Who We Are

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. With a projected annual portfolio of more than $100 million and more than 600 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

IREX seeks an entry-level Program Associate for its Leadership Practice to provide programmatic support for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program. This position will support all aspects of the program life cycle including curriculum and events, logistics management, communications, and advising fellows. This position will also carry out additional duties and tasks to meet the needs of the organization, team, or as assigned by the supervisor.

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.

Are you the next member of our team?

Your Background & Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree related to international development.
• 1 + years of work experience work; may include a combination of part-time, internships, etc.
• Proven experience managing multiple administrative tasks in a demanding, time-sensitive work environment.
• Experience or interest in entrepreneurship programming, leadership development, and international education or exchange.
• Experience with public speaking, presentations and/or teaching, training development and facilitation, preferred.
• Experience with event planning logistics, preferred.
• Experience with social media, and creating marketing or promotional materials, preferred.
• Clear, succinct, and compelling communication skills, both oral and
• Outstanding interpersonal and intercultural
• Very strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Experience or familiarity managing large sets of data and conducting administrative tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Office 365 products (SharePoint, Teams, OneNote), Canvas (learning management system), Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Salesforce, preferred but not required.
• International experience in or interest in Canada, Latin America, or the Caribbean, through work, study, volunteering, or family, preferred.
• Knowledge of Spanish, French or Portuguese, preferred but not required
• Speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in English required.
• You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Your Daily Tasks

• You will be a member of a team that supports and connects entrepreneurs across the Americas and values integrity, openness, and a sense of humor.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for many aspects of program implementation to ensure timely, accurate, and thoughtful delivery of program.
• Works as a member of a small team to design program curriculum and plan and lead virtual and in-person events.
• Contributes to facilitation of in-person and/or virtual trainings.
• With supervision, provide input to internal/external reports, presentations, and other products.
• Contribute inputs to communications, monitoring and evaluation efforts, and alumni programming.
• Support program internal and external communication; tasks may include, the management of email inboxes and program contact information, draft written communications, contribute to program communication tools (newsletters) and social media efforts.
• Draft correspondence with stakeholders, including with curriculum partners and event speakers and guests. Guidance and/or approval before engaging stakeholders may be required.
• Accurately perform financial administration tasks (check requests, sub-award approval level, procurement process, vendor RFP, etc). Develop a sound understanding of the purpose and reason for each required task consistent with policies.

IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is eligible for Telework. The eligible employee is a regular, full-time DC-based staff who works from a worksite outside the DC office for one or more days a week.

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

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EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.