Program Officer, Prof. Fellows Program

Who We Are
The Indo-Pacific Department within the Program Development Team develops and implements new Cultural Vistas initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region. Our team works on new program design and project implementation for regional programs including workshops, conferences, small grants initiatives, as well as the Pacific Islands Professional Fellows reciprocal exchange program.
The Professional Fellows Program (PFP) is a two-way, global exchange program funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs designed to promote mutual understanding and enhance leadership and professional skills as well as build lasting, sustainable partnerships between mid-level emerging leaders from foreign countries and the United States.
Who You Are
To be successful in this job, you will be an experienced project manager with strong attention to detail who excels in multitasking and prioritization. You will be comfortable working with external stakeholders, from participants, to funders, to host organizations. You are also comfortable overseeing the development of program content, logistics, and participant engagement. You will have interest in the Indo-Pacific region. Specifically, interest in the Pacific is preferred.
Candidates located in Washington, DC or the DMV region are preferred, though not required.
What You'll Do
Your job will be to lead the program implementation for the Professional Fellows Program. You will ensure that program planning and delivery provides robust and meaningful experiences to participants in line with the mission of Cultural Vistas.
At any given time, you will be responsible for serving as the primary point of contact for the Professional Fellows Program at Cultural Vistas. Coordinating the project management within the organization, department, and program team. Supporting staff assigned to assist with program implementation. And ensuring that all program elements are implemented in line with the approved work plan.
You will report to the Assistant Director for Indo-Pacific Programs. Click here for a link to the full job description.
Applications will be reviewed on August 17. Any application received after that date will be reviewed as needed
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—equipping 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

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

Development

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

Wellness

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

Financial

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan (100% of the first 2% of compensation after one year of employment)
• 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)
• $250 one-time allowance for home office expenses
• Pretax Commuter Benefits
• $45/month to off-set communications expenses (phone/internet bills – reimbursed quarterly)