Program Communications Manager - Cultural Vistas

Job Description

Who We Are:

Our team is dedicated to sharing the story of our organization’s mission and the impact we have on participants, alumni, donors, and stakeholders. We use multiple channels to connect with diverse audiences and communicate the value of our work.

Who You Are:

To thrive in this role, you should be a well-rounded communications professional, skilled in working across various channels and tailoring messages to reach multiple audiences effectively.

Candidates should be based in the Washington, DC, metro area and be able to commit to a hybrid work environment.

You should have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English – you’re a natural and proactive communicator with the ability (and desire!) to collaborate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of stakeholders across borders, time zones, and cultures. 

In addition, excellent verbal and written communication skills in German are strongly preferred.

What You’ll Do:

Your job will be to help our program staff build and execute a multi-channel communications strategy.

At any given time, you will be responsible for writing content for our websites, crafting social media posts, helping program staff reach new audiences, and working with your colleagues in the external relations team to align communications organization wide.

You will report to the Director of Marketing and Communications.

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Applications will be reviewed on November 1st. Any application received after that date will be reviewed as needed. 

Candidates will be expected to complete a take-home assignment as part of the selection process. This assignment will allow us to evaluate your practical skills and approach to problem-solving in a real-world context relevant to the role.

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)