Position Summary

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Emerging Technologies Institute (ETI) seeks a Program Coordinator who will report to the Executive Director. The Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the administration and operations of programs in the Emerging Technologies Institute.

Major Responsibilities

Supports ETI operations, including coordination of new and current internal and external initiatives, programs, and meetings.
Manage external outreach, including but not limited to social media, website, and publications.
Supports Research team including research and writing of notes, commentary, reports, and policy briefs.

Specific Responsibilities

Facilitates the development of conference, meeting and event programs, manages speaker invitations and content agendas, and coordinates with Meetings team in execution of events, webinars, workshops, and meetings.
Supports the scheduling and production of the ETI podcast.
Manages external communications, including maintenance of contacts databases, sending of event invitations, drafting of the program newsletter, and dissemination of program publications in all formats.
Reviews and performs updates to website and online collaboration platform, and other outreach material as directed.
Travel to and represent ETI at NDIA and external conferences, meetings, and events.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge Skill Required

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, required.
1-2 years of related experience in administrative and program roles gained in a non-profit, academic, government, or for-profit setting, including internships.
Experience maintaining social media and websites.
Knowledge of emerging technologies and defense industry.
Experience planning and executing events.
Organized and detail-oriented, comfortable working with diverse teams.
High intellect and critical thinking skills.
Personal accountability.
Strong interpersonal and collaborative leadership skills.
Commitment to ETI and NDIA Mission.

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

Maintains close and frequent contact with the ETI Senior Manager, ETI Deputy Director, ETI Research Fellows, and NDIA Meetings staff.

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

Has extensive contact with outside contacts including military, civilian, academic, and industry.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS

This position involves moderate travel of week to 10 days duration and ability to work from off-site. Must be able to travel locally to meetings. This is an office position and may require some bending and lifting and requires the use of a computer and office machines.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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