SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of the program officer is to help develop, manage, and execute the programs, meetings, and events that serve the Council’s general membership, public constituencies, and Council’s leadership groups in Chicago, domestically, and globally. These programs include luncheon lectures, breakfast expert panel discussions, seminars, dinners, and roundtable discussions with key domestic and international experts, political figures, authors, and scholars on a wide range of global issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Serve as project manager for a portfolio of Council programs to include developing the content, managing the logistics, and building awareness among Council membership and the broader community
Research, identify, and recruit key domestic and international diplomatic leaders and innovators for timely, policy-rich programs as well as build multi-sectoral global audiences
Implement small-group, discussion-oriented events with experts, policymakers, and diplomats for members of the Council’s leadership groups
Produce and write program announcements and other materials for the Council’s website and programs
Draft invitation letters, manage responses and logistics, and handle communications with speakers and stakeholders
Provide support at Council events, requiring some evening and early morning hours; moderate travel required
Coordinate closely with other Council staff members on program-related topics
Occasionally assist at the front desk to relieve the reception and database services assistant in meeting/greeting Council constituents and handling incoming calls.
Perform other projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience managing multi-faceted, high-profile events or other related experience
Excellent knowledge of and experience with global issues; expertise in a specific geographic or topical area preferred; international work and/or study experience suggested
Keen attention to detail; excellent organizational and time-management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and professionally in a creative, fast-paced, intellectual team environment.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is an independent, nonpartisan organization that provides insight – and influences the public discourse – on critical global issues. We convene leading global voices and conduct independent research to bring clarity and offer solutions to challenges and opportunities across the globe. Ranked the #1 Think Tank to Watch worldwide, the Council on Global Affairs is committed to engaging the public and raising global awareness of issues that transcend borders and transform how people, business and governments engage the world.

TO APPLY
Please email a cover letter and résumé as Word documents to hr@thechicagocouncil.org. You can also apply via the Council’s website at www.thechicagocouncil.org in the Career Opportunities section. EOE