Program Associate

• Support day-to-day management and coordination of Aspen's global network of 13 International Partners, strengthening collaboration and institutional alignment.
• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of key initiatives including the Global Changemakers Workshop and International Committee Meetings.
• Manage financial and legal operations including monitoring funding streams, administering scholarships, and tracking budgets.
• Provide strategic writing, operational, and administrative support to the Executive Director and International Partners team.

This role strengthens the global network of Aspen International Partners, fostering dialogue, leadership, and action to address society's greatest challenges across 16 countries.

• Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree in international affairs, public policy, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in program management, international affairs, nonprofit operations, or partnerships.
• Strong organizational, project management, and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Experience designing and executing convenings, and comfort managing budgets, grants, and contracts.

Salary range: $58,000 - $65,000. Benefits include health, dental, vision, prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave.

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit founded in 1949 that drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to solve society's greatest challenges, with headquarters in Washington, DC and an international network of partners.