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Assistant Director, Energy and Environment Program

The Atlantic Council seeks a talented organizer and communicator to assist in implementing a growing array of projects and initiatives related to energy and environment issues within a dynamic and fast-paced program at the Council. The Assistant Director of the Energy and Environment Program will play a central role in developing and organizing program activities including: high-level speaker series, policy workshops, conferences, strategy sessions, task forces, coordinating publications and other initiatives.

The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, communicate effectively, and enjoy the fast pace of building upon an established but rapidly growing program. Demonstrated expertise in energy economics and policy, environment and climate issues through work experience and class work is required. The position requires a record of organizing programs and events, excellent administrative and communication skills, superior writing ability, attention to detail, and a proven aptitude for international energy and environment issues.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform program administration and development: Work with director, associate director and senior Council leadership to develop projects, identify funding opportunities, write proposals, and develop high-impact dissemination strategies for work products.
  • Coordinate and lead execution of programming and travel: Assume lead responsibility in organizing Council events, including workshops and conferences; liaise with office of external relations and other programs to ensure successful execution of and publicity for Atlantic Council programming and events; provide support to senior Atlantic Council staff and Board members; coordinate travel arrangements and prepare substantive briefing material for guests coming to Washington and for Council trips abroad.
  • Conduct research: Support Director and Senior Fellows with research on a range of international security issues; serve as rapporteur to Council task forces and workshops; assist in drafting various Atlantic Council publications.
  • Liaise with Board members and manage networks of experts; identify relevant issues; develop follow-on activities.
  • Provide and deliver expert comment and analysis on policy and economics issues: Demonstrate substantive involvement with Atlantic Council website; draft articles/op-eds/policy statements and reports; and develop outreach to the national security community in Washington, Europe, Asia and other key capitals, the larger foreign policy community, and the public.
  • Delegate activities to and provide guidance for Program interns.


Qualifications


  • Master’s degree in Economics, International Relations, Business or other relevant field; 3-5 years work experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience in project and program management a strong plus. Proven expertise and interest in energy and environment policy, as well as working with Europe and Asia on global challenges.
  • Excellent English writing, organizational and administrative skills; experience in grant and proposal writing highly desirable.
  • Superb interpersonal skills; must be able to work well with both interns and senior officials.


Contact Details


Email:
energy@acus.org

Application Instructions


The Atlantic Council of the United States promotes constructive non-partisan U.S. leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the central role of the Atlantic Community in meeting global challenges.

The position is located in Washington, DC. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. To apply, please send your cover letter including salary expectations, resume and a writing sample to energy@acus.org. Please reference the position you are applying for.

The Atlantic Council of the United States is an equal opportunity employer.