Director of Programs & Member Engagement

U.S.–U.A.E. Business Council; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Transportation allowance

Profit sharing

401K matching contribution

Job summary

The U.S.–U.A.E. Business Council in Washington, DC is seeking a dedicated professional to help manage events and member services in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will work in the office and collaborate across teams to support senior leadership.

The role offers progression from Associate Director to Director or Senior Director, depending on experience, with responsibilities spanning event execution, member communications, and policy-focused writing.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of professional experience with business or government
• BA required; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience or familiarity with the Middle East and the Gulf region

Responsibilities

• Managing events from conceptualization to execution
• Ensuring regular engagement with member companies and successful and timely execution of member deliverables
• Preparing meetings, writing meeting synopses, and providing related executive support
• Writing press releases, corporate profiles, sectoral overviews, policy reports, and other informational materials
• Compiling a daily digest of key news articles about the U.S. and U.A.E.
• Executing special projects and miscellaneous leadership requests as needed

Skills

Event planning

Executive support

Press writing

Written communication

Research skills

Social media

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Proactive thinking

Education

BA required

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The U.S.–U.A.E. Business Council in Washington, DC is seeking a dedicated professional to help manage events and member services in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will work in the office and collaborate across teams to support senior leadership.

The role offers progression from Associate Director to Director or Senior Director, depending on experience, with responsibilities spanning event execution, member communications, and policy-focused writing.