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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. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.
The Milken Institute’s events and programmatic activities, involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500 participants from around the world, featuring more than 900 speakers throughout 200 sessions over the course of the event.
About The Position
The Milken Institute is seeking an Associate to support the Milken Institute's Business and Program Development team in the New York office. For the candidate with strong intellectual curiosity, extraordinary work ethic, and drive to achieve, this is an opportunity to support the team as a key player in an entrepreneurial, growing, and dynamic global organization involved in some of the most important global issues.
This position will work closely with colleagues in Business and Program Development and Events and Communications. Under the supervision of their manager, the Associate will provide support for the Milken Institute sponsors throughout the year by supporting relationships with key contacts and being responsive to their requests, particularly in preparation for and during major conferences, with regular communication around the logistics of their conference engagement and proactively managing these relationships. The Associate will also support project management of the bi-annual Dialogues programs, working with and supporting a cross-functional team leading up to the event to ensure successful execution.
The right c andidate will add value to an extraordinary portfolio of existing relationships with global financial institutions, corporate, investment, public policy, and foundation leaders and members of the philanthropic community by developing a strong knowledge of their businesses to proactively find and pursue opportunities for growing the relationships. This candidate will have exceptional organizational and communication skills and the ability to keep internal and external stakeholders engaged throughout project development.
Qualifications
This position will work in a professional office environment. This person may be required to travel occasionally to local venues to assist with events as needed, requiring occasional work outside of traditional hours. Additionally, this position requires interacting virtually on a regular basis with Milken Institute staff based in other locations in the United States and around the world.
Note
We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. Please note, we are not sponsoring visas at this time, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
This position will work a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days per week reporting in-person to the New York office location (Tuesday – Thursday), with the remaining two (2) days working remotely. Please understand, this schedule is subject to change in the Institute’s sole discretion.
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. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
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. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone.
Benefits
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. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.
The Milken Institute’s events and programmatic activities, involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500 participants from around the world, featuring more than 900 speakers throughout 200 sessions over the course of the event.
About The Position
The Milken Institute is seeking an Associate to support the Milken Institute's Business and Program Development team in the New York office. For the candidate with strong intellectual curiosity, extraordinary work ethic, and drive to achieve, this is an opportunity to support the team as a key player in an entrepreneurial, growing, and dynamic global organization involved in some of the most important global issues.
This position will work closely with colleagues in Business and Program Development and Events and Communications. Under the supervision of their manager, the Associate will provide support for the Milken Institute sponsors throughout the year by supporting relationships with key contacts and being responsive to their requests, particularly in preparation for and during major conferences, with regular communication around the logistics of their conference engagement and proactively managing these relationships. The Associate will also support project management of the bi-annual Dialogues programs, working with and supporting a cross-functional team leading up to the event to ensure successful execution.
The right c andidate will add value to an extraordinary portfolio of existing relationships with global financial institutions, corporate, investment, public policy, and foundation leaders and members of the philanthropic community by developing a strong knowledge of their businesses to proactively find and pursue opportunities for growing the relationships. This candidate will have exceptional organizational and communication skills and the ability to keep internal and external stakeholders engaged throughout project development.
Qualifications
- A proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented and enthusiastic development professional with a minimum of one to three years of relevant experience in relationship-building, development and/or marketing
- Ability to manage complex projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment, requiring an ability to effectively prioritize and respond promptly to internal and external communication
- Eagerness to dive into new tasks and tackle them enthusiastically
- Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve issues in a timely fashion
- Motivated self-starter and hard worker displaying high productivity and follow-through in all areas of responsibility
- Strong desire to interact with supporters while managing onsite events
- Seeks out tasks when work is completed and can anticipate needs over time
- An attitude of "no job is too small" and attention to detail that ensures rewarding experiences and outcomes for supporters and other stakeholders
- Team player who works well with colleagues at all levels of an organization, including desire and ability to support relationships with senior-level decision-makers
- Intellectually curious with a solid understanding of, or eagerness to learn the financial services industry
- Flexibility to work across time zones around the world
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Technically savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Salesforce is a plus
This position will work in a professional office environment. This person may be required to travel occasionally to local venues to assist with events as needed, requiring occasional work outside of traditional hours. Additionally, this position requires interacting virtually on a regular basis with Milken Institute staff based in other locations in the United States and around the world.
Note
We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. Please note, we are not sponsoring visas at this time, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
This position will work a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days per week reporting in-person to the New York office location (Tuesday – Thursday), with the remaining two (2) days working remotely. Please understand, this schedule is subject to change in the Institute’s sole discretion.
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. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
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. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan - 403b (5%)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
- Training & Development:
- LinkedIn Learning – over 15,000 self-guided classes offered
- Mentor Program
- Wellness Resources:
- Employee Assistance Program
- CALM app membership
Salary : $31 - $33
