Historic, visionary, prestigious institution in a dynamic stage of growth seeks a Special Projects Staff Assistant.  This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer, and will enable the right candidate to gain experience in a wide variety of areas, while helping ensure the Foundation’s future growth and success.

Purpose

This position will help to implement the Foundation’s new Long Range Strategic Plan, focusing on reaching and growing new audiences, and engaging them with the relevance of President Kennedy’s legacy today.  Primary responsibilities include coordinating new initiatives, furthering existing programs, planning and executing special events, and taking on short term assignments to assist various areas of the organization.  In addition, this position will provide administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer.

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Coordination

  • Develop and execute project and event plans, timelines, budgets; manage all details
  • Research, write, develop and assemble materials
  • Coordinate effectively with key Foundation managers and staff, as well as external stakeholders, partners and vendors
  • Work with and be flexible support to other departments as directed by COO on short term assignments to support their peak periods and special projects

Administrative Support

  • Provide administrative support to the COO including calendar assistance and arrangement of large meetings; data entry; writing assignments, editing and proofreading; and management of routine paperwork
  • Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Experienced in leading projects, with strong detail orientation, organization, and efficiency
  • Highly intelligent, quick on the uptake
  • Strong written and oral communication skills; impeccable proofreading abilities
  • Flexibility to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines, and adjust accordingly
  • Adept at researching project-related issues, compiling and synthesizing findings
  • Strong interpersonal skills; diplomatic and discreet; able to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources and work in a team environment
  • Ability to independently prioritize, exercise good judgment and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
  • Passion for promoting the inspiring legacy of John F. Kennedy  and desire to gain experience in a fast-paced nonprofit environment
  • University or college degree

How To Apply:
To apply please send cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to hr@jfklfoundation.org

Apply by:
March 31, 2015

About this Organization:
The primary mission of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation is to support the work of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum whose core function is to collect, preserve, and make available for research the documents, audiovisual material and memorabilia of President Kennedy, his family, and his contemporaries.

The Foundation, representing a wide variety of constituencies within the general public, works closely with the National Archives and Records Administration to develop programs that advance the study and understanding of President Kennedy’s life and the times in which he lived; and that promote a greater appreciation of America’s political and cultural heritage, the process of governing, and the importance of public service.

In addition to its support of the Kennedy Library, the Kennedy Library Foundation directly sponsors programs and activities that help people understand the major challenges facing democracy today; that inspire current and future generations to political participation and public service; and that promote debate and discussion of issues at the heart of contemporary democracy that relate to the legacy of President John F. Kennedy.