Program Development Specialist- Temporary

CIEE; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CIEE is seeking a Program Development Specialist to support BridgeUSA High School in expanding placements with Local Coordinators. This temporary role reports to the Regional Placement Manager and is US-based with remote work options.

You will help identify districts, develop outreach strategies, and collaborate across teams to implement effective engagement campaigns that advance placement goals while upholding CIEE's values and mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent.
• Passion for intercultural exchange and belief in the CIEE mission.
• Sales experience (lead generation and conversion) in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Grassroots marketing experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage high-volume goals within tight deadlines.
• Accurate reporting on sales activity and forecasting.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with an attitude to overcome any challenge.
• Experience with volunteer management is a plus.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Experience with CRM databases a plus; Salesforce experience preferred.
• Ability to embrace CIEE's Core Values (Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and Problem Solving) and culture.
• CIEE believes that professionals with varied backgrounds bring unique approaches and ideas to solving problems and advancing our mission to bring the world together.
• Qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Placement Manager in developing a school and outreach strategy to increase placements.
• Work independently and also in collaboration with various team members to outline strategies and help with implementation.
• Create new, creative outreach strategies.
• Implement and deliver various outreach strategies based on the needs of the team.

Skills

Sales experience

Intercultural communication

Organization

CRM experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Position

Program Development Specialist- TemporaryReports to Regional Placement Manager

Department

BridgeUSA High School

Location

U.S. based remote

Who we are

CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and multi-cultural world.

Why work with us

You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between people, countries, and cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives, our alumni change the world. Be part of the change! You will be part of a fast-paced, international, and collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study abroad locations, with facilities and staff in over 30 countries. Additionally, we help international participants from over 140 countries come to the USA each year. Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams, and are dedicated to advancing our almost 80-year-old mission to make the world a more peaceful place.

Who you are

As a Program Development Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the High School Exchange USA team with developing and implementing a successful strategy to increase the number of placements made by Local Coordinators. This strategy should include identifying school districts to target and any relevant deadlines in addition to working with the Regional Placement Manager to identify host family leads.

What you'll do

• Support the Regional Placement Manager in developing a school and outreach strategy to increase placements.
• Work independently and also in collaboration with various team members to outline strategies and help with implementation.
• Create new, creative outreach strategies.
• Implement and deliver various outreach strategies based on the needs of the team.

What you'll bring

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent.
• A passion for intercultural exchange and belief in the CIEE mission!
• Sales experience (lead generation and conversion) in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Grassroots marketing experience is a plus!
• Ability to manage high-volume goals within tight deadlines.
• Accurate reporting on sales activity and forecasting.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with an attitude to overcome any challenge.
• Experience with volunteer management is a plus.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Experience with CRM type databases a plus; Salesforce experience preferred.
• Ability to embrace CIEE's Core Values (Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and Problem Solving) and culture.
• CIEE believes that professionals with varied backgrounds bring unique approaches and ideas to solving problems and advancing our mission to bring the world together.
• Qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to federal regulations and CIEE policies, a background check, reference check, and education and employment verification will be conducted as conditions of employment.