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The German Marshall Fund of the United States Location: Washington , District of Columbia, 20009, United States Posted on: May 4, 2012 Category: Urban Design Experience: Entry level Job Summary: The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a non-partisan American public policy and grantmaking institution dedicated to promoting better understanding and cooperation between North America and Europe on transatlantic and global issues. The Program Assistant will support GMF’s Urban and Regional Policy Program’s convening and networking activities. To view a full job description, please visit http://www.gmfus.org/about-gmf/career-opportunities/program-assistant. Key Areas of Responsibility: • Assisting GMF staff with the day-to-day administration of the Urban and Regional Policy Program, including managing mailing lists, maintaining schedules, updating the website, and preparing budgets and expense reports; • Assisting Urban and Regional Policy Program staff in the preparation for and management of events, including regular workshops and study tours for local policymakers and practitioners; • Providing research and editorial support for GMF’s urban-related publications; • Supporting fundraising activities, including developing and editing proposal narratives and budgets, researching prospective funders and drafting grant reports; and • Based on demonstrated job performance, assisting Deputy Director with project management tasks for key initiatives and programs. Qualifications and Requirements: • Bachelor degree in Public Policy, Government, Urban Policy, or another related field. • A demonstrable interest or background in urban policy. • Prior work or internship experience (approximately six months to two years) in a think tank, public sector, or non-profit setting. • Excellent writing and editing skills in English. Proficiency or familiarity with a European language is preferred but not required. • Strong event organization and management skills, with superb attention to detail and an ability to meet rapid, multiple deadlines in a fast-paced team-orientated environment. • Solid research and analytical capabilities on matters of contemporary policy relevance. Application Process: To be considered for this opening, please submit your cover letter and resume (as one document) by applying online at https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=2105432 . Due to the high volume of responses, we will only contact candidates of interest. GMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.