Early Childhood Project Assistant (On-Call)

ICF seeks an on-call ProjectAssistant to help support our important work in Child Care and Development TA Projects. The ProjectAssistant will work with project teams supporting ICFs work in the field of early childhood education in the federal state and private sectors. Individuals at ICF have an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge gain exposure to major projects and interact with experts and clients in the field while building content knowledge and consulting skills.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented organized adaptable and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced dynamic ideal candidate will also be able to work independently and apply their knowledge to support completion of high priority tasks requiring quick turnarounds. They must also be able to maintain a consistent work schedule and be available during regular work hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support data management tasks such as data mapping data collection entry and analysis and Data quality checks and testing.
• Support the development of materials for client-sponsored meetings and conferences.
• Track progress of deliverables.
• Perform various support tasks such as assisting with surveys gathering survey data and creating graphic representations of survey results.
• Remediate Web resources for 508 compliance.
• Track and fix broken URL links on Web resources.
• Providing technology support for virtual conferences and meetings.
• Providing note taking for multiple virtual conferences or meetings.
• Collaborate with project teams to plan organize and complete assigned projects within established timelines and protocols.
• Support the development and implementation of effective communication strategies to share timely information within projects and externally.
• Support completion of high-priority tasks within tight timelines.
• Complete information gathering and administrative tasks to support completion of project-required and ad hoc reports.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in early childhood education public policy public administration management or related field.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications (Word PowerPoint Outlook Excel. SharePoint Microsoft Teams).
• 1 year experience course work or Interest in child development and early care and education field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with project tracking and using project plans to meet deadlines.
• Experience working in an early childhood orchild careprogram.
• Experience working with multiple teams and partner groups.
• Experience with project tracking and using project plans to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge ofSection508 compliance.
• Experience providing logistical support and general project support such as activity tracking task coordination and materials formatting.

Professional Skills

• Excellent verbal interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to translate complex topics into simple content that is easy to read understand and apply.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment managing multiple priorities at the same time while being able to meet urgent deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support positive client relations team building and business development opportunities.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to complete complex tasks within tight timelines.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to adapt and learn and use new technology tools and platforms and identify ways to enhance and improve efficiency and productivity.

Working at ICF

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: