Jobs at National Endowment for Democracy (Now Hiring) — 5 open

Administrative and Operational Support 

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Grant Operations leadership team, including managing calendars, tracking priorities and deadlines, coordinating meetings, and monitoring workflow progress. 
• Contribute to the drafting, editing, and production of briefing materials, meeting minutes, communications, and other documents and materials as assigned.
• Provide overflow administrative support and data entry assistance to grantmaking teams as needed.

Grant Administration and Donor Compliance 

• Maintain records and documentation related to the Department of State and other donor-funded programs.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and submission of proposals, reports, agreements, and other donor-required materials.
• Support compliance with donor requirements by tracking deadlines, deliverables, and reporting obligations.

Collaboration and Coordination 

• Support coordination across all grantmaking teams, ensuring day-to-day operations are supported and completed efficiently.
• Organize and provide logistical support for meetings and events to ensure smooth execution and positive participant experiences.
• Coordinate agendas, presentations, materials, and other event-related communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• One to two years of administrative, office support, customer service, or related experience, including administrative support for an executive, manager, or supervisor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures.
• Interest in international affairs and the support and strengthening of democratic institutions worldwide.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to take initiative.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain focus on tasks with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of staff in a fast-paced and diverse, multi-cultural office environment.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Talent in Action

Consistent with NED’s talent statement, and grounded in our values, the successful individual in this role will demonstrate the following competencies in the delivery of their work while supporting NED’s efforts to advance democratic change:

• Purpose-Driven
• Reliable
• Expertise
• Respectful Collaboration
• Curiosity
• Results-Oriented
• An Optimistic Mindset

NED Total Compensation

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $21.87 to $31.61 hourly.