The World Trade Center Institute (WTCI) seeks an experienced and innovative Manager of Fellowships.

WTCI

Founded in 1989, the World Trade Center Institute (WTCI) is a non-profit organization committed to international business growth while balancing social good. WTCI is the largest international business organization in the mid-Atlantic, bringing together top global business executives from some of the world’s most iconic brands.

For more than 30 years, WTCI has connected and empowered globally minded leaders to collaborate, innovate, drive international business growth, and enhance society through our professional development programs, speaking series, fellowships, events, and conferences. WTCI is part of the more than 300 World Trade Center network organizations spanning 130 countries, serves in the World Bank Private Sector Liaison Officers Network across 100 countries, and has been a key partner with the US State Department for more than 20 years.

WTCI is a people-first organization and offers a professionally challenging and rewarding work environment. We are looking for innovative, creative, high-energy, and talented professionals that have a passion for enhancing international business, driving a positive impact on global communities, and developing and transforming business leaders.

THE ROLE

The World Trade Center Institute is currently seeking a Manager of Fellowships. WTCI’s three leadership and professional development fellowships focus on addressing major international issues impacting business and society. They enable purpose-driven leaders of all ages to come together to gain valuable connections and new ideas.

These fellowships include the Bowe Fellowship for Global Executives, Albrecht Fellowship for College Students and Albrecht Fellowship for High School Students. The position will have heavier programmatic and recruitment involvement with the Albrecht Fellowships, but will also significantly support the Bowe Fellowship’s sessions design and delivery.

This individual will report directly to the VP of Global Engagement and Fellowships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bowe Fellowship - Support the VP of Global Engagement and Fellowships in program curriculum development and fellow and speaker recruitment as well as with the Bowe Fellowship Advisory Board work.

• Albrecht Fellowships – Lead the session design, fellow and speaker recruitment in collaboration with VP of Global Engagement and Fellowships as well as lead the Albrecht Fellowships Advisory Board activities and engagement.
• Lead all fellowships budget management activities, including collecting tuition, processing and tracking expenses, and ensuring the programs stay within budget.

• Drive programs’ growth plans, creating and implementing strategies for revenue, recruitment, and expansion into new markets.

• Enter and track program data in Salesforce, including fellow’s information, speaker information, etc.

• Oversee logistics planning including catering, establishing agendas, and décor for the sessions.

• Deliver clear communication with all fellows and speakers concerning upcoming sessions.

• Ensure smooth delivery of program sessions.

• Liaise with Marketing and Communications to ensure that fellowships website is up to date and social media efforts are on schedule.

• Lead and manage the work of Fellowships interns.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

The ideal candidate will value and exhibit:

• Ambition: You are constantly looking for ways to be better and improve the program.
• Curiosity: You enjoy learning about your craft and staying up to date with the latest developments.
• Teamwork: You work well with others and value the contributions of your colleagues.
• Self-motivated: You push yourself to do better and proactively seek new ways to bring value to WTCI, Maryland, and the global community.
• Accountability: When you make mistakes, you own them, learn from them and grow.
• Adaptability: You are able to pivot and make changes quickly when necessary.

Additional requirements:

• Experience in program management or event planning.
• Experience working with and building relationships with community leaders, executives, government, and academic leaders.
• Ability to create and drive program curriculum.
• Drive smart, outcomes-based change and innovation.
• Superb communication skills over e-mail, phone and in-person are essential, as well as strong customer service instincts.
• Strong experience creating and presenting information via spreadsheets and presentations. 
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and shift priorities accordingly.
• Ability to juggle several assignments at once.
• Stong attention to detail.
• Highly reliable and personable.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Asana, and other programs as needed is a plus.
• A minimum of 4 years of professional work experience with a track record of effective program or event management and accomplishments; completion of advanced degree preferred.
• Ability to work on eight Saturdays from January to June. 

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

WTCI values work-life balance and offers work structures designed to maximize our impact and results while helping our team members balance their lives outside of work.

• 4-day work week, M-Th
• Remote and flexible work schedule
• Compensation of $58,000 – $65,000 annual salary (commensurable with experience)
• Accrued Paid time off (PTO) – Up to 8 days of paid time off
• Additional paid time off (PTO) – December and July 4th Holiday weeks closure, holidays (New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving), volunteer time off, and birthday
• Eligible for WTCI Bonus Plan
• Health insurance – medical, vision, and dental (eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days after the date of hire excluding the date of hire)
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, & short-term disability
• 401K and profit sharing – WTCI contributes up to 5% of annual salary to employees’ account (30-day eligibility and 5-year vesting schedule applies)
• HSA – WTCI contributions to your health savings account
• Annual subscriptions: New York Times, Baltimore Business Journal, WTCI Resource Library & Training, and more
• Paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Company-paid retreats and social events
• Training and professional development
• Career growth mapping and plan
• Volunteering opportunities
• Company matching donation opportunities

**Please note: All employees and future employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are legally entitled to an accommodation.