fields of science pertinent to projects.
• Synthesizes literature in the form of background papers, analytical reviews, or outlines for the benefit of CSDP and external partners.
• In collaboration with senior research staff, drafts material for incorporation into working papers and project publications, particularly literature reviews but may also be called upon to write up results or methodology.
• Contributes to parameterization of models by drawing on established literature to quantify relationships between and among variables.
• Maintains electronic bibliography files, organizes references for manuscripts/websites/proposals, and locates relevant documents from electronic sources.

Visualization and Reports (20%)

• Converts agent-based model outputs to viewable form for analyses and presentations. 
• Assists in drafting written reports and online profiles for funders and external research partners describing model design, implementation, and results.
• Works with the scholar to create PowerPoint presentations for use in summarizing research findings to outside audiences. 
• Assists in preparation and revision of manuscripts and proposals.
• 10% Programming Simulation and Statistical Assistance.
• Some data analysis responsibilities – analyzing STATA output or using STATA or Excel to create graphics.
• Interfaces with external research partners to obtain, process, and convert outside data into forms suitable for integration into agent-based models.

Administrative Support (10%)

• Assists scholar with miscellaneous administrative tasks.
• Assists scholar with planning Brookings events to present research.
• Write and edit summaries to be posted on Center and scholar webpages.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in economics, mathematics/statistics, or a related quantitative field required. Master’s degree in a related field a plus. One-year job experience in scientific research in social science or public health preferred but not required. Competence to undertake research assignments with little supervision.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements

Strong writing and research skills, ability to work with empirical data and statistics, ability to condense academic articles on a wide variety of topics. Experience or familiarity with agent-based computational modeling preferred but not required.

Project Coordinator Position with the Urban Institute for Recent Grad

Project Coordinator Position with the Urban Institute for Recent Grad The nonprofit Urban Institute is dedicated to elevating the debate on social and economic policy. For nearly five decades, Urban scholars have conducted research and delivered evidence-based solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities across a rapidly urbanizing world. Our objective research helps expand opportunities for all, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the effectiveness of the public sector. The Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center is seeking a Project Assistant to help manage an empirical research project on housing markets and access to housing. Responsibilities Successful candidates will implement data collection protocols and help support the on-site project management team as well as off-site field staff. Qualifications Minimum of a B.S. or B.A. in an appropriate discipline or equivalent experience preferred. Excellent written and verbal (including telephone and e-mail) communication skills Must be self-directed and well-organized with the ability to work quickly and efficiently Ability to critically review data collection reports for accuracy, completeness and quality Dependability and ability to meet project deadlines Objectivity Ability to work well with a diverse project team Ability to maintain confidentiality           Attention to detail Extensive computer or data entry experience and/or aptitude required This position will require some occasional evening and/or weekend hours due to the nature of the project. Apply here.