Program Manager, Leadership Programs (RLP & AILP)

Aspen Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Aspen Institute in Washington, DC, is seeking a Program Manager for the Aspen Strategy Group. You will oversee the Rising Leaders Program and help launch the Albright International Leaders Program, coordinating applications, events, and documentation while supporting ASG and Aspen Security Forum activities.

The role requires strong project management, excellent writing, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in a relevant field strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience.
• Meticulous attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent communication, writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work as a team player within a small-team environment; multi-tasking and initiative.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all projects pertaining to the Rising Leaders Program, including the application cycle, seminar management, policy paper editing and publication process, virtual and in-person programming.
• Plan and execute Rising Leaders Program alumni programming and events throughout the year.
• Develop processes and lead the launch of the Albright International Leaders Program (AILP) from recruitment and promotion efforts, manage the application and selection process, and oversee programming for this new year-long program.
• Provide programmatic, administrative, and logistical support across the ASG portfolio including conferences and track II dialogues.
• Draft external correspondence for communications with meeting participants and outside stakeholders.
• Translate broad objectives into actionable plans, establish priorities, manage deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Writing

Organizational skills

Communication

Team player

Time management

Discretion with sensitive information

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

iContact

WordPress

FormAssembly

Canva

Job description

Aspen Institute in Washington, DC, is seeking a Program Manager for the Aspen Strategy Group. You will oversee the Rising Leaders Program and help launch the Albright International Leaders Program, coordinating applications, events, and documentation while supporting ASG and Aspen Security Forum activities.

The role requires strong project management, excellent writing, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.