Program Coordinator

About Us

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

The Aspen Institute International Partners are on the front lines of the defining challenges of our time, connecting global leaders, convening critical conversations, and catalyzing bold solutions. Around the world, The Aspen Institute’s International Partners bring people together to take on the defining challenges of our time. Through courageous leadership and global collaboration, they spark ideas, build trust, and drive change in their communities and around the globe.

Since 1974, the Aspen Institute has inspired 13 International Partners in 16 countries:
Central Europe (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia,) Colombia, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Romania, Spain, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. Over the past half century, the global network has grown alongside the Aspen Institute in the United States, meeting a rising demand for the Institute’s proven methods for leadership development and problem‑solving. The Aspen idea continues to expand, most recently with the launch of the Aspen Initiative in Africa‑Nairobi.

Reporting to the Associate Director of International Partners, the Program Coordinator provides key administrative, communications, and programmatic support for Aspen’s global network. The role supports the team’s ongoing coordination across 13 International Partners and focuses on communications and logistical support for key projects and events, including the Global Changemakers Workshop, International Program Collaboration, International Committee meetings, and other initiatives. This is a dynamic role that requires strong organizational skills, excellent writing ability, and an interest in international collaboration.

In accordance with our Reimagining Work policy, the Program Coordinator should be willing to be in‑person with colleagues a minimum of 40% of the time while having the flexibility to work remotely for the balance. The salary range for this role is $52,200‑$58,000.

• Support day‑to‑day administration of the Aspen International Partners network, maintaining organized files, drives, and shared communications channels.
• Liaise with International Partners point of contact to support their program and development needs, including connections to Aspen programs and potential speakers.
• Assist in collecting and tracking key Partner updates across programs, finance, and governance, and prepare reports and summaries for leadership.
• Maintain and update Partner‑related materials on the Aspen International Partners website.
• Support annual peer reviews and related Partner engagement processes as needed.
• Monitor incoming funds for the network and ensure appropriate paperwork/protocols are in place for distribution to Partners.

• Support communications with participants, speakers, and moderators of the Global Changemakers Workshop; help develop post‑Workshop materials, reports, and alumni engagement opportunities (including Whats App groups and the biannual newsletter); manage website updates and social media content; assist with impact reporting and participant feedback; and coordinate financial reimbursements.
• Assist with planning the International Committee Meetings. This will include setting up meetings with relevant Aspen US programs; developing meeting agendas; working with Partners on logistics; drafting correspondence; preparing meeting materials such as talking points and briefing papers; and ensuring follow‑up activities.
• Provide project‑based communications and logistical support for special initiatives and other emerging global collaborations.