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Administrator, Global Public Affairs
ASME INTERNATIONAL
2021-12-03 08:52:48
Washington,
District of Columbia,
United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Government & Defence
Job description
ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges. Founded in 1880 as The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a nonprofit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education, and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world. From college students and early-career engineers to project managers, corporate executives, researchers and academic leaders, ASME's members are as diverse as the engineering community itself.
We are seeking an Administrator to join our team and share in their passion for Global Public Affairs. Responsibilities include providing organizational and operational support for programs and initiatives associated with ASME's Global Public Affairs department and Washington office. The incumbent will play an active role in providing primary administrative and logistics support for the Managing Director of Global Public Affairs and the operations and staff needs under their purview. This role also partners with the International Operations, Global Government Relations, and ASME Public Affairs and Outreach Sector teams.
This role requires a Bachelor's degree and a proven track record of demonstrating knowledge, excellence and practical experience in the following technical and professional skills and competencies:
Work closely with the Managing Director, GPA on executing the department's programs, initiatives, content, and promotion- Provide administrative support related to the GPA department and its Managing Director, including the dissemination, and drafting of internal and external reports, meeting minutes, scheduling, and other needs
- Provide administrative support for the Government Relations and International Operations teams-including India and China offices and international liaison(s)
- Support the facilitation of ASME Congressional briefings, Town Halls, and other (virtual) events
- Assist in the coordination of the ASME Public Affairs and Outreach (PAO) Sector and its units and provide administrative support to ASME volunteers associated in these areas
- Assist in the operations of the Washington office and local events, including catering, vendor rentals, and management of office supplies
Communication - Oral and written presentation
Project Management - A detailed approach and ability to work independently and remain organized in order to meet commitments and balance competing priorities
Relationship Management - Ability to work well with teams in diverse, complex, and changing environments
Problem Solving - Ability to identify key issues, gather data to investigate those issues, and develop actionable recommendations
ASME is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. At ASME, we nurture an inclusive environment, and we encourage, support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, or protected veteran, military status, or any other basis protected by law.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy pertains to every aspect of an individual's relationship with the organization, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
In compliance with Federal and state mandates, ASME requires all employees to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine or be approved for an exemption based on a legally required accommodation.
Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.