{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2af74ddc5c7458ae500734f1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2af74ddc5c7458ae500734f1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2af74ddc5c7458ae500734f1","title":"Program Coordinator / Research Assistant - Americas Program","description":"JOB SUMMARY\r\nThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.\r\nThe Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) addresses the most urgent challenges and opportunities shaping the Western Hemisphere. Our work examines issues such as democratic resilience, citizen security, economic competitiveness, regional integration, economic security, and the evolving role of Latin America and the Caribbean in global affairs. Through in-depth research, innovative convenings, and policy engagement, the program generates insights and recommendations that inform decisionmakers and strengthen cooperation across the region.\r\nThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) seeks a highly motivated Program Coordinator/Research Assistant (PC/RA) to support the Americas Program in a full-time capacity. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive professional with strong research, writing, and administrative skills who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative policy environment. The successful candidate will support the Americas Program's research, writing, events, outreach, and day-to-day operations. This role is especially well suited to a candidate with demonstrated interest in Western Hemisphere affairs, excellent written communication skills, Spanish-language fluency, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with professionalism and attention to detail.\r\nThis role pays between $57,000 and $65,000, depending on the candidate's experience.\r\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\r\nEssential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:\r\n\r\nDrafting, editing, and fact-checking Americas Program publications, newsletters, correspondence, and other written materials.\r\nCompiling research and data into literature reviews, summaries, backgrounders, memos, and short publications to support the program's research portfolio.\r\nCoordinating public and private events, including content development, logistics, outreach, materials, and on-site support.\r\nAssisting with ongoing Americas Program research and projects as specified by staff.\r\nMonitoring political, economic, and security developments in Latin America and the Caribbean.\r\nSupporting the program's communications and outreach efforts, including website updates, social media platforms, newsletters, and other digital content, ensuring consistency with CSIS standards.\r\nAssisting with contact management, event invitations, and other forms of stakeholder outreach.\r\nProviding day-to-day administrative and operational support for program activities as needed.\r\nOther duties and responsibilities as assigned.\r\n\r\nKNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:\r\n\r\nBachelor's degree required in international affairs, political science, Latin American studies, economics, public policy, history, or a related field.\r\nStrong academic record and demonstrated interest in Latin America and the Caribbean.\r\nProfessional fluency in Spanish required; Portuguese is a plus.\r\nExcellent analytical, research, and writing abilities.\r\nStrong editing skills and attention to detail.\r\nAbility to synthesize complex information clearly, accurately, and concisely for different audiences.\r\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills.\r\nAbility to work independently, take initiative, and contribute effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.\r\nExperience supporting event planning and execution, including identifying and tracking participants, preparing and sending invitations, coordinating pre-event logistics, supporting on-site event needs, and assisting with post-event follow-up,\r\nProficiency in Microsoft Office required; familiarity with digital communications, CRM, project management, and design platforms such as Pardot, Canva, Salesforce, and Asana preferred.\r\nPrevious internship or professional experience in a think tank, research institution, government office, nonprofit organization, newsroom, or similar setting preferred.\r\nMust be authorized to work in the United States.\r\n\r\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS\r\nThe candidate should be able to come into the office at least four times per week. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.\r\nQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer.\r\nHOW TO APPLY\r\nApply early! We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Interested applicants should submit a résumé and cover letter.\r\nPlease note that incomplete applications will not be considered, and you must apply before May 15, 2026.","company":"Csis","rawCompany":"csis","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-26T00:59:15.237Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-4061.00","title":"Social Science Research Assistants","slug":"social-science-research-assistants"},{"code":"19-3099.00","title":"Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other","slug":"social-scientists-and-related-workers-all-other"},{"code":"19-3094.00","title":"Political Scientists","slug":"political-scientists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541720","title":"Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-social-sciences-and-humanities"},{"code":"928120","title":"International Affairs","slug":"international-affairs"},{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Coordinator / Research Assistant - Americas Program","description":"JOB SUMMARY\r\nThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. 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Through in-depth research, innovative convenings, and policy engagement, the program generates insights and recommendations that inform decisionmakers and strengthen cooperation across the region.\r\nThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) seeks a highly motivated Program Coordinator/Research Assistant (PC/RA) to support the Americas Program in a full-time capacity. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive professional with strong research, writing, and administrative skills who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative policy environment. The successful candidate will support the Americas Program's research, writing, events, outreach, and day-to-day operations. 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The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.\r\nQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer.\r\nHOW TO APPLY\r\nApply early! We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Interested applicants should submit a résumé and cover letter.\r\nPlease note that incomplete applications will not be considered, and you must apply before May 15, 2026.","datePosted":"2026-06-26T00:59:15.237Z","dateModified":"2026-06-26T00:59:15.237Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Csis","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"2af74ddc5c7458ae500734f1"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2af74ddc5c7458ae500734f1"}}