About Rodel

The Rodel Institute is an independent, nonprofit organization devoted to strengthening American democracy and improving the quality of public leadership in the United States. A nonpartisan center for leadership and intellectual growth, Rodel helps America’s most promising leaders reach their full potential as public servants, deepen their commitment to democracy and the rule of law, and work together to address some of our nation’s most important domestic and international challenges. The Institute’s programs convene diverse leaders from across the political, legal, and policy spectrum in an effort to find common ground, build relationships, and encourage the understanding and cooperation needed to move our nation forward.

To achieve this mission, Rodel runs four main programs: the Rodel Fellowship, Judicial Fellowship, Rodel America, and the Edwards Book Award. Rodel’s Fellowship Programs engage bipartisan groups of state and local elected officials or federal judges and state supreme court justices in a series of multi-day seminars to discuss ethical values, democratic principles, and wise and effective leadership. Additionally, the Edwards Book Award is Rodel’s signature book prize awarded annually to a book published in the prior year that promises to make an outstanding contribution to the understanding and practice of democracy and American politics. The prize is named in honor of Marvin Henry “Mickey” Edwards, who is the founding Executive Director of the Rodel Fellowship.

About You

A highly-organized, dynamic self-starter who is excited to be an integral part of a small team launching and running new initiatives to strengthen American democracy. This position requires a detail-oriented problem solver willing to wear many hats in a small, nonprofit start-up. The Assistant Director will primarily support the Executive Director of the Rodel Fellowship and Edwards Book Award but will also work with all staff members in support of Rodel’s institutional priorities.

Responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

• Serve as a thought partner and key decision-maker on Rodel Fellowship curricular improvements, new fellow recruitment efforts, and Edwards Book Award management.
• Manage event preparation and logistics for 5-7 seminars per year and the fellow reunion in Washington, DC, including: outreach to and follow-up with fellows, confirming availability for offsite events, creating and maintaining event reports in the CRM, processing and tracking fellow reimbursements, securing fellow travel arrangements, and preparing event materials.
• Provide onsite support for the reunion and select seminars.
• Assist the Executive Director of the Rodel Fellowship with tracking fellowship nominations and compiling annual nominations packet.
• Draft program evaluations and assist with data gathering efforts.
• Support website maintenance and content updates.
• Extensive use of the fellowship database, including: managing contact updates, creating event records in the system, running queries, creating contact lists for event invites and follow-ups, and generating database reports.
• Schedule and organize staff and committee meetings including detailed note taking during meetings.
• Assist the Chief Operating Officer with the operations and logistics of the organization, including but not limited to: IT and benefits support, vacation tracking, office supplies and equipment, and reimbursements.
• Assist the Chief Executive Officer with special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with high academic achievement in a related field with a proven interest in American democracy and politics.
• 2+ years of related experience in nonprofit administration, event planning, project management, communications, political consulting and/or state or local government.
• Outstanding attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong administrative experience including the ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.
• Enthusiastic and flexible team player who takes initiative on projects.
• Excellent communication skills, including exceptional writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Dynamics database management experience preferred, and the aptitude to learn and utilize new technologies.
• Interest in Rodel’s mission of strengthening American democracy through bipartisan dialogue.
• Experience in research and data analytics a plus.
• Success working in a remote or hybrid work environment.

Pay: $65,000-80,000 per year

Benefits:

·      401(k)

·      401(k) matching up to 12% of salary

·      Dental insurance

·      Flexible schedule

·      Health insurance

·      Paid time off

·      Professional development assistance

·      Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote with travel 5 – 7 times a year

FLSA Status: Exempt

To Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume via LinkedIn or email your materials to info@rodelinstitute.org.