Hellman and Simons Fellow for Science, Engineering, & Technology

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Draft and edit materials for internal and external audiences, including event summaries, briefing remarks, white papers, policy briefs, meeting summaries, and online content.
• Gather, synthesize, and translate research findings and technical data for policy-relevant audiences.
• Support grant reporting and as needed, contribute to grant proposal development.
• Help coordinate and support advisory committees and expert groups, including preparing agendas, background materials, and logistics for meetings and workshops.
• Draft meeting summaries and track follow-up actions and commitments.
• Support stakeholder engagement for the interinstitutional partnership, including coordinating communications and preparing materials for partner convenings.
• Collaborate with the Program Associate for SET to prepare and distribute conference and event materials and provide on-site support.
• Draft summaries and other documentation for public programs, including lectures, workshops, and policy discussions.
• Support outreach and communications activities to expand the reach of SET program work.
• Collaborate with other Academy departments—including communications, events, publications, and development—to ensure successful completion of program activities.
• Aid in executive briefings, presidential remarks, and speechwriting as requested.
• Participate in member engagement initiatives and help strengthen the Academy's profile in academic and policy communities.
• With guidance from senior program staff, identify professional development opportunities relevant to science and technology policy.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ability to synthesize and summarize research findings and recommendations to a variety of audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and event management skills.
• Ability to display initiative and strong follow-through skills in managing tasks and responsibilities independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate professionally and effectively interface with a wide range of constituents, including Academy members, staff, and the public at large.
• Ability to learn quickly, prioritize tasks, and work accurately under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable, with strong problem-solving skills in a dynamic and changing environment.