Program Assistant, DC Office, Application Close: May 17, 2024 - #1690861

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide administrative and programmatic support to the Office of Public Policy and Advocacy. To support the Director/Team Leader in overall administration and offer hospitality and logistical support to groups coming to DC to engage in education and advocacy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Welcome visitors and screen telephone calls; provide general information regarding the work of the office.
• Maintain calendar of meetings, activities and engagements of Washington Office Director and Washington office program staff.
• Assist with scheduling and meeting arrangements for visiting groups, individuals, and staff as appropriate.
• Assist in the monitoring of budget and expenditures for the office.
• Review and process approved payment for all check requisitions.
• Assist Office Director/Team Leader in maintaining physical office space, equipment, and systems.
• Keep office files and archives updated and accessible; help move the office from paper files to electronic systems.
• Make travel and housing arrangements as necessary.
• Open, read, sort and answer correspondence not requiring the direct attention of the Washington Office Director.
• Other duties as assigned.