Director, AGLN Programs & Operations

Aspen Institute employees come from a wide range of backgrounds and possess a unique blend of education, skill, and policy experience. We recognize that our people are our vital resource and we value their knowledge, enthusiasm, and commitment. At the Aspen Institute, we offer competitive salaries and a wide variety of benefits to our employees and their families. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners. ABOUT THIS ROLE The Director, Global Convenings will play an instrumental role in creating and operationalizing a refreshed gathering strategy for engaging, impact-oriented events across the AGLN Fellow network. The Director will oversee all aspects of AGLN Fellow gatherings including the Resnick Aspen Action Forum (RAAF), a signature summer event of the Aspen Institute that convenes 350+ Fellows from around the globe. This critical leadership role will shape the Forum's strategy, curate engaging programming, and ensure flawless execution. WHAT YOU WILL DO Oversee Strategy, Planning, and Operations for the Resnick Aspen Action Forum Oversee the strategy and planning of the Resnick Aspen Action Forum (RAAF), ensuring flawless execution. Lead program development process, curating engaging and innovative seminars, plenaries, workshops, and action-oriented sessions. Collaborate with Moderators, funders, and colleagues to develop program content and ensure the program meets diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. Champion strategic improvements to the annual planning cycle and general operations, optimizing success and strengthening the program financially. Set rigorous M&E goals; develop post-event survey and facilitate the ‘after action’ debrief process. Partner with the MD, Operations to develop the event’s operating budgets. Assist with development of a robust fundraising plan to support the operational needs of the event. Manage AGLN staff, vendors, and partners supporting the event. Provide thought leadership to assess, develop, and execute on a revitalized global gatherings strategy. Engage key stakeholders on the development of AGLN events. Lead and execute events ranging from partnership roundtables to Fellowship seminars. Conduct a competitive analysis to understand other compelling events attractive to Fellows. Data Management & AGLN Systems Work closely with Aspen Institute enterprise systems and IT teams to integrate with new CRM and support the broader rollout of new event tools. Collaborate with and provide feedback on Institute-wide CRM integration working groups. WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE Bachelor’s degree with at least 10+ years of complex conference and event management experience. Experience leading events on a global scale. 10+ years of experience managing teams and contractors. Demonstrated aptitude with operations work and strong attention to detail. Exemplary budget and financial forecasting skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with a service mindset. Self-motivated, with initiative and a strong capacity for independent work. Proficiency in Google Workplace products and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to travel up to 30% of the time. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws.

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