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About the Milken Institute The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. About the Position The Milken Institute seeks a Director to join our dynamic Global Programming team to advance the Institute’s thought leadership and editorial oversight of our signature event programs. Members of the Global Programming team oversee the content development and stakeholder engagement throughout all of the Milken Institute’s marquee events, including our flagship Global Conference. Responsibilities Thought Leadership and Advisory Council Support the design, development, and maintenance of a Global Programming advisory council comprised of external, cross-industry thought leaders and content partners. Collaborate with Executive Director and Senior Director on program design, commitments and benefits, tenure and deliverables for council members. Develop, alongside senior staff, target list for trusted thought partners to advise on content development for signature Milken Institute events, including Global Conference. Lead creation of meaningful, year-round engagement strategy for council members and senior staff. Topical Research and Content Development: Conduct research on timely global challenges, priorities, and trends to inform program development, session descriptions, thought leadership, and talking points within speaker briefing materials. Stay abreast of important industry trends and current events, identifying prominent and emerging leaders both within the US and internationally. Research and identify industry leaders, social entrepreneurs, innovative corporate executives, leading researchers, and public influencers to complement the existing high-level Milken Institute network. Contribute to creative ideation between relevant departments and Milken Institute programmatic Pillars to ensure the most relevant, innovative, and action-oriented content is highlighted at our convenings. Relationship Management and Stakeholder Engagement: Bring in new cohort of relevant experts and contribute to an increasingly inclusive pool of cross-industry thought leaders to ensure that all Milken Institute programs reflect a diversity of both perspective and peoples. Support speaker outreach and relationship management with principals and organizations new to the Milken Institute. Internal Coordination: Support inter- and intradepartmental communications to ensure smooth collaboration, effective processes, and deadlines are met for relevant deliverables. Keep relevant databases and Institute CRM up to date with accurate and thorough information. Maintain collaborative working documents within the programming department and across other teams as necessary/relevant. Event Execution: Attend and staff Institute events as needed to support Global Programming team and assist with program oversight, speaker greeting, and the execution of a timely program. Duties as assigned Qualifications A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in journalism, think-tanks, research, or associations that focus on global affairs, public policy, finance and/or technology. Previous experience managing advisory councils and/or board members of nonprofit organizations. Deep cross-industry relationships and professional networks aligned with the mission of the Milken Institute. An interest in, and an in-depth knowledge of, current industry trends, financial markets, technology, and global affairs. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and to work collaboratively across colleagues throughout the 300+ person Milken Institute. The confidence to interact professionally and competently with corporate leaders, public figures, government officials, dignitaries, and other global policy leaders. Intellectually curious with drive to stay ahead of the information curve. An entrepreneurial, can-do spirit. Exceptional interpersonal skills and positive, collaborative personality. Ability and eagerness to think outside of the box. Able to embrace an attitude of "no job is too small,” with laser-sharp attention to detail and high standards of excellence. Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree strongly preferred, with a concentration in journalism, finance, business administration, economics, history, or international affairs. Working Conditions & Travel Requirements This position will work in a professional office environment on a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days per week reporting in-person to your respective office location (Tuesday – Thursday), with the remaining two (2) days working remotely. This person will also be required to travel occasionally to other offices and/or venues to assist with events as needed, requiring occasional work outside of traditional hours. International along with domestic travel is possible. Note The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Please submit resume and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a resume and cover letter will be rejected. Our Culture The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan - 403b(5% match) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Personal, Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity) Fertility Support Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) Pet Insurance Discount Training & Development: LinkedIn Learning – over 15,000 self-guided classes offered Annual Mentor Program Wellness Resources: Employee Assistance Program CALM app membership #J-18808-Ljbffr Milken Institute

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