Executive Director

Responsibilities Establish and expand relationships with international partners and governments to support youth programming and connections Cultivate relationships to identify strong potential partners Craft partnerships that build on the Stevens Initiatives experience and deepen the impact, both with regard to scale and depth, of Stevens work Maintain strong ties to international partners and governments with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa Represent the Stevens Initiative before government leaders and heads of state Build partnerships that advance the Stevens Initiatives priorities and that are sustainable and scalable Establish a range of partnerships with non-governmental organizations that provide opportunities for scaling Stevens Initiatives work Collaborate with International programs within the Aspen Institute Cultivate relationships with Aspens 13 international programs to identify opportunities and shared interests Support opportunities for young people in the United States to connect with their peers in partner countries for impactful experiences Elevate opportunities for Aspen International programs to share in the work of other CRG programs by connecting through technology Build the field of innovative, impactful international exchange through technology Work with technologists and other innovators to identify new ways for young people to connect globally for impactful experiences Identify and support new opportunities for youth connection and elevate the impact of the work Encourage others to support new means of connecting young people globally Elevate stories of impactful youth connection Serve as a hub for bringing together technologists, educators, and program leaders who can collaborate to create new experiences for young people Manage US State Department program Manage the staff associated with and funded by federal programs Maintain relationships with US State Department team Manage and fulfill responsibilities associated with State Department grants Support grantees and gather lessons based on grantee experiences. Requirements Minimum 15+ years experience as a recognized leader in field required A start-up mentality and the ability to create new opportunities quickly A focus on innovation and an ability to anticipate future needs and take calculated risks to help the program thrive A proven ability to craft, communicate and execute on a vision Experience building strategic partnerships with governments, companies and multilateral initiatives A track record of success in fundraising Experience leading global teams Strong diplomatic and negotiation skills and a demonstrated history of successfully applying these skills in an international context Experience working in a variety of cultural settings and a proven ability to create impactful cross-cultural experiences for young people An innovative approach to fostering student connection A facility in working with new technology with a vision for adapting that technology to serve young people The ability to represent the Stevens Initiative before a wide range of audiences across cultures and backgrounds The ability to manage and work productively with staff of a variety of backgrounds and ages A spirit of collaboration and co-creation when addressing a challenge Experience leading teams through change to achieve extraordinary results The ability to work nimbly and flexibly through uncertainty Strong skills in working with others to solve problems Experience measuring program impact and adapting to increase impact A spirit of possibility, fun, and optimism. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor