Associate Director of Programs

The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, a non-profit that promotes understanding and cooperation between Asia and the United States, seeks a full-time Associate Director of Programs for its Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will be able to start work within two weeks of the job offer, in a hybrid capacity working in-office in Washington, DC at least three days a week.

Job Summary and Requirements

The Associate Director of Programs will have responsibilities in the following areas:

Program Leadership

Lead planning and implementation of Japan and Asia-wide programming, which may include:

• U.S.-Japan Network for the Future
• U.S.-Japan Space Forum
• and/or other programs as assigned

Other Responsibilities

• Perform administrative/organizational duties as required for effective operation of programs
• Prepare and submit grant proposals, reports, concept papers: seek new grant possibilities
• Provide task and management support to the organization’s fundraisers
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date information in database on prospective and awarded grants
• Travel in support of programs

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree and five to ten years of professional experience
• Language: Native-level English fluency is required
• Problem solver with proactive and positive attitude
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects at once
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work as part of a multi-time zone and cross-cultural team and independently
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally in support of programs, as required
• U.S. citizenship or current work visa is required

Preferred

• Strong background in international exchange programs, Asian studies, and/or related fields
• Japanese and/or Korean language ability is a plus
• Experience working in a cross-cultural professional environment

Please provide a cover letter and resume in PDF format no later than June 1, by email to hr@mansfieldfdn.org

Application will be reviewed on a rolling basis with initial interviews as early as the week of May 13. Please submit as early as possible.