About YPFP
YPFP is a global, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded in 2004 that helps energize foreign policy discussions by making diverse, cross-sector Next Generation voices more informed and influential. Headquartered in Washington, DC, YPFP has branches in New York, London, Brussels, and engages an expanding global community of over 20,000 individuals.
Position Description
The Director of Events and Programming is responsible for developing the overarching program of events to be offered by the organization in tandem with introducing the organization to a far-reaching network of potential partners, speakers and sponsors. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Director directs overall planning and strategy for live and virtual events and is responsible for building strategic relationships with universities, think tanks, research centres, governmental bodies, international organisations, NGO’s and more.
Eligibility and Requirements:
- Supports the Managing Director in strategy for event programming.
- Develop event themes and foundational structures.
- Define planning standards, policies. and procedures.
- Work closely with the Communications and Marketing team to draft key messaging for stakeholders, potential partners, and event promotion.
- Identify potential partners and co-event facilitators
- Cultivate, develop, and maintain existing partnerships and collaborations.
- Identify and suggest creative, efficient and effective channels for engagement outside of direct partnerships (e.g. op-eds, guest posts, special events, podcasts, etc.).
Desired Skills and Experience
- Passion for foreign policy and event management.
- A high degree of maturity and professionalism.
- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work effectively independently and as a highly resourceful team-player under pressure and within deadlines.
- A creative and innovative thinker, who actively presents new opportunities, proposes solutions and recommends best practices.
What we are looking for
- Ideally an early career policy professional or current graduate in a relevant field.
- Ability to respond to emails and messages in a timely manner.
- Ability to manage a small team and to provide guidance to programming officers when needed
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work efficiently and autonomously as part of a small team.
- Good knowledge of global affairs.
- Well-spoken and able to represent YPFP at all levels.
- Ability to commit 5-10 hours per week (excluding attendance at team meetings, all-hands meetings, and other events).
- Position is unpaid and part-time.
Please note that YPFP London is a volunteer-based organisation. All staff members are non- remunerated volunteers, giving up their time alongside their own professional activity. Please note that YPFP staff must be dues paying members of YPFP. You are not required to be a YPFP member to apply, but must confirm membership to be accepted to the position.
Application Process:
Please send a short cover letter and CV to YPFP London at London@ypfp.org or YPFP London’s Managing Director, Annabelle Saba at annabelle.saba@ypfp.org.