Policy Assistant, Center for Civics, Education, and Opportunity

○ Research includes list building, drafting memos, preparing internal and external presentations, and written remarks.

● Coordinate events and programs out of the CCEO including:

○ Running logistics of meetings, reservations, venue or hotel selection, and audio-visual needs, etc.

● Provide research and analytical support to the Director of Learning and Leadership

● Work and collaborate with Development staff in Washington, D.C. as well as in California to manage donors’ needs, including event invitations, proposals, and reports.

● Manage spreadsheets, create mail-merge projects, and produce quantitative and qualitative reports.

● Manage relationships with important education policy institutes and individuals and coordinate with the Director of Programs and Operations for events.

● Support DC Institute events, sometimes in the evenings, on weekends and holidays.

Calendar & Correspondence

● Manage, schedule, and prioritize appointments for the Center for Civics Education and Opportunity

● Assist with digital and written correspondence, as directed.

● Prepare briefs for meetings, as directed

General Office:

● Phones: Professional phone correspondence ranging from request for information, RSVPs, inquiries, event correspondence and more.

● Administrative: Manage administrative systems and including scanning, photocopying, filing, mailings, organizing, etc.

● Expense reports, note taking, spreadsheets, mailings, and correspondence.

Digital Office

● Basic computer support and proficiency to troubleshoot and problem solve autonomously

● Fluency with Social Media to manage and populate social platforms that support RISE and the work out of the Center

● Organize digital files from cloud platforms to Shared Drive

● Salesforce: With training, have basic literacy of RRPFI customer relationship management (CRM) system to effectively track correspondence and engagement.

● Basic literacy of digital equipment including use of digital camera for photography and video purposes, setup of A/V and production equipment setup (projectors, HDMI to TV, film video).

Qualifications/Characteristics

● A passion for education and civics is critical

● Bachelor’s degree required

● Collaborative and works well within and across teams

● Strong work and time management skills, including flexibility and adaptability

● Fluency and agility with cloud- based platforms and environments (i.e. Google Drive)