Nonprofit E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Washington DC
E-3 visa sponsorship jobs in Washington DC's nonprofit sector are concentrated among policy institutes, international development organizations, and advocacy groups. Major employers include the World Bank Group, AARP, and the American Red Cross. DC's unique density of mission-driven organizations makes it one of the strongest markets for Australian professionals seeking E-3 nonprofit roles.
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The salary range for this position is $62,000 to $78,000.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
As a strategic partner of the United Nations, the United Nations Foundation brings together fresh thinking and diverse voices around innovative ideas to drive progress and tackle problems. Sometimes we work behind-the-scenes, shaping negotiations and connecting experts, advocates and decision-makers. Other times we drive public awareness and involvement through communications, campaigns, and convenings. Over the years we’ve developed a diverse and dynamic portfolio of capabilities, tools, and platforms to help the UN build a better world for everyone, everywhere.
JOB SUMMARY
The Executive Assistant to the Vice President, People and Culture provides high-level administrative, operational, and scheduling support to the Vice President and designated senior leaders across the People and Culture team. The Executive Assistant coordinates priorities, manages key administrative workflows, and helps ensure timely, organized support for the team’s senior leadership.
This position is based in Washington, DC (hybrid schedule).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Vice President, People and Culture in handling sensitive matters with a high degree of confidentiality, discretion.
- Manage complex calendars, prioritize scheduling requests, and coordinate meetings, appointments, agendas, and daily commitments.
- Provide administrative and operational support, including drafting correspondence, memoranda, reports, invoices, and screening voicemails.
- Arrange travel and accommodations, prepare itineraries, and process expense reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Attend meetings on behalf of VP, taking and/or recording minutes and preparing other reference materials.
- Prepare and format documents, spreadsheets, presentations, reports, and project materials using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related systems.
- Review incoming communications and memoranda on behalf of senior staff, assess priority, and summarize or route information to appropriate team members.
- Perform office tasks including maintaining records, ordering supplies, and aid in administering HR and operations tasks/requests.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by executives.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Assistant, People and Culture is not a supervisory role.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION and/or EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred and/or at least four years of related experience required.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced environment, have a strong business sense and can decipher priorities and make sound judgement calls when needed.
- Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.
- Able to type minimum of 50 words per minute.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
COMPETENCIES
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and the ability to multitask.
- Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.
DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS
The United National Foundation will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
It is required you upload your resume and a cover letter for this position. Your application will be considered incomplete without these items. Please note that we cannot consider your application without a resume and cover letter submission.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
For full-time, U.S. benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:
- a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- 403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution
- group term and supplemental life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- back-up care
- employee assistance program
Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.
The United Nations Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this position is $62,000 to $78,000.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
As a strategic partner of the United Nations, the United Nations Foundation brings together fresh thinking and diverse voices around innovative ideas to drive progress and tackle problems. Sometimes we work behind-the-scenes, shaping negotiations and connecting experts, advocates and decision-makers. Other times we drive public awareness and involvement through communications, campaigns, and convenings. Over the years we’ve developed a diverse and dynamic portfolio of capabilities, tools, and platforms to help the UN build a better world for everyone, everywhere.
JOB SUMMARY
The Executive Assistant to the Vice President, People and Culture provides high-level administrative, operational, and scheduling support to the Vice President and designated senior leaders across the People and Culture team. The Executive Assistant coordinates priorities, manages key administrative workflows, and helps ensure timely, organized support for the team’s senior leadership.
This position is based in Washington, DC (hybrid schedule).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Vice President, People and Culture in handling sensitive matters with a high degree of confidentiality, discretion.
- Manage complex calendars, prioritize scheduling requests, and coordinate meetings, appointments, agendas, and daily commitments.
- Provide administrative and operational support, including drafting correspondence, memoranda, reports, invoices, and screening voicemails.
- Arrange travel and accommodations, prepare itineraries, and process expense reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Attend meetings on behalf of VP, taking and/or recording minutes and preparing other reference materials.
- Prepare and format documents, spreadsheets, presentations, reports, and project materials using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related systems.
- Review incoming communications and memoranda on behalf of senior staff, assess priority, and summarize or route information to appropriate team members.
- Perform office tasks including maintaining records, ordering supplies, and aid in administering HR and operations tasks/requests.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by executives.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Assistant, People and Culture is not a supervisory role.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION and/or EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred and/or at least four years of related experience required.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced environment, have a strong business sense and can decipher priorities and make sound judgement calls when needed.
- Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.
- Able to type minimum of 50 words per minute.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
COMPETENCIES
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and the ability to multitask.
- Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.
DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS
The United National Foundation will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
It is required you upload your resume and a cover letter for this position. Your application will be considered incomplete without these items. Please note that we cannot consider your application without a resume and cover letter submission.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
For full-time, U.S. benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:
- a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- 403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution
- group term and supplemental life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- back-up care
- employee assistance program
Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.
The United Nations Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Search Nonprofit Jobs in Washington DCNonprofit Jobs in Washington DC: Frequently Asked Questions
Which nonprofit organizations in Washington DC are known to sponsor E-3 visas?
Washington DC's nonprofit sector includes several organizations with established international hiring patterns. The World Bank Group, International Finance Corporation, AARP, the American Red Cross, and numerous policy think tanks such as the Brookings Institution and Urban Institute have filed Labor Condition Applications for specialty occupation roles. Organizations focused on global health, international development, and public policy tend to hire internationally at higher rates than domestically focused nonprofits.
Which neighborhoods or areas within Washington DC have the highest concentration of nonprofit E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Most E-3 visa-eligible nonprofit roles cluster in DC's central corridors rather than outlying areas. The K Street corridor houses many policy and advocacy organizations. Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom are home to international development and diplomatic-adjacent nonprofits. The Capitol Hill area attracts public policy and legislative-focused organizations. Unlike other states, Washington DC is a single jurisdiction, so proximity to federal agencies and international institutions drives employer concentration rather than city-to-city variation.
What types of nonprofit roles in Washington DC typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 sponsorship requires the role to meet the specialty occupation standard, meaning it must typically require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In DC's nonprofit sector, qualifying roles commonly include policy analysts, economists, public health researchers, communications specialists, international program managers, data analysts, and legal or compliance professionals. General program coordinator or administrative roles may not meet the specialty occupation threshold unless the position requires a specific degree field.
How do I find nonprofit E-3 sponsorship jobs in Washington DC?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa type and industry, making it straightforward to identify nonprofits in Washington DC that have active E-3 sponsorship history. Rather than sorting through general job boards, Migrate Mate surfaces employers whose Labor Condition Application filings confirm prior E-3 sponsorship activity. For nonprofit roles in DC, filtering by the Non-Profit and Social Services category narrows results to mission-driven organizations in the policy, development, and advocacy sectors where E-3 hiring is most common.
Are there any Washington DC-specific considerations for E-3 sponsorship in the nonprofit sector?
Washington DC nonprofits often intersect with federal grant funding, which can affect hiring timelines and headcount decisions. Organizations that receive federal appropriations may face additional administrative steps before extending offers to international candidates. DC's high concentration of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations means prevailing wage obligations under the LCA still apply regardless of the organization's tax-exempt status. Australian applicants should confirm that their prospective employer has experience with E-3 filings, as smaller advocacy groups may be less familiar with the process than larger international development organizations.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 nonprofit jobs in Washington DC?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.