Program and Board Assistant

Location

Reston, VA | United States

Job description

One of the nation's largest and most dynamic nonprofit civil engineering associations is currently searching for a motivated association professional to provide planning and logistical support to our Geo-Institute (GI). Do you like providing top-notch customer service to volunteers? Do you like working with others who are passionate about their work? We are looking for the right person to join our team of professionals helping to advance the interests of geoengineers around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative, meeting planning, and on-site logistical support to the GI Board, Board level committees, technical committees, and the Geo-Congress, GI Elections and Awards
• Developing and disseminating agendas, minutes, and action items
• Setting up and maintaining paper management system, tracking paper submissions, and training reviewers for conference content
• Scheduling conference calls and routine planning meetings
• Posting, tabulating, and reporting of electronic ballot measures
• Tracking and reporting on award schedules and deadlines

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent broad knowledge in a specialized field
• 1-2 years of experience (preferably in an association)
• Demonstrated success using database software and/or a paper management system
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced MS Office Skills

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a leading nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to the advancement of civil engineering to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public good. To accomplish ASCE's mission, ASCE staff works together as a team, based on a foundation of trust, striving for individual and organizational excellence. To achieve our shared goals, we maintain a relentless focus on members and a commitment to continuously grow and improve individually and collectively.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results . All qualified candidates including historically excluded individuals, protected veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Based in Reston, VA, this position has hybrid work-from-home flexibility in the Northern VA/DC Metro area. For consideration, submissions of interest must contain a resume and cover letter.

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