Third Way is a national think tank and advocacy organization that champions moderate policy and political ideas. Since our founding in 2005, we have served as a critical bulwark against political extremism by advancing values-driven, reform-oriented solutions on the defining issues of our time. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, security, and democratic capitalism, and we advocate for the vital center across seven major areas: climate and energy, economy, education, health care, national security, politics, and social policy.

Third Way is seeking an Executive Coordinator to directly help three members of Third Way’s management team to achieve the highest impact possible in their work by supporting them administratively, logistically, and with communications and social media, as well as supporting the entire Social Policy, Education & Politics and Economic teams with events, finalizing products, and coordinating efforts across the organization to get those products out into the world.

As the Executive Coordinator, a typical day might include…

• Managing scheduling, meeting set-up, and meeting and calendar logistics for EVP and two SVPs, providing background research in preparation for meetings and events, and ensuring appropriate follow-up;
• Coordinating travel arrangements including booking transportation and lodging and providing pre-travel logistical briefing materials, and preparing expense reports, timekeeping records and reimbursements;
• Helping to draft and coordinate content for program social media handles and expand their reach by building and maintaining Twitter lists of journalists and influential people in specific policy areas, as well as tracking and documenting program-wide impact and press mentions;
• Proofreading public documents, op-eds, and press releases before release;
• Planning and executing the logistics of events on and off Capitol Hill, including by working directly with vendors;
• Performing other duties as assigned.
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Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000, annually

At Third Way, we are committed to non-discrimination and fair pay practices. The final starting salary offer will be determined based on your experience and qualifications.

Competencies:

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Customer Focus
• Flexibility
• Detail Orientation
• Accountability for Self
• Respectfulness

This might be the job for you, if you have:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Excellent unimpeachable professionalism in dealing with both internal and external contacts;
• The ability to thrive working under short deadlines and deliver in a fast-paced environment juggling multiple projects with competing priorities and various stakeholders;
• Experience and interest in supporting an organization’s social media or digital communications;
• Impeccable attention to detail and proofreading skills.

In the Third Way Culture, we are looking for:

• Self-starters: People who see and seize opportunities, take risks, learn from failure, and will bring a sustained passion for our mission.
• Collaborators: People who work in teams, sharing ideas, brainstorming, co-authoring products, and advancing its shared priorities.
• Creators: People who foster divergent thinking; that arent afraid to take on the orthodoxies of the left or the right. Team members come up with original insights, find unique ways to look at data, and challenge their preconceptions.
• Results-oriented: People who function with an organizational commitment to clear objectives, ambitious timelines, accountability for results, and a focus on impact.
• Respectful: People who embrace the diverse perspectives of everyone and fosters the values of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness at all times.

WITHIN 1 MONTH, YOU’LL…

• Participate in Third Ways comprehensive onboarding program. Youll learn about all aspects of Business Operations, which includes HR, Benefits, IT, Finance, and office operations.
• Meet your Third Way Buddy, be introduced to the entire staff, and start to learn the TWs culture.
• Learn our current processes for payroll, compliance, and labor tracking, and how you will partner with Finance and the rest of the Business Operations team on these processes.
• Participate in weekly one-on-ones with your manager to ensure you fully understand the expectations of the job.
• Attend weekly team meetings. Youll learn about the key goals of each program, how theyre doing, what challenges they face, and how you will contribute.

WITHIN 2 MONTHS, YOU’LL…

• Gain an understanding each employees role and their contribution to the organization.
• Attend program overview sessions to learn more about each teams contribution to TWs mission.
• Incorporate TWs Style Guide and Production process into your work products.
• Participate in, at least, one of our internal Professional Development trainings or a Center for Fun activity.

WITHIN 3 MONTHS, YOU’LL…

• Feel a sense of comfort and familiarity with the staff, your team, and your work.
• Continue to attend weekly departmental meetings with a stronger understanding of your teams strategic goal.
• Bring new ideas and suggestions to your weekly one-on-ones with your manager.
• Attend and participate in external functions with other members of your team.
• Complete your 90-day self-evaluation and performance review with your manager.
• Partner with your manager to establish your long-term goals for the remainder of the year.