Program Assistant

Company: Social Science Research Council
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of interdisciplinary research in the social sciences through a wide variety of workshops and conferences, fellowships and grants, summer training institutes, scholarly exchanges, research, and publications . For more information, please visit our website: https://www.ssrc.org/. The SSRC is seeking a Program Assistant to work with the Better Urbanism, Infrastructure, and Land-Use Decision (BUILD) Research Network Program. This is an entry-level position to support all aspects of the program’s work, including small grant administration, event planning, membership recruitment and support, and general administrative and financial operations. Responsibilites Support the BUILD Program Director with overall administration of the program Organize and provide logistical support for meetings, conferences, workshops, convenings and other events (on-site, off- site, and virtual) Build and maintain schedules and invites for meetings, convenings, workshops, and other regular engagements Maintain mailing lists and prepare regular mailings to network members Maintain the program’s social media and online presence Assist in program outreach and maintaining member engagement Provide administrative support for program operations, including, but not limited to, file maintenance, preparing meeting materials, creating and maintaining databases and spreadsheets, processing payment requests, and other administrative program support tasks Other duties and additional responsibilities and projects as directed, depending upon interest and capacity Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required (social sciences, humanities, engineering, or a related field strongly preferred) Knowledge of or a strong interest in issues related to housing, energy, and transportation infrastructure Events management experience Proficiency in MS Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook), Google Suite. (Proficiency in other productivity software a plus) Ability to multitask and prioritize daily activities to meet competing deadlines Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail Strong writing and oral communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Preferred Skills/Qualifications Experience or familiarity with web content management and/or database management Experience or familiarity with finding, aggregating, and synthesizing data and information using AI a plus but not required Terms, Salary and Benefits Annual salary is $50,000 - $53,000 annually. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life, and gym reimbursement; annual tuition and/or student loan reimbursement; outstanding pension plan and tax savings programs; generous vacation and sick leave; and more. This position is based in New York City, with the option to work from the SSRC office or remotely from within the continental United States, at the employee’s discretion, aside from two mandatory in-person meetings each year. Application Information The Social Science Research Council is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunity and to cultivating and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. SSRC maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. All aspects of employment with the Council are made on the basis of competence, skill and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, gender Identity and expression, national origin/ancestry, ethnicity, age, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital or domestic partner status, medical conditions (including pregnancy and/or genetic information) or physical or mental disability, citizenship status or any other categories prohibited by law.

Keywords: Social Science Research Council, Stratford , Program Assistant, Administration, Clerical , New York City, Connecticut