Program Associate, Democracy Program - The Carter Center (Apply by March 30th!)

The Carter Center seeks a Program Associate to organize and coordinate the Democracy Program’s global projects. The role involves research, publications, international meetings, project documents, funding, budgeting, monitoring, administrative support, and logistics. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, two years of relevant experience, and preferred qualifications include a post-graduate degree in international studies, political science, or public policy, two years in human rights, governance, or elections, program management experience, strong collaboration, analytical skills, and excellent communication. Occasional travel, including Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT), is required. All non-exempt employees must reside in Georgia.

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Organization Name: The Carter Center

Role Title: Program Associate, Democracy Program

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: Competitive

Location: Atlanta, Georgia (Hybrid, flexible weekly schedule with required commute to The Carter Center)

Link to Apply: https://staff-emory.icims.com/jobs/161662/the-carter-center%3a-program-associate%2c-democracy-program/job

Position Overview: The Carter Center seeks a Program Associate to organize, coordinate, and plan operational facets of the Democracy Program's global projects, working with headquarters, field staff, consultants, and external experts to achieve project goals. The role involves conducting research and developing publications, representing the program at international meetings and conferences, writing project documents and reports, identifying funding resources and developing fundraising strategies, managing budgeting and grants, monitoring expenditures, providing limited administrative support, and handling logistics for meetings and travel. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, with preferred qualifications including a post-graduate degree in international studies, political science, or public policy, two years working on human rights, governance, or elections issues, program management experience, strong collaborative and analytical skills, and excellent written and oral communication abilities. Occasional travel required including Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT). All non-exempt employees must reside in Georgia.