Coordinator

Position: Program Coordinator, Strategic Convening and External Relations

Pillar: External Relations

Department: Strategic Convening

Pillar Summary:

External Relations is the gateway for connecting policy ideas with GMF's networks and target audiences, and a pipeline for generating transatlantic leaders. It raises the visibility of GMF experts and priority topics with national policymakers and local officials through public and private strategic convenings, sharing ideas and building strategies to strengthen democracy. The departments Strategic Convening, Government Relations, Leaderships, Cities, and Strategic Democracy Initiatives comprise this group. The group ensures all external engagement reflects and widely promotes GMF’s brand.

Department Summary:

GMF’s Strategic Convening team is responsible for the development and implementation of GMF’s overall convening strategy including its next flagship convening, priority GMF events, and the strategic coordination of GMF-wide convening activities. The Strategic Convening team is situated within the External Relations pillar in order to contribute to GMF’s broader engagement activities.

Position Summary:

Program Coordinator works closely with the Managing Director of Strategic Convening and the strategic convening team on all aspects of implementing GMF’s priority convenings and coordinating and supporting the implementation of convening activities across the organization, with a strong focus on logistics and operations. Program Coordinator also supports the Vice President of External Relations with regular administrative and outreach tasks. S/he has a good understanding of and experience in the transatlantic policy world.