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    Program Associate, Community Engagement Exchange Program - Washington, United States - International Research & Exchanges Board

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    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.

    The Program Associate will be a critical and valued member of the CEE/CSP(Community Engagement Exchange Program) team providing backstopping support to a variety of program activities including but not limited to: pre-program travel logistics and preparation; pre-departure orientation; planning and executing program activities and workshops; recruitment and onboarding of host practicum organizations; and program finances and reporting.

    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; work experience may include internships or part-time job or a combination of both
    • Interest or experience in leadership development
    • Interest or experience in international exchange or professional development programming
    • Work, volunteer, or internship experience with community-based organizations either in the U.S. or abroad preferred
    • Experience working with diverse groups and teams toward a shared goal
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
    • Strong interpersonal skills and networking ability
    • Excellent attention to detail
    • Excellent organizational skills and ability to adhere to strict deadlines
    • Excellent computer skills; proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce preferred
    • You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

    Your Daily Tasks

    • Assist with project activities including establishing systems for tracking progress and processes
    • Support participant pre-departure orientation and pre-arrival administrative processes and logistics
    • Support host practicum organization recruitment and onboarding
    • Contribute to program monitoring, evaluation, learning, and data management efforts
    • Support network development through and serve as an active connector for the program's eventual network of participants, alumni, hosts, and volunteers
    • Coordinate event logistics and make travel bookings
    • Manage grant applications and support of awardee engagement
    • Represent the program to external partners during phone calls and in-person meetings and events
    • Advise program participants and liaise with host organization representatives and volunteers
    • Contribute to the program's communications efforts, including social media, success stories, and program reports
    • Contribute to program renewals and competes as requested
    • Assist with financial tracking, procurement, payment processing, and credit card reconciliation
    • Contribute to a positive team working environment
    • Other support duties as needed.

    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.

    NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

    EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

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



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