Diplomacy Programs & Stakeholder Events Coordinator

Meridian International Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian International Center in Washington, D.C. seeks a Coordinator for the Center for Corporate Diplomacy.

The role leads event implementation for Global Business Briefings, Salon Dinners, and Receptions, while supporting business development and stakeholder engagement with 1009+ Corporate Council members. Responsibilities include materials creation, travel and procurement support, Salesforce data management, and research to inform program direction.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; experience may substitute.
• 2-3 years in nonprofit development, events, or admin roles.
• Strong writing for memos, proposals, and notices.
• Experience coordinating events and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead event implementation for Center programs (briefings, dinners, receptions).
• Prepare materials: invitations, agendas, speaker bios, memos.
• Coordinate with internal teams and third parties for on-site readiness.
• Manage attendee invitations and RSVP tracking.
• Research trends to inform program direction.

Skills

Event planning

Customer service

Strong writing

Intercultural comms

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Meeting facilitation

Education

Undergraduate degree

2-3 years related experience

Tools

Salesforce

Canva

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Job description

Meridian International Center in Washington, D.C. seeks a Coordinator for the Center for Corporate Diplomacy.

The role leads event implementation for Global Business Briefings, Salon Dinners, and Receptions, while supporting business development and stakeholder engagement with 1009+ Corporate Council members. Responsibilities include materials creation, travel and procurement support, Salesforce data management, and research to inform program direction.