Associate, Business And Program Development

Salary Range: $60,000-$68,000
About The Milken Institute
The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.
About The Position
The Milken Institute is seeking an Associate to support the Milken Institute's business and program development team in the Santa Monica office. For the candidate with strong intellectual curiosity, extraordinary work ethic, and drive to achieve, this is an opportunity to support the team as a key player in an entrepreneurial, growing, and dynamic global organization involved in some of the most important global issues.
This position will report to an Associate Director of Business and Program Development and work closely with colleagues in this department as well as Events and Communications. Under the supervision of their manager, the Associate will provide support for sponsors throughout the year by building relationships with key contacts and being responsive to their requests, particularly in preparation for and during major conferences, with regular communication around the logistics of their conference engagement and proactively managing these relationships.
The right candidate will add value to an extraordinary portfolio of existing relationships with global financial institutions, corporate, investment, public policy, and foundation leaders and members of the philanthropic community by developing a strong knowledge of their businesses in order to proactively find and pursue opportunities for growing the relationships.
Qualifications

• A proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented and enthusiastic development professional with a minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience in relationship-building, development and/or marketing
• Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve issues in a timely fashion
• Motivated self-starter and hard worker displaying high productivity and follow-through in all areas of responsibility
• Seeks out tasks when work is completed and can anticipate needs over time
• An attitude of "no job is too small" and attention to detail that ensures rewarding experiences and outcomes for supporters and other stakeholders
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Technically savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Salesforce is a plus
• Intellectually curious with a solid understanding of, or eagerness to learn, the financial services industry
• Ability to manage complex projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment, requiring an ability to effectively prioritize and respond promptly to internal and external communications
• Team player who works well with colleagues at all levels of an organization, including desire and ability to support relationships with senior-level decision-makers
• Eagerness to dive into new tasks and tackle them enthusiastically

Note
We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. Please note, we are not sponsoring visas at this time, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
This position will be working a hybrid model, where you will be expected to report to your respective office location 3-days per week (Tuesday - Thursday), this is subject to change.
The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Please submit resume and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a resume and cover letter will be rejected.
Our Culture
The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone.
Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Training & Development:
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym (Santa Monica)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
• Mentor Program
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources:
• LinkedIn Learning –over 10,000 classes offered, self-guided.
• Retirement Plan - 403b (5%)
• CALM app membership
• Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)

Additional Perks

• Coffee Chats with the CEO – informal opportunity to chat with the CEO.
• Prime office locations – Santa Monica office is 4-blocks from the Pacific Ocean, Washington, DC office is across the street from the White House, New York office is on Madison Ave near Central Park, and Miami office is a 5-minute walk from Miami Beach.
• All Staff Meetings – employees from all domestic and international locations come together for a 2-day retreat (occurs every 18 months).