Global Leadership Programs Coordinator (Remote/Travel)

Meridian-International-Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Center for Global Leadership in Washington, DC seeks a Coordinator to manage administrative, logistical, and financial arrangements for in-person and virtual leadership programs. The role supports federal and private-sector-funded initiatives and may involve travel.

A 2+ year track record in admin and program support is preferred, with strong organizational and intercultural communication skills. The position is based in Washington, D.C., with possible partial remote work; an exempt,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as listed in Education
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience working with international participants or programs preferred
• Experience with international convenings or United Nations ecosystem preferred
• Experience coordinating travel logistics and managing budgets in compliance with procedures

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end logistics for domestic and international programs, including travel and lodging logistics
• Manage virtual and hybrid programming logistics, including videoconferencing and registrations
• Produce written outputs such as session descriptions, briefing documents, and program summaries
• Administer and reconcile program funds and develop/monitor project budgets; process invoices and reimbursements
• Lead procurement processes: drafting RFPs/RFQs, vendor contracts, and documentation
• Support participant recruitment, materials preparation, and visa documentation
• Maintain digital records in line with data privacy policies
• Provide stakeholder updates and assist with funder reporting and financial reconciliation
• Provide onsite logistical support during potential travel
• Assist with program communications and development of proposals
• Complete organizational administrative duties in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Intercultural communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, International Development, Political Science, Science and Technology Policy, Security Studies, Public Administration, Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Zoom

Salesforce

Job description

Meridian Center for Global Leadership in Washington, DC seeks a Coordinator to manage administrative, logistical, and financial arrangements for in-person and virtual leadership programs. The role supports federal and private-sector-funded initiatives and may involve travel.

A 2+ year track record in admin and program support is preferred, with strong organizational and intercultural communication skills. The position is based in Washington, D.C., with possible partial remote work; an exempt,