The Kennan Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars was founded in 1974 to carry out studies of the Soviet Union (Sovietology), and subsequently of post-Soviet Russia and other post-Soviet states. The institute is widely regarded as the foremost institute for advanced Russia studies in the United States.

Duties

Conducts research on Russian, Ukrainian, Eurasian, and related topics as required for the planning and coordination of programmatic activities Stays current on developments in Russia, Ukraine, Eurasia and U.S. policies in the region through researching and fact checking information Identifies and recommends appropriate speakers for public events Produces meeting reports Edits production of the program’s publications and papers Develops, edits and co-authors articles to be published on the Internet and for Wilson Center publications in English and a foreign language Prepares and edits correspondence for the director and other senior Wilson Center staff Responds to and schedules media inquiries and coordinates interviews for the director and scholars Provides financial oversight support to include budget preparation and review utilizing financial software programs Maintains and executes purchase orders, honoraria, contracts, and payments in consultation with the Program Director Works on logistical aspects of conferences, meetings, and other program events, including travel, with internal and external stakeholders to include partner organizations Manages the program’s public website, (including the development of its content); and social media platforms on a daily basis to ensure that they reflect up-to-date information about programmatic initiatives Assists with the coordination of the administration of outreach strategies and internal and external outreach initiatives affiliated with the program

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the specialized experience or educational requirements, which will demonstrate your ability to perform the major responsibilities of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Specialized Experience:to qualify you must have at least one (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following types of duties: • Experience working in an organization involved with politics, economics, history, culture, public policy, and related issues more broadly to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to programmatic research initiatives related to Russian, Ukrainian, Eurasian, and related topics;• Experience performing research utilizing methods, practices and demonstrating skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to produce written programmatic materials for publication;• Assisting with partnerships and program’s public initiatives for public and private events;• Assisting with publicizing and managing program events;• Assisting with writing/preparing grant proposals/fundraising initiatives;• Experience applying knowledge of grammar, punctuation, spelling, including the ability to proofread and copyedit material for publication; Education: To qualify based on education, you must possess a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position. NOTE: THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME/APPLICATION DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION  IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position OPM Qualification Standards  Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

Contacts

• Address Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, District of Columbia 20004 United States
• Name: Wilson Center HR
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]