Gates Foundation is hiring Global Health Program Assistants (24-Month Contract) – Multiple Openings | $30.58–$42.79/hr

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Gates Foundation is hiring Global Health Program Assistants (24-Month Contract) – Multiple Openings | $30.58–$42.79/hr

Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: March 17, 2025 (9 days left)
Salary Range: $30.58 – $42.79 per hour

About the Organization

Gates Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting poverty, disease, and inequity worldwide. Employees enjoy a diverse, inclusive workplace with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, family leave, retirement contributions, and more.

About the Role

The Global Health Program Assistant role offers a two-year opportunity to provide administrative and organizational support for teams working on global health initiatives. This position supports two key teams:

Enterics, Diagnostics, Genomics, & Epidemiology (EDGE) Team – Focuses on childhood diarrheal disease reduction, typhoid elimination, diagnostics for infectious diseases, and pathogen surveillance in low- and middle-income countries.
Malaria Team – Works towards malaria eradication by investing in vaccines, vector control, surveillance, health system strengthening, and strategic partnerships.

Candidates may be placed in either team based on their skills and experience.

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Key Responsibilities

Calendar Management: Schedule and coordinate meetings across multiple time zones.
Travel Coordination: Arrange domestic and international travel.
Event Planning: Assist in organizing meetings, conferences, and presentations.
Administrative Support: Handle email communication, document management, expense reports, and reimbursements.
Communication & Coordination: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including grantees and partners.
Special Projects: Support ad-hoc projects as needed.
Team Culture & Engagement: Help design team-building activities and celebrations.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Experience: 3+ years in an administrative role in a fast-paced environment.
Skills:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
- Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
- Professionalism, discretion, and a collaborative approach.
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.