IVLP Program Associate: Global Logistics & Budgets (Hybrid)

Meridian-International-Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian is seeking a Program Associate to support the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in Washington, DC. The role involves handling administrative tasks, budgeting, and travel logistics under DoS guidance, with possible partial remote work.

You will work on disbursement of funds, prep of program documents, and coordination with staff and partners to ensure timely program delivery. A strong candidate will have communication, organization, and budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required.
• 0-2 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and travel arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Use database to prepare visitors' biographic information.
• Prepare welcome materials and sightseeing information.
• Disburse and reconcile funds including per diem and travel advances.
• Arrange domestic flights, accommodations, transportation, and events within budget.
• Coordinate with interpreters and liaisons about project details.
• Develop budgets for proposals and DoS submission.
• Process program documents and translations when needed.
• Pay bills and reconcile credit card statements.
• Complete final accounting for DoS and Meridian.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Inter-cultural communication

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Zoom

Salesforce

Job description

Meridian is seeking a Program Associate to support the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in Washington, DC. The role involves handling administrative tasks, budgeting, and travel logistics under DoS guidance, with possible partial remote work.

You will work on disbursement of funds, prep of program documents, and coordination with staff and partners to ensure timely program delivery. A strong candidate will have communication, organization, and budgeting skills.