Website Women's Foreign Policy Group
The Women’s Foreign Policy Group empowers and advances women’s leadership in international affairs through cutting-edge global policy programs featuring prominent women leaders, robust mentoring programs, and premier networking with high-level foreign policy practitioners. Founded over 28 years ago, WFPG expands the foreign policy dialogue across political divides and generations and supports women leaders at every stage of their careers.
Qualifications
- Commitment to the WFPG’s mission of advancing women’s leadership in foreign policy;
- A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience;
- Bachelor’s degree in International Relations or a related field.
- Strong event organization and management skills, with superb attention to detail and an ability to meet rapid, multiple deadlines in a fast-paced team-oriented environment;
- Experience managing multiple tasks concurrently and successfully, particularly under deadlines;
- Ability to articulately and professionally communicate in a clear, positive manner with members, speakers, partners, and staff, both verbally and in writing;
- A record of cultivating and maintaining strong working relationships with and among diverse stakeholders;
- Contribute to an organizational culture of continuous learning through rigorous program monitoring, data tracking, membership reporting, research, and reflection to ensure strong outcomes;
- Commitment to fostering diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices in program implementation;
- Previous supervisory experience, particularly of interns or other college-age students;
- Ability to thrive in collaborative settings, to motivate and lead WFPG interns, and to foster diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices in the office;
- Experience working with high-level professionals in international affairs and confidence in communicating with them;
- Interest in supporting a high-performing Executive Director and Board of Directors;
- Experience in fundraising or organizational development;
- Fluency with Microsoft Office suite, cloud-based document management software, and online project management tools, including G-Suite;
- A demonstrated track record of flexibility, creative problem-solving, and remaining calm under pressure.
Additional Information
The WFPG is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual. The Program Manager assists the Executive Director in all aspects of WFPG’s operations, including policy program planning, external engagement and outreach, membership collaboration, communication, and administration. The Program Manager manages WFPG’s Mentorship and Internship programs. The position requires a self-starter, preferably with a background in international affairs, who is well-organized, possesses excellent oral and written communication skills, and has run large-scale events. Candidates must be detail-oriented, flexible, and comfortable in a small active organization which requires multi-tasking, independence, and teamwork. This is a mid-level, in-person position based in Washington, DC, with extensive responsibility. The position reports to the Executive Director.
This position provides an opportunity to engage with U.S. and international foreign policy practitioners and expand knowledge of foreign policy issues. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to manage multiple tasks, work both independently and collaboratively, and communicate clearly and effectively with diverse partners and stakeholders.
Application Process
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