Program Assistant, Europe Center

The Atlantic Council is seeking a talented, dynamic individual to serve as Program Assistant in the Europe Center. The position supports the Center's overall work and administrative functions, including public and private engagements both in the US and abroad. This is an excellent role for a self-starter looking for opportunities to work at one of Washington's most dynamic global policy organizations.

This role will support the organization of the Europe Center's public and private events, while also thoughtfully coordinating various meetings or projects with a diverse group of stakeholders. The program assistant will further contribute to the Center's program development, analysis, and publications by assisting with research for staff, fellows, and Center or Council leadership. In addition, the candidate will support the Center's day-to-day operations and support the Senior Director's external engagement and communications strategy. This role will also be required to support the administrative functions of the Senior Director, including by supporting calendar management, meeting requests, and drafting briefing memos or other short-form writing.

This position requires a strong record of reliability, great attention to detail, strong administrative skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills. The successful candidate will be exceptionally organized, discreet, collegial, and have a strong customer service orientation. They will communicate effectively, thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and help manage the high-level multitasking challenges of a busy Center. This role will partner with the rest of the Europe Center team to drive results and achieve Center's goals. The successful candidate will have a proven passion for working on issues impacting Europe and the transatlantic partnership.

This position is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in office. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and education, with offers from $55,000 to $57,000. Applications submitted by August 14, 2026, will be prioritized for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Track Center's projects and events and help prioritize action items.
• With other Europe Center staff, organize and execute major, multi-day conferences and smaller public and private events through correspondence with high-level participants, event preparation materials, relationship management, and other tasks as required.
• Assist with research for staff, fellows, and Center or Council leadership.
• Coordinate as necessary with internal and external stakeholders to support leadership priorities.
• Draft, edit and proofread internal and external correspondence and other written products, including meeting preparation, proposals, and briefings.
• Track relationships with key donors and prospects, including updating contacts database.
• Support Center in researching and confirming travel arrangements or arranging international programming.
• Manage multiple processes and projects, supporting the work of staff, tracking commitments and deliverables, managing deadlines, and ensuring accountability.
• Support the administrative functions of the Senior Director, including by supporting calendar management, meeting requests, and drafting briefing memos or other short-form writing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.