Arizona State University

Program Coordinator - Global Democracy

Off-Campus: Washington, D. C.

JR103922

End Date: March 31, 2025

Department Statement:

At McCain Institute, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value your unique background and perspective, and you may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles on our team.

Learn more at www.mccaininstitute.org/

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Max Pay – Depends on experience: $67,000.00 USD Annual

Job Description:

The McCain Institute is a nonpartisan organization inspired by Senator John McCain and his family’s dedication to public service. We are part of Arizona State University and based in Washington, D.C. Our programs defend democracy, advance human rights, and empower character-driven leaders. Our unique power to convene leaders across the global political spectrum enables us to make a real impact on the world’s most pressing challenges. Our goal is action, not talk, and like Senator McCain, we are fighting to create a free, safe, and just world for all.

The McCain Institute at Arizona State University seeks a full-time Program Coordinator to support its Global Democracy Programs. Working closely with and reporting to the Senior Director of the Global Democracy Program, the Program Coordinator will provide administrative and logistical support to the Global Democracy Program, directly assisting in program implementation. Key areas of responsibility include event coordination and execution, travel planning, grant support, business operations, administration, and external communications coordination in partnership with the Institute’s communications team. This position will collaborate will all members of the Global Democracy Program and support initiatives across the portfolio.

The Global Democracy Program at the McCain Institute elevates the importance of human rights and democracy in U.S. foreign policy and provides direct assistance to human rights activists facing persecution around the world.

This position is based in Washington, DC, and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Essential Duties:

• Coordinate logistics for meetings and events, including formulating a staffing plan, arranging catering, A/V, photographer, and venue, and serving as the primary point of contact with event partners;
• Draft written materials related to program work, including but not limited to event announcements, invitations, concept notes, preparatory materials for experts, and social media and blog posts;
• Coordinate travel logistics for team members and speakers;
• Manage accounting and budgets for the team -- finance reconciliations, collect and submit receipts from activities, establish cost centers and financial requests; working closing with ASU Accounting and Finance teams.
• Assist in relationship management with partner organizations, including other non-profits, donors, and government stakeholders engaged in human rights and democracy, for collaboration on events and publications.
• Coordinate projects and special assignments by establishing objectives, managing timelines, monitoring progress, and orchestrating the flow of team communication.
• Other duties as requested to meet Democracy Program objectives.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of democracy and human rights;
• Experience researching and writing about frontline democracy countries (especially Ukraine, Georgia, Russia);
• Excellent writing and editing skills;
• Strong communications skills, both in writing and verbal;
• Experience planning and executing events; and
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.

Working Environment:

• Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.
• Constantly detects and operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties.
• Expected to be responsive to customers, engaged in work production, resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Instructions to Apply

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

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To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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