Program Director

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

TheU.S.–U.A.E. Business Councilis seeking a dedicated professional to help manage events and member services at a fast-paced, growing business association. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and organizational skills and be a team player. The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is based in Washington, D.C. and the successful candidate would be expected to work in the office.We will consider candidates across the Associate Director, Director, or Senior Director levels, based on experience and qualifications.

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

Required Skills

• Responsive, professional, and positive “can-do” attitude with senior executives and government officials
• Ability to think and act proactively to execute leadership directives
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with other team members in execution of various projects
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) and research skills
• Ability to multitask, plan ahead, and deliver on strict deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Proficiency with social media

Required Experience and Education

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

Salary and Benefits

• 60K-80K annual salary, based on experience and qualifications
• 5-20% yearly bonus potential, based on year-end performance
• Generous benefits, including eligibility for health, dental, life, and disability insurance, transportation allowance, profit sharing, and 401K matching contribution