Global Public Programs Specialist – Events & Research

The-Chicago-Council-On-Global-Affairs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/in-office mix

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement match

Parental leave

Job summary

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is seeking a Program Officer to support public programming and strategic content. This hybrid role requires in-person attendance three days per week at our Downtown Chicago location and involves speaker coordination, planning, and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities include drafting program materials, managing registrations and budgets, coordinating vendors, and supporting special projects to ensure high-impact events for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, public policy, or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational, writing, and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Research global affairs topics, draft program materials, and support run-of-show and remarks.
• Plan and execute public programming logistics, including speaker coordination, travel, lodging, and reimbursements.
• Support cross-team programming, private programs, and daylong events.
• Recruit and manage event staffing, oversee on-site operations, and VIP presence.
• Manage registration, attendee inquiries, and CMS/Cvent pages; coordinate vendors and budgets.

Skills

Project coordination

Event management

Stakeholder outreach

Communication

Budgeting

Research

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Cvent

CMS

Meeting Pulse

Salesforce (CRM)

Job description

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is seeking a Program Officer to support public programming and strategic content. This hybrid role requires in-person attendance three days per week at our Downtown Chicago location and involves speaker coordination, planning, and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities include drafting program materials, managing registrations and budgets, coordinating vendors, and supporting special projects to ensure high-impact events for diverse audiences.