Atlantic Council · 7 hours ago
Associate Director, Millennium Leadership Program
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$72K/yr - $80K/yr
4+ years expThe Atlantic Council is seeking a high-performing Associate Director for their Millennium Leadership Program (MLP) to drive the strategy, design, and execution of flagship initiatives. This role involves managing the Millennium Fellowship and alumni engagement activities while ensuring high-quality execution across multiple workstreams.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Lead and Manage the Millennium Fellowship (Flagship Program Ownership)
Own full-cycle planning and execution for the Millennium Fellowship, ensuring an exceptional and consistent participant experience from recruitment through completion
Drive program design and improvement, including curriculum refinement, session planning, speaker coordination, and participant engagement strategy
Manage admissions and selection processes, including application review workflows, communication cadence, and enrollment/payment tracking
Lead program communications across channels (primarily email and WhatsApp) ensuring clear, timely, and high-touch participant support
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to deliver smooth, high-quality program experience
Facilitate virtual sessions and support logistical planning and execution for the annual international study tour, including international travel and on-site support
Lead alumni engagement strategy and execution, including communications, programming, relationship management, and community-building initiatives
Plan and support virtual monthly alumni meetings and in-person alumni engagement activities in Washington, DC
Strengthen alumni pathways for continued involvement and engagement with the Atlantic Council and MLP ecosystem
Support the development of scalable alumni systems, tools, and processes that deepen engagement globally
Support planning and execution of the inaugural Global Leadership Forum, an annual convening for alumni and partners
Assist with stakeholder coordination, logistics, communications, content curation, and event execution across internal and external partners
Ensure a high-quality, detail-oriented experience for participants, speakers, and partners
Manage end-to-end program operations, including scheduling, run-of-show development, participant tracking, meeting coordination, and materials production
Support budgets and financial workflows, including revenue tracking, payments, contracts, vendor coordination, and accurate record-keeping
Maintain program data systems and reporting to inform planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement
Strengthen internal systems and processes to improve efficiency and support program scaling
Develop social media strategy and protocol, including content development for MLP communications and social platforms (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, and WhatsApp)
Support marketing and outreach efforts to strengthen recruitment, engagement, and program visibility internally and externally
Ensure communications reflect MLP’s tone: warm, professional, timely, and high-quality
Assist with contracts, invoicing, CRM tracking (Salesforce), and partner stewardship materials
Support fundraising and business development efforts through donor research, partner coordination, and proposal or briefing support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required (education, entrepreneurship, international relations, public policy, or related field preferred); master's degree a plus
4–7 years of relevant experience in international program management, ideally in fellowship, leadership development, and/or education
Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs end-to-end, manage multiple moving pieces, and deliver under deadlines
Strong strategic planning and operational execution skills; able to translate goals into clear plans, timelines, and deliverables
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to facilitate sessions, deliver presentations, and communicate effectively with stakeholders
Strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion; culturally sensitive and globally minded
Exceptional attention to detail, reliability, and follow-through
Strong customer-service orientation and ability to build trust with fellows, alumni, partners, and senior leaders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with project management and CRM tools (e.g., Monday.com, Salesforce) preferred
Self-directed and proactive, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
403(b) plan
FSA options
Pet insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Wellness benefits
Company
Atlantic Council
The Atlantic Council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the central role of the Atlantic Community in meeting global challenges.
Founded in 1961Washington, District of Columbia, USA
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Frederick Kempe
President and CEO
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Julie Varghese
Chief Operating Officer
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