Program Associate (NGO) | The Carter Center (ETS) |Temporary

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The Program Associate will support U.S. Elections programming, including planning and coordination, and other program activities as assigned. This includes: 

40 hours per week, anticipated overtime periods, some domestic travel anticipated, hybrid position with 2-4 days on site.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Primary duty is organizing, coordinating, and planning operational facets of a global program and its related activities which include, but are not limited to the following: researching factors that may impact the success of the program, and working with individuals or groups to research and document program requirements in order to provide appropriate input.
• Monitors and reports progress of objectives and goals of the program.
• Develops promotional materials/venues, manages relational databases, and establishes/forecasts budget requirements.
• Develops work plans to accomplish objectives and monitors progress toward their achievement. Monitors expenditures and may prepare financial reports; may assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives.
• Prepares operational and statistical reports to assist in effective decision-making.
• Conducts training, represents the program at international meetings and conferences, and networks with affiliated groups.
• May write or develop reports, speeches, briefings, newsletters, promotional materials, grants or other written materials related to the program.
• Conducts research and gathers accurate information to develop various publications.
• May plan, administer, or monitor the program's budget or related grants.
• May assist in developing and coordinating program-related conferences, conventions, or meetings.
• May supervise staff. Performs related responsibilities as required.
• This is not an administrative support position. 
• Event planning and arrangements
• Coordinating travel
• Subgrant management and financial report review (as needed)
• Report writing, including support for MEL monitoring and reporting, and external report drafting  
• Processing financial payments to consultants and volunteers
• General administrative, financial, and programmatic support.
• Other tasks as requested. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer 
 
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to The Carter Center on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines.  All non-exempt employees must reside within the state of Georgia. The Carter Center reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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