Program Associate, Community Engagement Exchange and Community Solutions Programs at IREX in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

IREX


Job Category: Communities & Governance Practice
Requisition Number: PROGR003123

November 19, 2024
Full-Time
Headquarters | Washington, DC 20005, USA

Job Details

Description

Who We Are

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. With a projected annual portfolio of more than $150 million and more than 750 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

IREX is hiring a Program Associate within the Leadership Practice to provide support to the Community Engagement Exchange and Community Solutions Programs, professional fellowships and leadership development programs funded by the U.S. Department of State. Participants from 100 eligible countries complete a three- or four-month practicum and leadership development course in the United States before returning home to implement community development projects. The Program Associate will support all aspects of the program lifecycle with a particular focus on curriculum and event design and delivery activities and fellow advising.

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.

Are you the next member of our team?

Your Background & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1+ years of work experience
• Demonstrated commitment to international education or professional development programming
• Experience teaching, facilitating trainings, tutoring, serving as a teaching assistant, or fulfilling any other instructional role including lesson planning and delivery
• Experience coordinating events with 100 or more attendees, including preparing event materials such as agendas and session handouts and/or managing event logistics such as transportation arrangements, check-in processes, and on-site troubleshooting
• Experience advising or providing formal support to international students, scholars, or fellows
• Experience using Canvas, Outlook, Salesforce, and/or Formstack
• Experience studying, working, or volunteering internationally or with an international organization in the United States
• Familiarity with the culture and language of one or more countries eligible for the Community Engagement Exchange or Community Solutions Programs
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and networking ability
• High level of intercultural competence
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Excellent computer skills, including basic proficiency in the full Microsoft Office Suite
• You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

Your Daily Tasks

• Support the design and delivery of leadership development courses, including lesson planning, managing course content on the Canvas learning management system, and ensuring all course materials are fully accessible for participants with disabilities
• Support the design and delivery of large-scale events such as orientations and re-entry workshops, including preparing event materials and coordinating event logistics
• Support fellows during their pre-departure, practicum, and post-practicum periods
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records in Salesforce and other platforms.
• Assist with financial tracking, procurement, payment processing, and credit card reconciliation
• Manage program email inboxes
• Advise fellows, keep notes of all substantial communications, and resolve or escalate any challenges in a timely manner
• Represent the program to external partners during phone calls, in-person engagements, and virtual meetings and events
• Serve as an active connector for the programs’ network of participants, alumni, hosts, and volunteers
• Write sections of internal/external reports, presentations, and other products
• Advise fellows, keep notes of all substantial communications, and resolve or escalate any challenges in a timely manner
• Represent the program to external partners during phone calls, in-person engagements, and virtual meetings and events
• Serve as an active connector for the programs’ network of participants, alumni, hosts, and volunteers
• Write sections of internal/external reports, presentations, and other products
• Engage and build relationships with partners and vendors
• Contribute to proposal components as requested 
• With the supervision of project leadership and in compliance with U.S. government regulations and IREX policy, accurately perform financial administration tasks (credit card reconciliation, participant and partner reimbursements, stipend disbursements, procurement of goods and services, etc.)
• Collaborate with team members and offer support
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture
• Actively participate in IREX and Leadership Practice events, volunteering occasionally to participate on committees
• Other support duties as needed.

You Will Get:

Committed, passionate, collaborative, and mission-driven colleagues who make IREX a good place to work. You will receive best-in-class learning, development, and growth opportunities, as well as a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive. This includes a well-being and employee assistance program, health, dental, and vision coverage, a flexible work schedule, a generous PTO policy, a technology stipend, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and many more benefits.

This position offers an anticipated salary range of approximately $43,200 - $52,000

IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is eligible for Telework. The eligible employee is a regular, full-time DC-based staff who works from a worksite outside the DC office for one or more days a week.

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

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EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

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