Assistant Program Officer, F&IP, PFP (short-term) - Cultural Vistas

Job Description

Who We Are: 

• The Assistant Program Officer for the Professional Fellows Program (PFP) will support and assist with PFP program implementation and departmental operations within the Fellowship & Internship Programs Department. They will work on program administration, including logistics planning and arranging, have direct contact with participants while supporting their experiences, and help to mange the relationships with other stakeholders and program partners.

Who You Are: 

• To be successful in this job, you will excel in participant support, communications and group facilitation, and operations management. The ideal candidate will have experience in program management and execution and have strong organizational skills. 

What You’ll Do:

• Your job will be to help plan for and implement all facets of the Professional Fellows Program including delivering virtual programming content, collaborate with Cultural Vistas program teams to increase efficiencies and improve program processes, and prioritize open, clear, and timely communication with participants and program partners. 

  At any given time, you will be responsible for industry research and outreach on behalf of fellows, developing communication strategies for program promotion, and executing tasks in preparation for bringing Pacific fellows to the U.S. in May 2025. 

   You will report to the Assistant Director, Fellowship & Internship Programs.

   Click here for a link to the full job description. 

  This is a full-time, limited term 6-month long position without the option to extend.

  Applications will be reviewed starting November 15th. 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

• 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 

• 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 – 3 plan options: Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 85%-95%
• Dental Insurance: Cultural Vistas covers employee cost 90%
• Vision Insurance: Cultural Vistas covers employee cost 60%
• Life Insurance – Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 100%
• Short-Term Disability Insurance – Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 100%
• Long-Term Disability Insurance – Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 100%
• AD&D Insurance – Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 100%
• Accident Protection Plan
• Hospital Indemnity Protection Plan
• 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 – 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)