[YEP-DC] Job Posting: Job at DC Non-Profit - KIPP Foundation

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The KIPP Foundation Talent Team

 

Development and Government Affairs Assistant

 

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Are you a passionate and results oriented professional looking to make a difference in the lives of more than 50,000 students nationally?  The Development and Government Affairs Assistant will be responsible for providing essential administrative support to the Chief Development Officer and the Director of Government Affairs and Policy as well as general office support for a 10 person office in Washington, DC.  This full-time position will report to Chief Development Officer and the Director of Government Affairs and Policy in the Washington, DC office.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide administrative support to both the Chief Development Officer and the Director of Government Affairs and Policy (70%):

·         Manage day to day scheduling and calendars

·         Handle all travel planning and expense reports

·         Research and analyze various topics, organizations, Members of Congress and key players related to KIPP’s fundraising initiatives and education policy priorities

·         Help plan and host KIPP school tours for potential funders and Congressional delegations 

·         Special projects as needed

 

Directly support the Chief Development Officer and his 11 person team (10%):

·         Support the Development team in planning and executing events that are part of KIPP School Summit (KSS) – our annual gathering of more than 3,000 members of the KIPP Team and Family. 

·         Support team meetings and gatherings as appropriate

 

Directly support the Director of Government Affairs and Policy (10%):

·         Help plan three Capitol Hill Days annually (fall, spring, and early summer)

 

DC Office Manager Support (10%)

·         Serve as “front person” in the office including welcoming all visitors

·         Receive, distribute, and ship all incoming packages and mail

·         Provide basic office orientation for new employees and order new security badges

·         Procure and conduct inventory of office and kitchen supplies

·         Handle meeting room scheduling and preparation including room set up, A/V and catering orders

·         General troubleshooting

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         2-3 years demonstrated experience performing routine and complex tasks in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

·         Outstanding written communication skills including writing, editing, and fact checking information for different audiences

·         Proven ability to manage multiple short and long-term projects in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines

·         Comfort with juggling multiple priorities and managing shifting priorities.  Ability to stay ahead of the curve and not lose details.

·         Ability to work well in a team environment

·         Persistence, resourcefulness, drive and strong sense of intuition

·         Builds rapport easily with new contacts and is able to cultivate relationships on behalf of organization

·         Commitment to high standards of excellence

·         Models KIPP’s values at all times

·         Previous experience on Capitol Hill preferred

 

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401K plan, and a significant paid time-off package.

 

APPLICATION: Please apply here: http://kippcareers.force.com/JobDetail?id=a0Xd0000004vkR1

 

LEARN MORE: To learn more about the KIPP Foundation and our mission and values, please visit us at: http://www.kipp.org/about-kipp/the-kipp-foundation

 

The KIPP Foundation provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.