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The S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace
633 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20004
Tel: 202.624.0850
Fax: 202.624.0855
info@centerpeace.org

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The Center offers fall, spring, and summer internships in our Washington, DC office. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to internship@centerpeace.org

Job Opening: Temporary Entry-Level Administrative Assistant
3 to 4 Month Full-Time Position w/ Potential to Permanent Hire

The S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace works with leaders and policymakers in the United States and the Middle East to help reach a just and comprehensive peace that will bring an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict. To further this mission, the Center's activities include meetings with government officials, travel in the region, diplomatic exchanges, conferences, and workshops.

The S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace is currently accepting applications for a temporary executive assistant with the possibility of permanent hire. The Executive Assistant will be an integral part of the Center's team, involved in important meetings and programming, and working very closely with the Center President, Congressman Robert Wexler. The position requires interacting with high-level officials from the US and foreign governments, and handling confidential and sensitive communications. Ideal candidates would be recent college graduates with a background in Middle East studies.

Start Date: Last week of September 2010 thru December 2010

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Professionally and effectively handling all incoming calls
• Scheduling and maintaining calendar of appointments, coordinating meetings with others and handling incoming scheduling requests
• Managing incoming mail
• Assisting with travel arrangements and providing ongoing logistical support
• Preparing expense reports and reimbursement forms for Center staff
• Purchase/Order office supplies
• Assist with special projects and research at request
• Providing overall support for in-house meetings, policy gatherings and other various Center events.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate Degree (required), Middle East focus (preferred)
• Exceptional written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills (including excellent telephone communication skills)
• Demonstrated ability as a team player and ability to communicate effectively
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Highly detail-oriented, responsible, strong organization skills and ability to handle multiple tasks effectively

TO APPLY

Interested applicants may submit their cover letter and resume to:

Gigi Ghanim
Email: info@centerpeace.org
Fax: (202) 624-0850

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until filled. Applicants will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.

No Phone Calls Please