Temporary Program Assistant for Alumni Initiatives, Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) - Hybrid - American Councils for International

POSITION SUMMARY

The CLS Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is an intensive overseas language...

Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English;

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;

Ability to exercise good judgment and flexibility;

Ability to work independently while contributing to an overall team effort;

Ability to respectfully and professionally manage alumni information; and

Demonstrated experience working with clerical and administrative tasks.

PREFERRED:

BA in relevant field (e.g. language, education, international affairs, area studies);

Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel;

Experience drafting survey instruments and online forms using tools such as SurveyMonkey and Airtable;

Experience working with a database, basic data analysis and the use of data for public communications;

Experience creating promotional materials in Canva;

Ability to communicate with clarity and precision to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities;

Experience with study abroad or international exchange; and

Study, work, or travel experience overseas experience in a CLS host region preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION

Employment is contingent on successful background screening.

This position is temporary from approximately August – December 2024. At the end of this appointment, American Councils will work with the candidate to identify opportunities at American Councils if they wish, but there is no guarantee of continuing employment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

American Councils is committed to taking affirmative steps to enhance employment opportunities for minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities, and strives to ensure that meaningful employment and promotional opportunities are maintained for everyone. American Councils’ commitment to equal employment opportunity is based not only on federal requirements, but also on a longstanding commitment to maintaining a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which we operate.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.