- Institute for Humane Studies
- Location: Arlington, Virginia
- Category: Nonprofit-Program Management Philanthropy-Administrative-Non-profit
- Posting Date: 03/02/2021
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) seeks a self-starting, motivated, detail-oriented Event Specialist to manage the logistics for a portfolio of events and internal projects. A member of the Program Operations Team, this person will work with a team of cross-functional colleagues to plan and execute programs geared toward academic audiences. In this role, you’ll lead the project management for your assigned programs, including driving timelines to meet program and project deadlines and tracking program costs, You’ll also be responsible for proactively seeking out and executing process improvements that increase efficiency and scalability. Whether the programs and projects you manage support a junior scholar with their first book publication, convene prestigious faculty to discuss impactful research or undergraduate students to discuss classical liberal ideas, or create an environment in which life-long connections will form, you will be making significant, positive impacts.
This position provides excellent opportunities for professional growth and development on a growing team that is dedicated to supporting current and aspiring faculty.
Responsibilities Include:
Owning the project management of a small portfolio of programs and team projects
- Working with multiple stakeholders to execute on projects
- Identifying and executing on process improvement projects
- Communicating with event participants regarding logistical details
Assisting with on-site and online IHS programs
Our ideal candidate will possess the following:
2-4 years of relevant experience in events or project management
- The ability to work effectively autonomously and as part of a team
- A customer-service mindset
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- The ability to prioritize and adapt to changing circumstances
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- A strong appreciation for classical liberal principles (individual rights, free markets, limited government, voluntarism, and peace)
- Familiarity with an academic environment, and the expectations and values of academic audiences
- Familiarity with Google Suite (primarily Docs and Sheets), Asana, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Salesforce, and Pardot is a plus
The ability to lift products and supplies, up to 40 pounds
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials:
Resume
- Cover letter through the additional documents section of job application
- Your interest in this position
- Why the mission of IHS resonates with you
- At least three professional references
We have a flexible, professional, open office environment that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship and provides substantial opportunity for professional growth. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. IHS provides exceptional benefits to all employees, including health and dental insurance coverage (which includes paying 100% of the health and dental insurance premium for individuals), health savings accounts, long-term disability and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement savings program, a parking permit and 12 free tuition credit hours annually at George Mason University.
About IHS: The Institute for Humane Studies is a recognized leader in the development of talented students, scholars, and other intellectuals who share an interest in liberty and in advancing the principles and practice of classical liberalism. IHS, founded in 1961, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational organization, based at George Mason University, that works with students and scholars across a broad range of academic and professional disciplines.
