The Barack Obama Foundation is seeking a Global Programs Associate for the Obama Leadership Network. This role is integral to implementing a program that supports a global community of leaders, focusing on designing and managing online community engagement and virtual events to foster connection and collaboration.
What You'll Do
- Manage alumni online community engagement on the Hivebrite platform, including onboarding, troubleshooting, and posting regular content to stimulate member interaction.
- Lead program strategy and operations for all virtual events, handling session design, scheduling, technology setup, and liaising with external speakers.
- Develop structured engagement approaches, tools, and incentives to help Network members connect with each other and the Foundation team.
- Maintain a comprehensive view of Network membership to support evaluation and sourcing for alumni opportunities.
- Play a lead role in executing periodic in-person events that convene global Network leaders to build relationships and collaborative projects.
- Manage program operations for travel, communications, scheduling, technology, and coordination with external speakers and facilitators.
- Contribute to event and program design, facilitate on-site activities, and serve as a liaison to participants, especially for alumni engagement at the new Obama Presidential Center.
- Design and implement an editorial calendar for regular communications to engage Network members.
- Create communications materials for various stakeholders, including funders, the board, and the Marketing and Communications team.
- Support the development of systems and storytelling content to capture quantitative data and impact stories.
- Apply organizational and project management skills to streamline processes across event logistics, forms, contracts, and occasional invoicing.
- Help maintain the global alumni network database, including the annual onboarding of hundreds of new members and tracking member requests.
- Provide strategic input and administrative support for DMEL (design, monitoring, evaluation, and learning) activities and analyze online user engagement trends.
What We're Looking For
- 3 years of experience leading or supporting social impact or leadership programs, particularly with global members and diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience developing content for stakeholder engagement and leading high-level in-person and online events with multiple partners.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to foster trusting relationships with program participants from all backgrounds.
- A detail-oriented process-thinker with skills in project management, budget, contract, and relationship management for a growing global network.
Technical Stack
- Hivebrite
Team & Environment
You will collaborate closely with another Obama Leadership Network Global Programs Associate and report to the Deputy Director for Global Programs, Obama Leadership Network Lead.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $59,755 - $74,670
Work Mode
This position is based in Chicago and operates in a local-office environment.
The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.
