Project Assistant

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a Washington, DC-based think tank that helps policymakers work across the aisle to craft bipartisan solutions. By connecting lawmakers, delivering data and context, negotiating policy details, and creating space for bipartisan collaboration, BPC ensures democracy can function on behalf of all Americans. We believe that bipartisanship combines the best ideas of both parties to create even better, lasting policy.

Because the United States currently lacks a coordinated set of policies to support and develop our most precious asset—our people—BPC’s Human Capital Program is working to equip Americans with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to achieve at their full potential at all stages of life. From early childhood through classroom and career, BPC is bridging the partisan divide in support of America’s workers, families, and businesses.

The Human Capital program includes critical policy areas, such as early childhood, paid family leave, child welfare, education, immigration, business, and workforce development, to advance a talent strategy for the nation.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Assistant is an entry-level role that is primarily administrative but provides staff in the position with the opportunity to grow in several ways. This role is the foundation for either a project manager role or research role depending on interest and need. The Project Assistant will provide primary support through:

• Manage calendar and scheduling for the Human Capital team.
• Provide support for internal team meetings, including taking notes, drafting agendas, and disseminating meeting summaries.
• Manage project data entry and analytics of team publications, press hits, and speaking engagements, among others.
• Support the Chief of Staff with all finance and accounting matters, including contract management, invoicing, reimbursements, and credit card reports.
• Support the Chief of Staff with managing the intern program, which includes overseeing the interview process, onboarding, and intern workloads.
• Support the Chief of Staff to plan internal and external events and draft periodic newsletters. Responsibilities may also include preparing pre-meeting and post meeting read ahead materials, developing run-of-show documents, coordinating with participants, booking conference rooms, preparing materials, etc.
• Provide direct support to help project teams, including coordinating workplans, managing grant deadlines, coordinating with other teams, etc.
• Provide research assistance to the team as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years of relevant administrative experience or a bachelor’s degree is required.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage one’s time and responsibilities.
• Experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• The ability to communicate professionally and effectively with high-level public officials and other stakeholders is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Works well independently, and as part of a team; experience working with a dynamic and energetic group of professionals is preferred.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Interest in social policy, education policy, or economic policy. Direct experience is a plus.

BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits. Individuals interested in this position should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample in one document. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.

BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Work Schedule

The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently coming into the office three times a week. Exact time and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.

BPC offers comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HMO, POS, or PPO plan. HMO and POS individual plans have a monthly premium cost share of 10%. Dependent and Family HMO and POS plans are offered with a monthly cost share equal to 20% of the difference between the plan premium and the individual HMO monthly premium. PPO plans are offered with a 20% premium cost-share for all plans.

Additional benefits include 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment); 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year; education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment; $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment; Metro benefits of up to $130 per month; Company provided life insurance; and dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.

We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $50,000 – $53,000. At BPC, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs.