The Atlantic Council seeks a talented, thinker, communicator, and organizer for a full-time Assistant Director position to serve in its GeoEconomics Center. The Assistant Director will be an integral part of the team developing and managing the Center’s broad mission with a focus on Trade.

Reporting to the Center’s Director, the Assistant Director’s responsibilities will be dedicated to managing the Center’s ambitious programming on trade, including but not limited to shifts in US trade policy. The Assistant Director will also contribute to our convenings around the IMF-World Bank Spring and Annual Meetings, as well as the G7 and G20 Summits. They will conduct research and operational tasks to coordinate a broad range of events, represent the Center in meetings with external stakeholders, and support the Center’s fundraising activities. The Assistant Director will also support the Center’s general data analysis and data visualization work. In coordination with the Center’s staff, the Assistant Director will contribute to the team’s research through writing and analysis on the global economy.

The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, communicate effectively, and enjoy the complexity of helping to build a rapidly growing program. The candidate should have a strong background in economics, finance, and an interest in foreign affairs. The position requires a strong aptitude for organizing programs and events, excellent data analytics skills, superior writing ability, excellent administrative and communication skills, extraordinary attention to detail, and a proven aptitude to manage day-to-day responsibilities of a fast-paced Center.

The successful candidate for this position will be committed to the Atlantic Council’s core mission to renew the Atlantic community. A successful candidate may also have particular interest in, and/or experience with, finding minilateral solutions to today’s most pressing global economic challenges. Finally, the candidate will have a desire to excel in the position and advance in the organization.

This position is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in office. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers from $65,000 to $72,000. Applications submitted by February 27, 2026, will be prioritized for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

Manage high-level convenings that facilitate dialogue on the Future of Capitalism and Trade and the global economy;
Support data analysis and visualization component of the Center’s work including multi-year projects relied upon by government officials and senior business leaders;
Assist in stewarding supporters of the Center’s Trade work;
Oversee the Council’s work on trade and tariffs;
Manage and edit the Council’s private newsletter;
Represent the Center in meetings with external stakeholders;
Conduct research as needed to support Center activities; including written analysis and briefings on current events; publish under their own byline;
Support the organization and execution of GeoEconomics Center events; liaising with the office of external relations and other relevant programs and helping to prepare briefing material for guests coming to Washington and for trips abroad;
Assist in the supervision and management of Program Assistants and Center interns;
Support in implementing the communications and promotion strategy around core events and programming, including social media crafting and promotion, multimedia, website management, and follow up;
Perform research and proposal writing tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher, in economics, finance, international relations, public policy, or other relevant fields;
2-4 years’ relevant work experience;
Prior academic or professional experience related to international economics and the Bretton Woods institutions are highly desired;
Advanced data management and data visualization skills;
Demonstrated ability in project management with exceptional attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
Demonstrated ability in event organization, coordination, and execution;
Demonstrated ability to interpret large data sets;
Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to work well in a team and to communicate effectively with others ranging from interns to high-level government and business leaders in the United States and abroad;
Self-starter and results-oriented individual who can meet tight deadlines and work in an ever-changing environment;
Interest in geoeconomics, fiscal & monetary policy, and future of the global economic architecture;
Superior English language writing skills and analytical ability. Foreign language proficiency favorably considered, but not necessary;
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; photo-editing, web-editing, and social media skills are highly desired.

To produce quality work and to successfully achieve our mission, we recognize the need for our staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package helps to keep costs low for our staff and their families. Benefits include, but are not limited to comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b) plan, FSA options, pet insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and wellness benefits.

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