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Program Assistant
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What You’ll Be Doing
Cadmus is actively seeking a Program Assistant to join our Economic Engagement & Private Sector Development team in Arlington, Virginia.
Who We Are
At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the world’s most challenging problems can’t be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions. That’s why we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. On the Cadmus team, you’ll collaborate with leading experts to help our clients across the globe.
Cadmus’ mission is to deploy industry-leading expertise to help our clients achieve extraordinary results that strengthen society and the natural world. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to advancing diversity and fostering a culture of equity in the workplace and across society, and we strive to maintain an inclusive environment where all employees feel connected, respected, and valued.
Join Cadmus. Let’s solve the world’s most challenging problems together.
Responsibilities
The Program Assistant will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Serve as project assistant for overseas projects—overseeing administrative, contractual, and financial aspects of projects
- Provide support to project monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities, including data entry
- Liaise with Cadmus’s Corporate Finance Department to track project spending, provide periodic financial forecasts, and review monthly invoices
- Serve as workshop coordinator for U.S. and international workshops, managing travel, logistics and other arrangements
- Maintain project controls and adherence with policies and procedures
- Tailor contract templates for consultants, subcontractors, and clients
- Handle logistics for consultant and staff travel, relocation, and project events
- Search consultant database to identify consultants and enter consultant CVs in the consultant database
- Manage project deliverables and reports
- Update website and intranet, as appropriate, including writing success stories
- Conduct research or data analysis and prepare draft reports (or inputs) for senior staff or project consultants
Qualifications:
Minimum required skills and qualifications:
- B.A./S. in business, international development/affairs, economics, or related field and 0-2 years of work experience
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills (you will interact with employees, consultants, partners, clients, subcontractors, and vendors)
- Excellent communication (oral and written), research, and presentation skills
Preferred skills and qualifications:
- A minimum of one year of experience in administrative or support roles relevant to the international development field preferred. We will also consider other internships or work experience that demonstrates independent decision-making, customer-interfacing responsibilities, and mentoring/training of others
- Strong analytical and computer skills, including spreadsheet and financial tracking
- Strong writing skills
- Strong language skills in Spanish or French preferred. Other languages widely spoken in the developing world may be considered in place of these languages
- Relevant overseas work or internship experience in a developing country context preferred
- Experience in relevant international trade and/or economic growth issues preferred
Recent graduates and individuals interested in international development work are encouraged to apply
Additional Information:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen.
Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits and various bonus programs.
The minimum starting salary for this position is $55,000. The actual salary may be higher and will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness.
We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyone’s success at Cadmus and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates related to COVID to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.
Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at: http://www.cadmusgroup.com