Director, Global Programming

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.

• 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.
  • Staying 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

• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in one or more of the following fields: journalism, think-tanks, research, or associations that focus on the field of 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 one or more of the following: journalism, finance, business administration, economics, history, or international affairs.

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

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.

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.

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 really, 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% 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