CRA Careers
CRA is growing! If you’re interested in working with some of the brightest minds in computing as they envision the future of computing, CRA wants you to join our team! We offer competitive pay with great benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive team environment. Come join us!
The Computing Research Association (CRA), founded in 1972, is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to strengthen computing research by collaborating with industry, government, and academia. We achieve this by guiding the computing research community, educating policymakers and the public, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and socially responsible computing research environment.
CRA is seeking a full-time Program Assistant or Program Associate to collaborate with the CRA Committee on Education (CRA-E). This role will offer substantial support for initiatives that amplify the community’s understanding of CRA, its committees, objectives, and services. This position is tailored for a highly driven individual dedicated to supporting the coordination of programs. Additionally, the person hired will assist with administrative tasks. The ability to consistently complete a range of tasks on time, often independently, is crucial. A willingness to broaden one’s awareness of the computing field is a must.
Ideal Candidate:
- Possesses 3-5 years of project management experience, with a focus on organizing both in-person and virtual events/programs.
- Understands accessibility requirements and corresponding services.
- Is an adept communicator, eager learner, and believes in teamwork.
- Can independently handle tasks of various complexities promptly and efficiently.
- Is proactive and driven, with an interest in expanding knowledge in the computing domain.
This position will be directly reporting to CRA’s Director of Educational Initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Coordination: Manage tasks related to assigned CRA-E programs understanding their goals, timelines, budgets, and limitations.
- Event Planning: Arrange physical and virtual meetings, workshops, and webinars. This involves managing logistics such as reservations, accessibility services, A/V equipment, and materials.
- Community Organizing: Engage in community outreach at conferences/events to build connections and promote program opportunities.
- Content Creation: Assist in preparing and distributing content such as brochures, slides, newsletters, meeting records, and reports to stakeholders.
- Communications: Spotlight CRA-E program achievements, update the CRA-E website, and leverage communication tools such as social media and videos to boost outreach.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (required).
- Mastery in administrative tasks: contact management, timeline tracking, note-taking, calendar management (required).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite, and other informational management tools (required).
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (required).
- Team player with excellent organizational and time management abilities (required).
- Eligible to work in the United States (required).
- Live in the D.C. metro area (required).
- Familiarity with marketing, social media, website editing (WordPress preferred), coordination software, database systems, and MailChimp (preferred).
- Assistant level: 1-2 years of program coordination experience (preferred).
- Associate level: 3-5 years of project management experience (preferred).
CRA offers an excellent benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume at this link https://cra.org/cra-program-associate/, as well as complete all fields. Questions on the position can be emailed to: employment@cra.org.
The Computing Research Association (CRA), established in 1972, is a Washington, DC-based non-profit with the mission of catalyzing computing research by joining with industry, government, and academia. We execute this mission by leading the computing research community, informing policymakers and the public, and championing a diverse, welcoming, equitable, and socially responsible computing research community.
CRA is seeking a full-time Administrator for Events Management. The successful candidate will lead or oversee all aspects of event planning and execution for CRA-hosted events, ensuring seamless coordination with program staff for events and meeting their requirements, and tracking and reporting event budgets. This position reports to CRA’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) and works closely with the CRA leadership and volunteer boards and councils, oversees staff working events, and manages event contracts and other financial aspects. Experience with organizing events funded by federal agencies or organizations is advantageous.
This position demands strong organizational skills to manage multiple events simultaneously and ensure all deadlines are met. It also requires a high attention to detail – both to meet the requirements of the program organizers/attendees and to monitor event budgets. The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently, with significant autonomy, and work collaboratively with program members, staff, and attendees that range from undergraduate students to senior leaders in the computing field. An ability to effectively communicate and cultivate relationships with these internal and external partners is essential.
Responsibilities (not exhaustive):
- Event Planning and Execution: Oversee all stages of event planning and execution, while maintaining adherence to programmatic requirements.
- Contract Management: Act as CRA’s main point of contact for contract negotiations and management, maintaining effective communication with clients and vendors.
- Financial Oversight: Manage budgetary aspects of events, including financial reporting and compliance with funding agency requirements.
- Pre- and Post-Event Logistics: Ensure that event supplies and equipment are delivered to venues on-time and on-budget, and arrange delivery back to CRA after the event is completed.
- Working with Attendees: Represent CRA well as the primary point of contact for event attendees and participants.
Qualifications:
- Experience in event management, hospitality, or a related field (required);
- Evidence of project leadership and problem-solving capabilities (required);
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (required);
- Ability to collaborate effectively with staff and community members (required);
- Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills (required);
- Eligibility to work in the United States (required);
- Live in the D.C. metro area (required).
CRA offers an excellent benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume at cra.org/administrator-for-events-management/, as well as complete all fields. Questions on the position can be emailed to: employment@cra.org.