Research/Administrative Assistant Position for Recent Grad in Economic Policy Studies with the Cato Institute

The Cato Institute is seeking applications for a full-time position located in DC as an Administrative Assistant. The position provides administrative support to a wide variety of scholars and tasks in a fast-paced environment. The position is primarily an administrative position but may include limited communications and research responsibilities.

Institute Overview:

The Cato Institute is a public policy research organization—a think tank—dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: answer phones, photocopying, faxing, mailing, document creation/modification and filing (hard copy and electronic).
• Meet and greet clients and visitors
• Resolve administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, collecting data, and identifying solutions.
• Manage meetings, conferences and event logistics (e.g. reserve rooms, arrange travel, provide handouts, order lunches, prepare materials, act as point person on day of event, and RVSPs)
• Provide switchboard coverage for the receptionist
• Assist with, and keep track of, scholars’ meetings and travel
• Manage and reconcile expense reports and receipts
• Managing the Downsizinggovernment.org website.
• Work with the mailroom on large print job requests for papers and publications
• Keep office supplies stocked, and local printers operational (including paper, ink), and deal with other technology issues (e.g. phones)
• Gather contact information for outside people/organizations
• Purchase books or other research materials for scholars
• Ensure that the most recent research is on display
• Managing multiple Facebook and Twitter accounts for brands including Regulation and Downsizinggovernment.org, list-building and preparing email communications to allied groups.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree in a social science field such as economics, political science, or public policy
• A deep understanding of Washington-based think tanks and their staff is a positive
• Will have basic quantitative skills
• Must have strong organizational, project management and communication skills
• Must have the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, confidentiality
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and telephone protocol
• Must be detail oriented and able to work well on a team
• Must possess the ability to work under pressure and meet stringent deadlines.

Apply here.