Who We Are The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) builds mutual understanding through carefully designed short-term visits to the United States for current and emerging foreign leaders. With an 80-plus-year history, it is the longest-running State Department-sponsored exchange program. Cultural Vistas is one of eight National Program Agencies (NPAs) that works together with the U.S. Department of State to administer, design, and implement IVLP projects.

In this role, our team is responsible for arranging professional and cultural itineraries throughout the United States that directly support and advance U.S. foreign policy goals, while reflecting the interests of each international visitor. We perform significant research into project themes, arrange program sessions in Washington, D.C., and work with affiliates of Global Ties U.S. to complete each IVLP project. Who You Are To be successful in this job, you will excel in customer service, organizational skills, communication skills, event facilitation, and have experience with administering program exchanges. This job will require frequent in-person/in-office work in the Washington, DC headquarters and is dependent upon the availability of grant funds. What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do

• Your job will be to assist with administering multiple IVLP projects: including the preparation of participant financial and travel logistics, event planning, and technical support. You may also be tasked with fulfilling similar functions on other Exchange Visitor Programs carried out by the team.
• At any given time, you will be responsible for communicating with interpreter-liaisons, the U.S. Department of State, and Global Ties U.S. partner members. You will also help deliver administrative content for in-person and virtual projects for participants.
• You will report to the Assistant Program Director within the Exchange Visitor and Grant Programs (EVGP) Department.
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Company Description

Cultural Vistas equips global leaders with the skills needed to solve complex challenges through professional and intercultural experiences. Founded in 1963, our international exchange non-profit organization has nurtured over 150,000 alumni working to build international connections in more than 130 countries around the world. At Cultural Vistas, we envision a world where experiential learning opportunities foster a shared understanding and appreciation of diversity, equity, and cultural exchange. Rising global conflicts require a renewed focus on creating developmental opportunities\xe2\x80\x94equipping individuals with skills to bridge deep divides and advance civil society around the world. Cultural Vistas addresses these challenges by implementing a unique portfolio of compelling intercultural exchange programs designed to deliver a lasting and measurable impact on participants. Our global community includes world leaders, community activists, and professionals across many industries. Cultural Vistas believes that exposure to different cultures, languages, and people promotes mutual understanding and shared solutions. These experiences transform participants into problem solvers who value diversity, are agile decision-makers and are more adept at building global, cross-sector networks. Cultural Vistas maintains a dynamic team across the globe with physical offices in Washington, DC and Berlin, Germany. Learn more at culturalvistas.org.

Benefits

Time

• 20 PTO Days/year
  • Given up front (not accrued)
  • Pro-rated first year, balance increases after 3 years of employment
• 6 Sick Days/year
  • Given up front (not accrued)
  • Pro-rated first year
• 12 paid holidays/year + 1 Floating Holiday
• 35-Hour Workweek
  • Flexible Work Arrangement (7.75 hours x 5 days OR 8.5 hours x 4 days and 4 hours x 1 day)

Development

• Student Loan Repayment Program ($50/month after 1 year of employment)
• Certification Reimbursement ($1,000/year after 1 year of employment)
• Tuition Reimbursement ($2,000/year after 1 year of employment)
• Kudos Employee Recognition System (with Amazon Gift Card Rewards)
• Quarterly Spot Awards (3 employees/quarter, $750/employee)
• Professional Development Opportunities
  • Access to Nonprofit Ready (Online professional learning platform)

Wellness

• Medical Insurance \xe2\x80\x93 3 plan options: Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 85%-95%
  • Employee-only semi-monthly cost ranges from $19.93- $74.97
• Dental Insurance: Cultural Vistas covers employee cost 100%
• Vision Insurance: Cultural Vistas covers employee cost 87%
  • Employee-only plan semi-monthly cost: $0.50
• Life Insurance \xe2\x80\x93 Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 100%
• Short-Term Disability Insurance \xe2\x80\x93 Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 100%
• Long-Term Disability Insurance \xe2\x80\x93 Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 100%
• AD&D Insurance \xe2\x80\x93 Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 100%
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent FSA
• Physical Health and Wellness Reimbursement - $100/year
• Free gym access in the DC office

Financial

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan (100% of the first 2% of compensation after one year of employment)
• Pretax Commuter Benefits
• $250 one-time allowance for home office expenses
• $45/month to off-set communications expenses (phone/internet bills \xe2\x80\x93 reimbursed quarterly)
• Annual year-end salary increases based on market and merit (COLA and performance) if hired before Sept 15 of the prior year (all salaries are benchmarked to the Washington, DC nonprofit market)