Executive Assistant

Just Security is seeking candidates with strong organizational, project management, and writing skills to fill a full-time Executive Assistant (EA) role. The EA will join Just Security’s small and highly collegial team and help support senior staff in our mission of bringing cutting-edge thinking on security, civil liberties, human rights, and the rule of law to national and international conversations. The EA will work from our offices in New York City, with the option of a hybrid remote/in-person model by mutual agreement. There is no fixed start date, but there is a preference for candidates who can start within a few weeks after an offer is made.

Since 2013, Just Security has served as a vital resource for policymakers, lawmakers, legal professionals, and journalists working on the most important challenges at the intersection of national security, human rights, civil liberties, democracy, and international legal matters. In recent years, we have seen the rise of new threats to democracy, civil liberties, human rights, and the rule of law. Just Security has grown into a unique digital media outlet providing analysis in a timely, engaging, and accessible format vital to informing civil society experts, government officials, the news media, and the general public.

The EA will assist members of Just Security in managing day-to-day activities of our growing organization. Duties may include internal workflow management, copy editing, assisting with multimedia and web design projects, uploading and managing site content, coordinating convenings or other events, tracking development efforts, and/or other projects as they arise.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $65,000-$80,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The position comes with a generous array of benefits, which include medical, dental and vision. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: http://www.nyu.edu/employees/benefit/full-time/Professional-Research-Staff-Code-103.html.

To apply, send a CV, brief cover letter, and list of three references as soon as possible, but no later than Thursday, May 16, to Megan Corrarino (mcorrarino@justsecurity.org) and Clara Apt (capt@justsecurity.org). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible. Please include in the subject line: ”Just Security EA” and tell us where you found this ad.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree
• Professional experience demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and with a high degree of collegiality, alongside an ability to work efficiently and prioritize tasks. Ability to take initiative and to work successfully as a team member (may be demonstrated across traditional employment, internships, student activities, or similar)
• Excellent computer skills, including experience working with GSuite; knowledge of WordPress, MailChimp, Canva, and/or other work management tools desired but not required
• An interest in one or more of the areas in which we work (e.g., national security or foreign affairs law or policy, democracy and justice issues, U.S. constitutional law, or international law) is desired but not required

Primary Duties:

Support a team of senior editors in administrative responsibilities and projects including:

• manage and contribute to improvements in day-to-day workflow and other internal processes;
• coordinate internal and external meetings;
• coordinate events or other public-facing activities;
• copy edit, upload, organize, and manage website content;
• track ongoing projects, such as development efforts and collaborations; and
• contribute to other projects as they arise.

There may also be opportunities to research and potentially write bylined content on the site, depending on skills and areas of interest.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

The position comes with a generous array of benefits, which include medical, dental and vision. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: http://www.nyu.edu/employees/benefit/full-time/Professional-Research-Staff-Code-103.html

To apply, send a CV, brief cover letter, and list of three references as soon as possible, but no later than Thursday, May 16, to Megan Corrarino (mcorrarino@justsecurity.org) and Clara Apt (capt@justsecurity.org). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible. Please include in the subject line: ”Just Security EA” and tell us where you found this ad.