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ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners.ASPEN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP NETWORKThe Aspen Global Leadership Network (AGLN) is a growing, worldwide community of more than 4,000 high-integrity, entrepreneurial leaders from over 60 countries who share a commitment to enlightened leadership and to using their creativity, energy, and resources to tackle the foremost societal challenges of our times. Because of their demonstrated accomplishments and abilities, they have been selected to join one of 13 geographic or sector-specific AGLN Fellowships around the world. ABOUT THIS ROLEThe Program Coordinator will play a vital role in delivering the AGLN Fellowship experience by managing global seminar logistics for new Fellowships and Initiatives, supporting nomination and selection process of new Fellows, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. The Fellowship experience invites Fellows to engage with timeless texts, question assumptions, and build the trust that fuels transformative leadership. This role is critical to ensuring these high-impact, high-touch experiences of nominations and seminars run seamlessly.The Program Coordinator role is a full-time, term-limited position starting from August 2026 through September 2027, reporting to the Associate Director. This position is eligible for extension pending manager and budget approval. The salary range for this role is $52,500 - $65,000. The position is based in the Aspen Institute’s Washington DC office, with a requirement to work in-office at least 40% of the time. The position involves domestic and international travel up to six times during the term and will require extended hours—including evenings and weekends—during scheduled seminars; time worked over weekends will be offset with comp days after a seminar's conclusion. WHAT YOU WILL DOPrimary focus includes Eisner Arts &amp; Culture Fellowship, Middle East Leadership Initiative, and other AGLN initiatives:Nominations Support:<ul> <li> Coordinate logistics surrounding the nomination, interview, and selection process of each new class of Fellows, involving outgoing email blasts, careful tracking of databases of contact information, creation of online forms, and more. </li> <li> Help prepare materials including bios and background materials on candidates and set up interviews for selection committee members. </li> <li> Prepare and send letters to nominees and their nominators informing them of the outcome of the selection process. Convey to those selected the requirements of the fellowship and secure all signed agreements from Fellows. </li> <li> Analyze diversity among candidate pools and update lessons learned and best practices for AGLN incubation learnings. </li></ul>Seminars Coordination<ul> <li> Support the planning and execution of 4-6 global seminars annually, each lasting 5 to 7 days, managing all aspects of event operations including hotel accommodations, meals, on-site vendors, ground transportation, AV requirements, and special activities to ensure a seamless and impactful experience. </li> <li> Provide clear and timely communication to participants and moderators, including logistics emails and materials in advance of each seminar. </li> <li> Coordinate the end-to-end seminar readings production process and prepare all necessary event materials. </li> <li> Ensure financial alignment with the program budget, process invoices and reimbursements for event vendors and seminar moderators in a timely manner, and oversee budget reconciliation after the event. </li> <li> Develop event survey and ensure timely debrief takes place following the event to capture key learnings and takeaways. </li> <li> Travel onsite to support coordination and successful execution of seminars, or provide virtual support when onsite presence is not required. </li></ul>Program Operations &amp; Administrative Support<ul> <li> Process invoices, expenses, reimbursements, etc. to ensure vendors, moderators, and others receive payment/reimbursements in a timely manner after seminars </li> <li> Maintain financial records and receipts for seminars </li> <li> Oversee seminar budgets, track expenses, and ensure financial alignment with planning expectations. </li> <li> Schedule pertinent meetings </li> <li> Maintain Program data, including Salesforce, and other platforms. </li></ul> WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE<ul> <li> Bachelor’s degree required </li> <li> Minimum of 1 year prior experience supporting an educational or exchange program and/or conducting meetings or events. </li> <li> Excellent logistical and organizational skills. </li> <li> Ability to work with and respect people of different cultures, viewpoints and religions, and use great discretion in sharing personal positions. </li> <li> Excellent professionalism. </li> <li> Attention to detail. </li> <li> Flexibility and good humor. </li> <li> Excellent oral and written communication skills. </li> <li> A high level of competency with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, required. Also, website maintenance and design as well as experience with Raisers Edge or Salesforce preferred. </li> <li> This position requires frequent travel (approximately 40% of time). </li> <li> Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. </li></ul> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or hav questions about accessibility, please email hrsupport@aspeninstitute.org or call 202-736-2127 in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.

AGLN Incubation Program Coordinator

ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners.FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSISThe Financial Planning &amp; Analysis team provides support for annual budgeting, ongoing forecasting, grant reporting, monthly financial reviews, and ad-hoc analyses for all Aspen departments. ABOUT THIS ROLEThe Finance Manager will be responsible for providing financial support to a portfolio of Institute programs, as well as managing at least one financial analyst. Major services include areas in grant accounting, budget facilitation, &amp; financial analysis. The Finance Manager routinely interacts with the Senior Director, FP&amp;A, assigned Financial Analysts, and key staff members in each program who are responsible for departmental accounting functions. Frequent interaction with program administrators, business offices, and accounting operation within the Aspen Institute.This position reports to the Senior Director, Office of Finance Operations. The Salary range for this position is $115,000 - $130,000. The expectation is for this role to be in our DC office a minimum of 2x a week to collaborate with colleagues. WHAT YOU WILL DOBudget, Grant, &amp; Reporting<ul> <li>Collaborate with programs to ensure preparation of proposal and program budget and submission in Planful.</li> <li>Support program staff in use of Planful.</li> <li>Process grant documents and maintain grant data in the accounting and budget systems to ensure accurate data input.</li> <li>Work with program staff to maintain updated forecasts based on material changes throughout the year.</li> <li>Assign new accounting codes in accordance with Institute’s program classification and NetSuite coding structure using Project Request Forms.</li> <li>Perform monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.</li> <li>Investigate and report to programs/manager any inconsistencies or improprieties; research and resolve programs inquiries, in consultation with managers.</li> <li>Allocate project expenses and process journal entries related to program revenues and expenses in the assigned functional areas.</li> <li>Update funding and budget data, as needed, to assist with the preparation of financial materials for senior management.</li> <li>Prepare funder reports and financial reports to meet funding terms and the diverse needs of individual programs.</li> <li>In collaboration with, and with final approval of the grant manager, review and process grant agreements through internal approval process to ensure compliance with grant accounting policies and U.S. government regulations, if applicable. Review sponsorship agreements and ensure submission to Ironclad for due diligence review. Update NPSP with grant information.</li> <li>Obtain training on all financial systems: Planful for forecasting, NetSuite for accounting, NPC for grant management, UKG for payroll reports. Also become familiar with Tipalti for invoice processing and Concur for expense processing.</li></ul>Financial Analysis<ul> <li>Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting &amp; analysis against historical, budgeted, and forecasted data to identify and manage any financial issues.</li> <li>Take part in monthly review of financial performance with programs, helping with both meeting preparation and subsequent follow-ups.</li> <li>Work with programs to ensure funding compliance and proper accounting procedures have been followed for reporting to the funders.</li> <li>Monitor allocated costs such as fringe, interest, and overhead charges for accuracy and sound logic.</li> <li>Review proposal budgets generated by the programs.</li> <li>Use reports in Planful for tracking, monitoring, and understanding actuals, budget and projection.</li> <li>Provide supporting materials for yearend audit and/or any other grant audit requirement, as needed.</li> <li>Maintain and develop various financial models and standard templates distributed for use by all during the proposal, budgeting, and reporting processes, ensuring quality, accuracy and perform analytic review of preliminary materials.</li> <li>Perform ad hoc analyses in response to emails, your own research, meeting discussions.</li> <li>Perform other duties and reconciliations as assigned.</li></ul> WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE<ul> <li>BA/BS in fields of business administration, accounting or other related fields or relevant work experience; A background in a non-profit, research or academic setting is strongly preferred.</li> <li>Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in grant management, donor reporting, financial analysis, and budget forecast. Strong verbal and written communication, organizational and planning skills, excellent analytical skills.</li> <li>Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in staff management.</li> <li>Excellent Excel and other Microsoft Office skills.</li> <li>Working knowledge of accounting principles and program implementation in non-profit organizations are essential.</li> <li>Familiarity with standard accounting and budgeting systems and database software.</li> <li>Attention to details; proven ability to work efficiently under pressure.</li> <li>Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems.</li></ul> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please email hrsupport@aspeninstitute.org or call 202-736-2127 in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability

Finance Manager

ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners. ASPEN SPORTS &amp; SOCIETY PROGRAMThe Sports &amp; Society Program occupies a unique place in the landscape of sports. Our mission is to convene leaders, facilitate dialogue, and inspire solutions that help sport serve the public interest. Since 2011, we have provided a venue for thought leadership where knowledge can be deepened and breakthrough strategies explored on a range of opportunities, from growing youth access to play, rethinking the model for college athlete pay and building healthy communities through sports. Our signature initiative, Project Play, launched in 2013, develops insights, ideas and opportunities to help stakeholders build healthy communities through sports. We identify gaps in access and quality in sports for young people and empower leading organizations to fill them. Each year, we promote new ideas at the Project Play Summit, the nation’s premier gathering of leaders at the intersection of youth, sports and health.   ABOUT THIS ROLEThe part-time Operations Associate (20 hours/week)  provides administrative support to the Sports &amp; Society team to ensure smooth program operations. Responsibilities will include building and maintaining systems that organize project work plans, foster cross-program integration, manage internal functions related to budget, finances, contracting, and grant reporting; and assist in special projects at the direction of the Executive Director. The Operations Associate will work closely with all members of the Sports &amp; Society team in order to support project operations.The ideal candidate is a multi-talented, experienced professional who has a passion for handling a wide range of logistical tasks including finances; demonstrates professional communication skills; is eager to learn on the job; is excited about balancing multiple, often simultaneous, activities; and has extremely high standards for the quality of their work. The role is a good fit for candidates seeking experience in the wide range of skills and capabilities needed to operate a nonprofit organization.  The successful candidate will be creative, enjoy balancing multiple, often simultaneous, operational tasks, and have a passion for the intersection of sports, health, and collective impact. The Operations Associate will report to the Executive Director. The part-time salary range for this role is $35,000 to $45,000 (annualized range of $70,000 -$90,000). In accordance with our Reimagining Work policy, the Operations Associate 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.   WHAT YOU WILL DO<ul> <li> Organize and keep up to date Google drive folders, Asana (project management tool), Master Calendar. </li> <li> Gather information to ensure smooth transition to Salesforce CRM. </li> <li> Make agendas for team meetings (weekly virtual meeting, quarterly in-person meetings, and other topical meetings, as needed). </li> <li> Monitor budget for forecasting, invoicing and staff time allocations. </li> <li> Work with internal systems to develop and execute contracts. </li> <li> Onboard new employees. </li> <li> Process grant applications and related reporting requirements. </li> <li> Co-create project plans with other staff and report on progress. </li> <li> In partnership with senior staff, creates a monitoring system that allows for accountability and transparency towards project goals and deliverables. </li> <li> Supports executive director on special projects. </li></ul>  WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE<ul> <li> HS Diploma + 1-3 years’ experience, bachelor’s degree preferred </li> <li> Strong work ethic, ambition, optimistic attitude, and commitment to excellence </li> <li> Excellent writing and professional communications skills </li> <li> Experience with budgeting/forecasting </li> <li> Superior attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks </li> <li> Strong computer skills, specifically expertise with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products </li> <li> Familiarity and enthusiasm for use of AI tools </li> <li> Creative problem-solving skills and professional and polished interpersonal skills </li> <li> Strong interest and appreciation for sports and its role in society </li> <li> A desire to learn, a sense of humor, flexibility, and resourcefulness </li></ul>  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or hav questions about accessibility, please email hrsupport@aspeninstitute.org or call 202-736-2127 in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.

Operations Associate (Part-Time)

ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners.ASPEN POLICY ACADEMYThe Aspen Institute’s Policy Academy helps community leaders and experts across the political spectrum elevate their voices, influence key decisions, and strengthen democracy from the ground up. We believe that the people closest to problems are best positioned to come up with solutions, so we work to empower citizens to have a say in the decisions that affect them. Our innovative training programs and resources equip people across sectors – from tech to the environment, science to civic engagement – with the skills to shape critical policy efforts. We’re building an America where everyone is engaged in our democratic process—and has the power to make a difference. ABOUT THIS ROLEThe Aspen Policy Academy seeks a part-time Outreach and Engagement Intern to support outreach and recruitment cycles for the Academy’s training programs. This role reports to the Program and Communications Coordinator and will work closely with the Strategy and Operations Manager and the broader Academy team. The intern will play a key role in recruiting the Academy’s webinar, short course, and Fellowship cohorts, as well as engaging with our alumni community.This is a remote position, but candidates based in San Francisco, CA, are preferred to take advantage of our in-person office space. The internship is expected to last 12 months. This internship will require up to 10 hours of work per week, with some fluctuation depending on program needs and the intern’s school schedule. WHAT YOU WILL DOCommunications &amp; Content Development<ul> <li> Create public communication toolkits/emails promoting Academy programs and events </li> <li> Promote Academy programs to like-minded organizations and online communities </li> <li> Compile and organize large contact databases </li> <li> Assist in organizing recruitment timelines for Academy programs </li> <li> Analyze data to inform Academy recruitment decisions </li> <li> Support large-scale survey projects, including the Academy’s annual report </li> <li> Provide occasional WordPress website support </li></ul>Additional responsibilities<ul> <li> Track our alumni and their impact (e.g., careers, accomplishments, media hits) </li> <li> Assist with social media content creation and posting, as needed </li> <li> Assist with operational or programmatic tasks as needed </li> <li> (If in San Francisco) Attend Academy training sessions, gaining exposure to policy advocacy skills and industry guest speakers </li></ul> WHAT YOU WILL LEARN<ul> <li> Practical nonprofit and policy communications experience </li> <li> Structured, experiential training in key communications skills and strategies including understanding brand voice and audience segmentation </li> <li> Experience using a wide range of professional tools and platforms including Airtable and Asana </li> <li> A professional portfolio of polished communications outputs including a final, project of your choice </li> <li> Direct mentorship and feedback from a team of communications professionals </li> <li> The opportunity to attend events and network with policy experts and industry leaders </li></ul> WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE<ul> <li> Undergraduate or Graduate student in communications or a related field preferred </li> <li> Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills </li> <li> Strong organizational, reliability, and time management skills </li> <li> Ability to work independently </li> <li> Some experience in communications, writing, and content development </li> <li> Attention to detail </li> <li> Interest in policy, nonprofit work, and digital communications </li> <li> Ability to work well independently and as part of a team </li></ul> HOW TO APPLYTo apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Please also submit a portfolio of 3-5 writing samples that you have produced. Applicants without a portfolio will not be considered. Please note that since strong writing skills are a key qualification for this role, candidates who heavily rely on generative AI to prepare their application materials may not be a good fit. For various reasons, amazing talent hesitate to apply for positions for which they could potentially be a great fit. We strongly encourage you to apply for this position if it aligns with your career interests and skillset, even if you are not sure whether you meet all of the qualifications. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation regarding the accessibility of our website, a modification or adjustment of the job application or interview process due to a disability, please contact HRSupport@aspeninstitute.org or call (202) 736-5800.

Outreach and Engagement Intern

ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners. BUSINESS &amp; SOCIETY PROGRAM The Aspen Institute Business &amp; Society Program (BSP) works to align business decisions with the long-term health of society. Through convenings and communities of business leaders committed to values-based leadership, BSP advances a vision of business as a force for good. Our team is small, fast-moving, and deeply invested in doing this work with excellence and intention. ABOUT THIS ROLEBSP is seeking a Program &amp; Operations Coordinator to join our New York City-based team. This is a role for someone who gets genuine satisfaction from making things run well, and who understands that a team working smoothly together or exceptional execution of external-facing projects is not a backdrop to the work, but a direct expression of it.The Program &amp; Operations Coordinator supports the entire BSP team in keeping the program running smoothly. This is not a narrowly defined role. It is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full range of skills needed to run a mission-driven nonprofit, from managing the data infrastructure that connects our work to supporting the logistics of high-impact convenings, to helping BSP communicate with and track its network.The Program &amp; Operations Coordinator reports to the Senior Program Manager, Operations and works closely with colleagues across the BSP team. This position is based in New York City, with an expectation to work from the office 2-3 days per week. The role also requires attendance at select BSP events and convenings, including the annual Business &amp; Society Summit in Aspen in July, some Fellowship seminars, and all BSP NYC dinners throughout the year. Some evening and weekend hours will be required during events and convenings. The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $62,000. WHAT YOU’LL DOSystems &amp; Data<ul> <li>Serve as a go-to resource and thought partner for colleagues navigating Airtable (BSP’s central database and CRM) providing technical assistance, supporting team-wide adoption, and helping identify and implement new features as our needs evolve.</li> <li>Build and update Airtable pages and fields as requested across BSP programs, maintaining data quality and integrity: updating contact information, removing duplicates, and inputting constituent data from other sources.</li> <li>Support change management as we build and refine team-wide systems and workflows</li> <li>Use Airtable and other platforms to track Fellows, nominees, and alumni through their journey with BSP, keeping records current and useful across recruitment and program cycles.</li> <li>Support the Senior Manager, Operations in working with Aspen Institute technological systems like Ironclad, Concur, and Salesforce, AI tools, and coordinating between Airtable and the Institute’s new CRM+ systems as they evolve.</li></ul>Operations &amp; Administration<ul> <li>Process invoices, reimbursements, and vendor/consultant payments.</li> <li>Manage BSP’s shared inboxes, respond to and route inquiries, and serve as a first point of contact for outside requests.</li> <li>Maintain inventory of event materials and office supplies; coordinate ordering and shipping for office storage and events.</li> <li>Support the Senior Program Manager, Operations in liaising with internal teams (legal, IT, office services, accounting) to support programmatic needs.</li> <li>Support the Senior Program Manager, Operations in identifying and implementing improvements to team processes and workflows.</li> <li>Serve as a thought partner and logistical manager on internal team meetings and retreats, helping with food orders, liaising with venues, creating materials, and providing feedback and thinking on pieces of the agenda.</li> <li>Pitch in on special projects, research, and cross-functional initiatives as needed.</li></ul>Events &amp; Convenings<ul> <li>Own end-to-end logistics for all BSP NYC dinners: venue research, on-site execution, printing and materials, and follow-up.</li> <li>Oversee the end-to-end materials production process for events: including handouts, signage, tent cards, nametags, participant lists, and sometimes post-event summary reports for internal and external audiences.</li> <li>Support on-site staffing and logistics for the Aspen Institute Business &amp; Society Summit, and some other BSP Fellowship seminars and convenings alongside senior team members.</li> <li>Work as part of the Business &amp; Society Summit logistics team, helping to manage participant communications, certain event logistics, and Airtable updates to keep the entire BSP team informed of program developments.</li> <li>Collect and track participant travel and hotel arrangements for certain events; assist in coordinating speaker and consultant needs leading up to certain events, including A/V and travel logistics.</li> <li>Work with our events lead and program staff to manage event registration platforms and post-event surveys (Cvent, Airtable, SurveyMonkey).</li></ul>Program Support<ul> <li>Support logistics for the Economic Mobility and First Movers Fellowship recruitment processes: carefully track and update candidate information and communications in Airtable, manage online nomination forms, prepare candidate materials for review, and help ensure timely follow-up with relevant stakeholders.</li> <li>Assist with logistics on Fellowship onboarding and announcements, including website and materials updates, public communications, and backend tracking of Fellows’ submission of travel, bios, and other onboarding information.</li> <li>Provide general coordination support for all BSP programs as needed (e.g. Aspen Leaders Forum, roundtable dialogues, Fellowships, etc.), including tracking attendance, data updates, logistics support on virtual and in-person meetings, and updating session and marketing materials.</li> <li>Update and refresh BSP program materials, decks, and website content in advance of annual Fellowship recruitment, during busy fundraising seasons, and at other key moments throughout the year.</li></ul>Communications<ul> <li>Support BSP’s LinkedIn presence: draft and schedule select posts, engage with the network, track job updates and career moves across the Fellows’ community.</li> <li>Help surface network news and Fellow updates for use in BSP publications like Inside View.</li> <li>Produce and update event and program materials including presentations, one-pagers, and decks for internal and external audiences.</li> <li>Support maintenance of infrastructure for internal team communication, like Slack and shared Outlook calendars.</li></ul> WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO THRIVE<ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of relevant experience.</li> <li>Genuine curiosity about how organizations work, and enthusiasm for the operational and systems work that keeps them running well.</li> <li>Strong organizational skills and an instinct for follow-through; someone who doesn’t let things fall through the cracks, manages multiple priorities with care, and keeps colleagues informed.</li> <li>Experience and strong interest in event logistics and materials production, including nametags, handouts, signage, and details that make an event feel polished.</li> <li>Excellent writing and editing skills and strong attention to detail; clear, professional communicator across contexts and with a variety of audiences.</li> <li>Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.</li> <li>Comfort with digital tools and an eagerness to learn new systems quickly; knowledge of Microsoft Office required, and familiarity with Airtable, Cvent, Constant Contact, Salesforce, SurveyMonkey, or similar platforms is a plus.</li> <li>Flexible, adaptable, and good-humored in the face of shifting priorities; a creative problem-solver with a strong sense of initiative, discretion, and professionalism.</li> <li>Interest in business, leadership, and the role of large corporations in society.</li></ul> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or hav questions about accessibility, please email hrsupport@aspeninstitute.org or call 202-736-2127 in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.

Program & Operations Coordinator

ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners. FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYISThe Financial Planning &amp; Analysis team provides support for annual budgeting, ongoing forecasting, grant reporting, monthly financial reviews, and ad-hoc analyses for all Aspen departments. ABOUT THIS ROLEThe Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing budgetary and financial support to a portfolio of Aspen programs, as well as responsible for accounting compliance and analysis of these programs, under the leadership of the Financial Manager. Major services include areas in grant accounting, budget facilitation, &amp; financial analysis. The Financial Analyst routinely interacts with the financial manager and key staff members in each program who are responsible for departmental accounting functions. Frequent interaction with program administrators, business offices, and accounting operation within the Aspen Institute.This position reports to the Financial Manager. The Salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000. The expectation is for this role to be in our DC office a minimum of 2x a week to collaborate with colleagues. WHAT YOU WILL DOBudget, Grant, &amp; Reporting<ul> <li>Collaborate with programs to ensure preparation of proposal and program budget and submission in Planful.</li> <li>Support program staff in use of Planful.</li> <li>Process grant documents and maintain grant data in the accounting and budget systems to ensure accurate data input.</li> <li>Work with program staff to maintain updated forecasts based on material changes throughout the year.</li> <li>Assign new accounting codes in accordance with Institute’s program classification and NetSuite coding structure using Project Request Forms.</li> <li>Investigate and report to programs/manager any inconsistencies or improprieties; research and resolve programs inquiries, in consultation with managers.</li> <li>Allocate project expenses and process journal entries related to program revenues and expenses in the assigned functional areas.</li> <li>Update funding and budget data, as needed, to assist with the preparation of financial materials for senior management.</li> <li>Prepare funder reports and financial reports to meet funding terms and the diverse needs of individual programs.</li> <li>In collaboration with, and with final approval of the grant manager, review and process grant agreements through internal approval process to ensure compliance with grant accounting policies and U.S. government regulations, if applicable. Review sponsorship agreements and ensure submission to Ironclad for due diligence review. Update NPSP with grant information.</li> <li>Obtain training on all financial systems: Planful for forecasting, NetSuite for accounting, NPSP for grant management, UKG for payroll reports. Also become familiar with Tipalti for invoice processing and Concur for expense processing.</li></ul>Financial Analysis<ul> <li>Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting &amp; analysis against historical, budgeted, and forecasted data to identify and manage any financial issues.</li> <li>Take part in a monthly review of financial performance with programs, helping with both meeting preparation and subsequent follow-up.</li> <li>Work with programs to ensure funding compliance and proper accounting procedures have been followed for reporting to the funders.</li> <li>Monitor allocated costs such as fringe, interest, and overhead charges for accuracy and sound logic.</li> <li>Review proposal budgets generated by the programs.</li> <li>Use reports in Planful for tracking, monitoring, and understanding actuals, budget and projection.</li> <li>Provide supporting materials for yearend audit and/or any other grant audit requirement, as needed.</li> <li>Maintain and develop various financial models and standard templates distributed for use by all during the proposal, budgeting, and reporting processes, ensuring quality, accuracy and perform analytic review of preliminary materials.</li> <li>Perform ad hoc analyses in response to emails, your own research, meeting discussions</li> <li>Perform other duties and reconciliations as assigned.</li></ul> WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE<ul> <li>BA/BS in fields of business administration, accounting or other related fields or relevant work experience; A background in a non-profit, research or academic setting is strongly preferred.</li> <li>Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in grant management, donor reporting, financial analysis, and budget forecast. Strong verbal and written communication, organizational and planning skills, excellent analytical skills.</li> <li>Excellent Excel and other Microsoft Office skills.</li> <li>Working knowledge of accounting principles and program implementation in non-profit organizations are essential.</li> <li>Familiarity with standard accounting and budgeting systems is highly desirable; knowledge of database software is helpful.</li> <li>Attention to details; proven ability to work efficiently under pressure.</li> <li>Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems.</li></ul> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or hav questions about accessibility, please email hrsupport@aspeninstitute.org or call 202-736-2127 in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.

Financial Analyst

ABOUT USThe 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.ASPEN POLICY ACADEMYThe Aspen Institute’s Policy Academy helps community leaders and experts across the political spectrum elevate their voices, influence key decisions, and strengthen democracy from the ground up. We believe that the people closest to problems are best positioned to come up with solutions, so we work to empower citizens to have a say in the decisions that affect them. Our innovative training programs and resources equip people across sectors – from tech to the environment, science to civic engagement – with the skills to shape critical policy efforts. We’re building an America where everyone is engaged in our democratic process—and has the power to make a difference.   ABOUT THIS ROLEThe Aspen Policy Academy seeks a part-time Social Media Intern to support content creation and social media strategy. This role reports to the Program and Communications Coordinator and will work closely with the Strategy and Operations Manager and the broader Academy team. The intern will play a key role in social media and content creation, supporting a robust public profile for the Academy and helping establish our staff and Fellows as key resources for partners who want to have policy impact.This is a remote position, but candidates based in San Francisco, CA, are preferred to help capture in-person content for Academy events. The internship is expected to last 12 months. The anticipated workload is approximately 10 hours per week, with some fluctuation depending on program needs and the intern’s school schedule.  WHAT YOU WILL DOSocial Media &amp; Content Creation<ul> <li> Engage with the Academy’s community on social media (liking, commenting, and reposting content). </li> <li> Pitch, draft, and share social posts across LinkedIn, Instagram (including Reels), X, and Bluesky. </li> <li> Create and edit social media graphics, photos, and video content as needed. </li> <li> Track, analyze, and report social media metrics. </li> <li> Research trends to inform social media strategy. </li> <li> Transform existing Academy news posts and reports into engaging, bite-sized content. </li> <li> Assist in researching and compiling influencer databases for potential partnerships. </li> <li> Develop creative campaigns to highlight Academy programs and accomplishments. </li> <li> Special projects, as necessary. </li></ul>Additional responsibilities:<ul> <li> Track our alumni and their impact (e.g., careers, accomplishments, media hits). </li> <li> Assist with sending program recruitment emails, as needed. </li> <li> Assist with operational or programmatic tasks as needed. </li> <li> (If in San Francisco) Attend Academy training sessions, gaining exposure to policy advocacy skills and industry guest speakers. </li></ul>  WHAT YOU WILL LEARN<ul> <li> Practical nonprofit and policy social media operations experience. </li> <li> Structured, experiential training in key communications skills and strategies including understanding brand voice and audience segmentation. </li> <li> Experience using a wide range of professional tools and platforms including Airtable and Asana. </li> <li> A professional portfolio of polished social media outputs including a final, self-directed project. </li> <li> Direct mentorship and feedback from a team of communications professionals. </li> <li> The opportunity to attend events and network with policy experts and industry leaders. </li></ul>  WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE<ul> <li> Undergraduate or Graduate student. </li> <li> Strong organizational, reliability, and time management skills. </li> <li> Ability to work independently as this is a primarily remote position. </li> <li> Some experience with social media management, video editing, and graphic design. </li> <li> Creativity and strategic thinking for social media campaigns. </li> <li> Passion for policy, social impact, and nonprofit work. </li> <li> Interest in gaining exposure to nonprofit operations in addition to social media management. </li></ul>  HOW TO APPLYTo apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Please also submit a portfolio of 3-5 social media posts or other professional communications outputs that you have produced. Applicants without a portfolio will not be considered. Please note that since strong writing skills are a key qualification for this role, candidates who heavily rely on generative AI to prepare their application materials may not be a good fit. For various reasons, amazing talent hesitate to apply for positions for which they could potentially be a great fit. We strongly encourage you to apply for this position if it aligns with your career interests and skillset, even if you are not sure whether you meet all of the qualifications.  ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation regarding the accessibility of our website, a modification or adjustment of the job application or interview process due to a disability, please contact HRSupport@aspeninstitute.org or call (202) 736-5800.

Social Media Intern

ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners.THE CENTER FOR LEADERSHIPThe Center for Leadership exists to ignite and nurture leadership potential in its constituents, building meaningful connections that generate lasting impact. Its work is to inspire, challenge and support leaders with different perspectives to understand how and where they can make a difference and live lives of deeper meaning and greater individual and collective impact. By supporting, connecting, and incubating leadership programs across the Aspen Institute, it fosters a global community of courageous and well connected leaders in real relation with one another working across their differences in service of a better world. ABOUT THIS ROLE The Assistant Director is a high-level systems builder leading and transforming the Center for Leadership’s seminar book production function into a scalable, high-quality, and strategically aligned capability, integrated with the Center’s broader organizational strategy. This role sits at the heart of the Center for Leadership’s work ensuring the intellectual materials that power Aspen seminars are produced with excellence and evolve to meet the needs of a growing global community. The Assistant Director will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and technical execution, overseeing the lifecycle of 100+ annual volumes including a complex copyright permissions process while modernizing internal systems and curating the organization’s extensive readings library.This individual will be responsible for refining the production team service delivery model. They will evaluate how resources are curated, shared, and produced, ensuring that the production workflow isn't just efficient, but is a scalable asset that supports existing partners and the Center’s long-term vision.This position reports to the EVP, Center for Leadership. The salary range is $112,000 - $125,000. This position is located at the Aspen Institute’s Washington, D.C. office. In accordance with our Reimagining Work policy, the Assistant Director 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. In-person consists of meaningful connections with colleagues in an office, traveling to a different office or location to meet fellow staff members, at an Aspen event, at a meeting outside the office or other opportunities to meet in person with teammates and colleagues. WHAT YOU WILL DO Strategic Coordination &amp; Relationship Building <ul> <li> Stakeholder Relations: Serves as a primary liaison to internal programs for production needs, providing tailored support and navigating the specific preferences of diverse program leads. </li> <li> Strategic Planning: Participates actively in developing strategic priorities for the Center for Leadership’s intellectual resources such as curriculum, moderators, and production–the foundation for its leadership development work–and integrates these priorities with the wider goals of the Center for Leadership. </li></ul>Management of Seminar Book Production <ul> <li> Team Leadership: Leads and develops a high-performing production team, ensuring the team remains motivated and aligned with organizational goals. </li> <li> Production Oversight: Directs the full lifecycle of seminar book production, maintaining strict quality control and ensuring all deadlines are met across multiple workstreams. </li> <li> Rights &amp; Permissions Management: Oversees the process of securing legal permissions for all pieces used in publications, ensuring compliance with intellectual property standards. </li> <li> Prioritization: Exercises judgment in prioritization, trade-offs, and resource allocation across competing production demands. </li></ul>Systems Innovation <ul> <li> Process Innovation: Modernizes how seminar materials are produced by improving workflows, organizing knowledge resources, and thoughtfully incorporating new tools where they add value. Leads the exploration and implementation of AI-driven tools to support curriculum design, readings library organization, and permissions tracking. </li> <li> Resource Management: Transforms the internal readings library into a searchable, strategic asset; develops user-friendly systems to share intellectual capital across the global Aspen leadership community. </li></ul> WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE <ul> <li> Bachelor's degree in Information Science, Knowledge Management, Business Management, or related area required . </li> <li> Minimum 7 years of experience managing high-volume, multi-stage, fast-paced projects with precision. </li> <li> Experience leading teams and stakeholders through process transitions with empathy, clarity, and a focus on long-term buy-in. </li> <li> Experience with securing copyright permissions preferred. </li> <li> Strong systems-thinking skills, with the ability to design and manage interconnected processes across people, tools, and workflows . </li> <li> A proven track record of incorporating new technologies into systems and resource management to improve operational processes. Experience with database management (preferably with Salesforce or similar CRM system), AI models, project management tools, and knowledge management systems preferred . </li> <li> A proven track record of translating high-level organizational goals into daily operational realities. </li> <li> Strong professional written and oral communication skills and confidence interacting professionally with high-profile individuals. </li> <li> Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills, with the ability to build rapport across different cultures and backgrounds, maintain flexibility when working with various departments and remain calm under pressure. </li> <li> Willingness and ability to travel in the US and internationally as much as 15% certain periods of the year. </li></ul> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or hav questions about accessibility, please email hrsupport@aspeninstitute.org or call 202-736-2127 in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.

Assistant Director, Seminar Production and Knowledge Systems

ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners. THE RELIGION &amp; SOCIETY PROGRAMThe Aspen Institute’s Religion &amp; Society Program (RSP) ignites change by convening, catalyzing, and researching important challenges and opportunities at the convergence of religion, culture, and justice. The Associate would contribute to the team by developing graphics and videos, maintaining the program's website; supporting the development of electronic communications, maintaining social media; and assisting in special projects. The Communications Associate will work closely with all members of the RSP team to support project communication needs.RSP hosts three program initiatives: Faith Angle Forum, Religion Fellows, and the Religion &amp; Philanthropy initiative. All three programs support cultural leaders in understanding and fostering a healthier, equitable public pluralism through robust dialogue across religious traditions. The Associate would also perform tasks related to successfully implementing these related programs.In its programming, RSP honors the ideal of equitable public pluralism—basic equity, human flourishing, and justice in public life, not one tribe achieving hegemonic cultural victory over others. Many scholars and clerics argue it is possible to hold deeply to the depth of one’s own faith tradition while also embracing, learning alongside, and being sharpened by those who believe differently. Aspen Religion Fellows, our Religion &amp; Philanthropy gatherings, and our Faith Angle convenings set the table for engagement and mutual learning—building a dense, overlapping network of like-minded peers, and bridging ideological divides. The Associate would support programming for some of the country’s leading clerics, philanthropists, journalists, and civic leaders. ABOUT THIS ROLEThe Communications Associate will report to the Program Director and work closely with the rest of the RSP team to provide primary staff support through an array of functions integral to the success of the program. As Communications Associate, you will have the opportunity to exercise your skills in leading and managing work, engage collaboratively with the RSP team, and connect with a wide range of leaders across the nation.Our ideal candidate is a multi-talented professional who has a passion for handling a wide range of logistical and communications tasks; demonstrates professional communication skills; is creative and eager to learn on the job; is excited about balancing multiple, often simultaneous, activities; and has extremely high standards for the quality of their work.The role is a good fit for candidates seeking experience in the wide range of skills and capabilities needed to manage and operate a nonprofit organization. The successful candidate will be creative, enjoy balancing multiple, often simultaneous, communication and operational tasks, and have a passion for religious pluralism.This is a full-time position with a salary of $60,000-68,000 a year. This position is located at the Aspen Institute’s Washington, D.C. office, with the expectation to work from the office at least 40% of the time. WHAT YOU WILL DOCommunication &amp; Engagement <ul> <li>Develop tailored communication strategies and materials for RSP while incorporating the department’s broader audience and communication priorities as well as specific programmatic priorities.</li> <li>Source thought leadership content from internal and external stakeholders, leveraging various content formats such as articles, testimonials, whitepapers, social media, and webinars while maintaining alignment with the Aspen Institute’s brand.</li> <li>Maintain and update the RSP website with current information and network-focused content that effectively communicates the value of programming.</li> <li>Create graphics and short videos for program communications.</li> <li>Draft and post written, image and video content on social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, X, YouTube, etc.).</li> <li>Design emails for monthly newsletters and other program blasts.</li> <li>Maintain and improve program websites (RSP and Faith Angle Forum).</li> <li>Use data analytics to improve communication outreach strategies.</li> <li>Support development of presentations, one-pagers, and decks for projects.</li> <li>Coordinate activities with consultants, photographers, and Institute comms staff, as needed.</li> <li>Coordinate activities with the communication teams of program partners.</li> <li>Edit content and draft social and other content, as needed.</li></ul>Operations/Financial Support <ul> <li>Coordinate cross-functional collaboration among internal teams and external stakeholders, serving as the central point of communication.</li> <li>Create and streamline processes for collecting, organizing and producing high-quality meeting materials, managing publication inventory, and handling printing, shipping and copying requirements.</li> <li>Execute efficient systems for tracking and processing post-event participant reimbursements and vendor payments.</li> <li>Create and maintain operations documentation to establish consistent processes and facilitate knowledge transfer across the team.</li> <li>Assist with on-the-ground event execution as needed.</li></ul> WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE<ul> <li>1-3 years of experience in communications and project management work (Relevant college coursework, internships, and academic projects may be considered in lieu of professional experience).</li> <li>Demonstrated communications experience, taking complete ownership of work, ensuring its high-quality delivery, and when relevant, overseeing team efforts to achieve excellence. Adept project management skills to handle increasingly complex tasks.</li> <li>Ability to be adaptable and remain flexible when carrying out tasks so that you can identify ways to better support the team.</li> <li>Ability to manage time effectively, work autonomously and with a small team.</li> <li>A positive, can-do, “Yes, and” attitude.</li> <li>Excellent computer skills and mastery of Adobe inDesign and Photoshop, and familiarity with office productivity tools like Asana, Cvent, Google Suite, Zoom, etc..</li> <li>Ability to travel up to 20% of time. Occasional night and weekend work is required, usually as part of the planning or execution of events.</li></ul> TO APPLYAll applicants must submit the following to be considered for the position:<ul> <li>Resume</li> <li>Cover Letter</li> <li>Completed online application through the Aspen Institute web page</li></ul>This job posting will close on May 31, 2026. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation regarding the accessibility of our website, a modification or adjustment of the job application or interview process due to a disability, contact HRSupport@aspeninstitute.org or call (202) 736-5800.

Communications Associate

ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners.PHILOSOPHY &amp; SOCIETY PROGRAMPhilosophy &amp; Society works to reignite the tradition of public philosophy. Through publications, events, and original research, Philosophy &amp; Society seeks to press into our most haunting questions of individual and societal purpose — What is justice? What is humanity? What is society for? ABOUT THIS ROLEThe Aspen Institute’s Philosophy &amp; Society Program seeks a Managing Editor to lead the editorial vision, development, and production of the program’s primary publications.This role sits at the center of the program’s work: shaping ideas for public engagement and ensuring that all outputs meet the highest standard of intellectual rigor, clarity, and relevance. The Managing Editor will oversee the full editorial lifecycle for individual pieces and for our in-house publications—from concept development through publication and dissemination—while managing up to an editorial board and down to associates.The successful candidate will combine editorial authority, intellectual judgment, and strong operational discipline. They will serve as a key partner to the Executive Director in defining the program’s publications agenda and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across formats.The Managing Editor will report to the Executive Director of the Philosophy &amp; Society Program. The salary range for this position is $93,000 - $100,000. Candidates must be based in Washington, DC, and meet the Aspen Institute’s regular attendance requirements. Remote candidates will not be considered. WHAT YOU WILL DOPublications Strategy<ul> <li>Report to the program's Executive Director, working to define and execute the program’s editorial vision and publications agenda</li> <li>Take the primary agenda and distill it into a vision and operational plan for a specific publication or podcast</li> <li>Identify priority themes, contributors, and formats that advance the primary publication goals</li> <li>Develop a clear pipeline from idea generation through to publication and dissemination ensuring top quality for every output</li> <li>Foster a collaborative environment that supports strong thinking and high-quality writing</li></ul>Editorial Leadership<ul> <li>Report to senior program staff to clarify and implement primary publication goals.</li> <li>Serve as lead editor for the program’s publications and podcasts, with central responsibility in every aspect of the publication pipeline from publication strategy, to idea conception, to editing, to public dissemination.</li> <li>Establish and maintain consummate editorial standards across all outputs.</li> <li>Edit individual essays and outputs with various stakeholders to refine arguments to highest standards of quality in writing and argument.</li> <li>Work with various members of staff to develop concepts into full pieces for publication in-house or pitches for external publications.</li> <li>Responsibility for primary editorial judgements regarding content, structure, and readiness for publication.</li></ul>Editorial Operations &amp; Workflow<ul> <li>Design and manage editorial workflows, timelines, and production processes.</li> <li>Ensure coordination across multiple projects and formats.</li> <li>Track progress of publications and ensure timely delivery.</li></ul>Audience &amp; Dissemination<ul> <li>Develop strategies to expand the reach and impact of the program’s publications.</li> <li>Collaborate on placement, partnerships, and distribution channels.</li> <li>Explore and implement new formats (audio, video, digital-first) to engage broader audiences.</li> <li>Manage junior staff to support editorial workflows.</li></ul>Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul> <li>Work closely with program, communications, and external partners to align editorial work with broader institutional goals.</li> <li>Support events and convenings by shaping intellectual content and outputs.</li></ul>Strategic Contributions<ul> <li>Contribute to fundraising and partnerships related to publications, including tracking grant deliverables and reporting.</li> <li>Assist in drafting fundraising and new business proposals and representing the program externally as needed.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> WHAT YOU WILL NEED<ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience in editorial leadership, journalism, or related fields required. </li> <li>Demonstrated ability to shape complex ideas into clear, compelling written work.</li> <li>Excellent understanding of the very rapid pace of the contemporary media ecosystems and the core skills needed to make compelling public arguments in that environment.</li> <li>Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail, with demonstrated experience managing a team of writers or content creators.</li> <li>Experience with an editorial board—working with and reporting to a masthead—preferred.</li> <li>Ability to engage with creators to get a piece from ideation to first draft to published essay.</li> <li>Experience managing multiple editorial projects simultaneously.</li> <li>Ability to build and maintain efficient workflows and production systems.</li> <li>Experience with multimedia or digital publishing formats.</li> <li>Ability to move between philosophical depth and public-facing clarity.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset.</li> <li>Strong organizational and time management skills.</li> <li>Understanding of how ideas reach and engage public audiences.</li> <li>Intellectual curiosity and generosity.</li> <li>Commitment to rigor, clarity, and public impact.</li> <li>Flexibility and willingness to support evolving program needs.</li> <li>Ability to work non-traditional hours to support high paced work culture and publication rhythms.</li> <li>Must be based in Washington, DC.</li></ul> HOW TO APPLY Applications are to be submitted on or before May 8, 2026. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or hav questions about accessibility, please email hrsupport@aspeninstitute.org or call 202-736-2127 in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.

Managing Editor

ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners.FINANCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMThe Aspen Institute Financial Security Program’s (Aspen FSP) mission is to illuminate and solve the most critical financial challenges facing American households and to make financial security for all a top national priority. We aim for nothing less than a more inclusive economy with reduced wealth inequality and shared prosperity. We believe that transformational change requires innovation, trust, leadership, and entrepreneurial thinking. FSP galvanizes a diverse set of leaders across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to solve the most critical financial challenges. We do this through deep, deliberate private and public dialogues and by elevating evidence-based research and solutions that will strengthen the financial health and security of financially vulnerable Americans. Visit our website: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/financial-security-program/ ABOUT THIS ROLE The Associate is a full-time position within the Lifelong Saving and Investing initiative at Aspen FSP. Through our Lifelong Saving and Investing initiative, we work to ensure that every person in America has the tools to build, protect, and leverage wealth across their entire lifecycle. Our work spans the lifecycle of financial security: from Early Wealth Building initiatives like Baby Bonds, 530A /"Trump Accounts," and 529s that provide children with a head start and young adults with capital; to strengthening Emergency Savings as a vital buffer against life’s volatility; and advancing Retirement Savings and Security to ensure long-term dignity and agency. By galvanizing a diverse network of policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers, we supply a wide range of leaders with the evidence-based insights and the networks they need to scale policy and market solutions that allow everyone in America to benefit from saving and investing in capital markets.The Associate will report to the Senior Program Manager and will be a core member of the LSI team, working closely with the Director, Associate Director, and Senior Policy Advisor on the LSI team, and collaborating across the FSP team. The Associate will be responsible for contributing to research, writing, communications, relationship management, information gathering and synthesis, event planning and execution, and other activities of the LSI team and across Aspen FSP across a variety of issue areas of interest to FSP—including (but not limited to) wealth creation, financial systems, and the role of technology. The salary range for this position is $62,000 - $70,000. The role is based at Aspen’s Washington D.C. headquarters, with an in-office expectation of a minimum of 2x a week to collaborate with colleagues. WHAT YOU WILL DORelationship Management and Leadership Engagement<ul> <li>Contribute to managing partner relationships and communicate with partners (including Hill staff, financial services industry leaders, advisors, funders, collaborators, participants, and other stakeholders) in a timely, effective, and professional manner. Responsibilities will include coordinating, planning, and managing meetings and leading follow-up communications as needed.</li> <li>Support funder relations. Contribute to proposals and impact reports. May be asked to support funder meetings and communications. </li> <li>Attend relevant conferences, webinars, policy briefings, expert lectures, industry forums, and other events as needed, and share summary notes. This may occasionally require representing Aspen FSP and developing and making presentations at these events.</li></ul> Meetings and Events<ul> <li>Contribute to the planning and execution of meetings and events including roundtable discussions, digital public events, conferences, summits, receptions, presentations, etc. This may include content development, participant communications, researching potential speakers and participants; preparing presentations and talking points as well as materials for participants (bio books, agendas, etc.); communicating and coordinating with participants before, during, and after events; taking notes during events and preparing summaries of discussions; presenting and facilitating; and preparing and disseminating follow-up materials.</li> <li>As needed, work with LSI team colleagues and Aspen FSP event managers to support logistical elements of LSI meetings and events, including on-site set-up; preparing and disseminating correspondence regarding logistics guidelines for events; and preparing and disseminating follow-up materials related to events (meeting notes, handouts, etc.).</li></ul> Research, Analysis, and Writing<ul> <li>Complete a variety of research tasks such as producing background memos and landscape analysis on emerging issues and content areas; identifying and analyzing data and statistics; scheduling, participating, note taking, and conducting thematic analysis for expert interviews and person-centered engagement activities; and tracking news and events.</li> <li>Contribute to research synthesis and thematic analysis as well as translation materials that can successfully convey insights to a broad range of non-technical audiences. </li> <li>Support and sometimes lead the development of publications and content for a variety of audiences, including writing and/or editing blog posts, op-eds, research issue briefs and reports, newsletters, slide decks for presentations, and social media posts. </li> <li>Collaborate with FSP’s communications team on outreach and dissemination strategies for deliverables and to develop additional, supporting content.</li></ul> WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE <ul> <li>BA degree in a relevant field (such as public policy, sociology, economics, political science, finance, business); or equivalent professional experience and training.</li> <li>Minimum 1-3 years of relevant professional experience.</li> <li>Commitment to the mission of the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program.</li> <li>Strong written and?oral communications skills in English.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and time management skills, and strong attention to detail.</li> <li>Ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit, fast-paced, and diverse team.</li> <li>Committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion through your work.</li></ul> ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONWhile not a minimum or mandatory qualification, we strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented demographics, and those with first-hand experience of financial insecurity to apply for this role.The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave.The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation regarding the accessibility of our website, a modification or adjustment of the job application or interview process due to a disability, contact HRSupport@aspeninstitute.org or call (202) 736-5800.

Associate, Lifelong Saving and Investing (LSI)

ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners. PHILOSOPHY &amp; SOCIETY PROGRAMThe Aspen Institute’s Philosophy &amp; Society Program advances the role of philosophy in addressing contemporary public challenges and enriching civic life. Through dialogue, public programming, and partnerships, the program brings philosophical inquiry to leaders across sectors—exploring questions of ethics, meaning, democracy, and human flourishing. By connecting timeless ideas with present-day issues, the program fosters deeper reflection, constructive dialogue, and more thoughtful leadership in a complex world. ABOUT THIS ROLEThe Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Director and senior leadership of the Philosophy &amp; Society Program, as well as others on an ad hoc basis. This role reports to the Executive Director and requires strong organizational, communication, and judgment skills to support a dynamic portfolio of programs and convenings.This position has a salary range of $60,000 - $70,000. This is a hybrid, Washington, DC-based position. Selected candidates are expected to work in person approximately three days per week. WHAT YOU WILL DO<ul> <li>Work directly with the Executive Director and senior leadership to support all aspects of the program’s work, maintaining visibility across multiple workstreams and priorities.</li> <li>Manage complex executive and team calendars, including scheduling meetings, convenings, speaking engagements, and travel arrangements.</li> <li>Organize and support meetings and events, including preparing materials, coordinating logistics (virtual and in-person), and taking notes as requested.</li> <li>Help prioritize incoming requests and correspondence; ensure timely follow-up on key issues and decisions.</li> <li>Draft, review, and send professional communications to internal and external stakeholders.</li> <li>Prepare, reconcile, and submit expense reports and contracts; maintain accurate records and data entry systems.</li> <li>Support programmatic activities, including the philosophy salon and public events, as needed.</li> <li>Assist with recruiting and onboarding processes, including scheduling interviews and coordinating new hire logistics.</li> <li>Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.</li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul> WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE <ul> <li>3+ years of professional experience, including administrative or executive support roles.</li> <li>Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including anticipating needs and planning ahead.</li> <li>High attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture understanding of program priorities.</li> <li>Professional discretion and ability to handle confidential information.</li> <li>Experience with enterprise systems for file management and expense processing (e.g., SAP Concur, Tipalti) and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).</li> <li>Interest in or familiarity with philosophy, ethics, or civic dialogue is a plus.</li></ul> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please email hrsupport@aspeninstitute.org or call 202-736-2127 in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability

Executive Assistant

ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners. COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING DEPARTMENTThe Communications and Marketing Department creates compelling content to elevate and position the Aspen Institute as a values-based organization that ignites human potential through dialogue, leadership, and action to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. The department also serves as an in-house agency that provides communications and marketing support to the Institute’s 40+ programs, initiatives, public events, fundraising efforts, and the president’s office. Learn more at aspeninstitute.org.We function on the foundation of 5 values: Collaboration, Learning, Excellence, Accountability and Respect or CLEAR. These attributes and behaviors are how we work. Upholding our department values is of paramount importance as they guide us to thoughtfully engage with our colleagues whilst performing at the highest level. ABOUT THIS ROLEThe Senior Associate, Content Marketing &amp; Audience Engagement leads the execution and evolution of the Aspen Institute’s digital content strategy across our primary channels — web, email, social media, and video — while helping build the next phase of personalized audience engagement through Aspen Passport, our soon-to-be-launched enterprise logged-in platform.This role partners closely with Communications colleagues, Aspen enterprise teams, and program teams across the Institute to curate, package, and distribute compelling content that strengthens audience connection, grows engagement, and reinforces Aspen’s role as a trusted global convener.You will operate at both the channel and ecosystem level: driving day-to-day content performance across digital platforms while shaping how personalization, subscriptions, and CRM insights deepen long-term engagement across the Aspen network. This position reports directly to the Director, Content Strategy. The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $80,000. In accordance with our Reimagining Work policy, the Senior Associate 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. Please note this position is term-limited, set to end after 1-year. WHAT YOU WILL DOManage Cross-Channel Content Marketing &amp; Distribution<ul> <li> Partner with Communications staff and Aspen Institute programs to curate and share engaging content across the Institute’s primary digital channels — web, social media, video and email newsletters. </li> <li> Edit and optimize homepage and blog content to drive discoverability and engagement. </li> <li> Develop and manage content calendars across email and major digital touchpoints. </li> <li> Package content to support audience growth and deepen engagement across programs. </li> <li> Ensure consistent brand voice, tone, and accessibility standards across channels. </li> <li> Identify opportunities to cross-promote program content to broader Institute audiences. </li></ul> Manage and Grow Aspen Passport Editorial &amp; Personalization Strategy<ul> <li> Support the launch of the Aspen Passport. </li> <li> Drive logged-in adoption and repeat engagement behaviors of Aspen Passport. </li> <li> Help define governance, editorial curation, cadences, and decision rights for dashboard modules. </li> <li> Integrate future initiatives into the logged-in experience. </li></ul> Strengthen Audience Growth &amp; Engagement Systems<ul> <li> Drive Passport engagement via program newsletters and cross-program updates. </li> <li> Partner with the Marketing Cloud administrator to connect CRM segmentation, preferences, and behavioral triggers to engagement journeys. </li> <li> Monitor and analyze performance across email, web, and social channels to identify audience opportunities. </li> <li> Conduct lightweight A/B testing to improve content packaging, messaging, and engagement flows. </li> <li> Define and track KPIs, including audience growth, engagement rates, subscription starts, and conversion pathways. </li></ul> Collaborate Across Product &amp; Programs<ul> <li> Work closely with Vice President for Network Strategy and Enterprise Development and ITS/Digital Products (ex: Aspen Passport) on strategy, execution, backlog priorities, user stories, user acceptance testing and quality assurance (product ownership remains with ITS). </li> <li> Serve as a connective partner between Communications, Enterprise Engagement, program teams, and vendors. </li> <li> Translate audience insights into actionable recommendations for content and product improvements. </li></ul> WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE<ul> <li> 3-5 years in digital audience growth strategy, community management, content marketing, or related roles. </li> <li> Content Creation and Marketing Skills: <ul> <li> Demonstrated ability to curate and package content that drives measurable engagement. </li> <li> Demonstrated experience creating content calendars and implementing strategies. </li> <li> Experience managing social media, including Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube </li> <li> Experience in crafting engaging digital content for websites, social media, and email. </li> <li> Strong writing/editing skills for concise and compelling online content. </li> </ul> </li> <li> CRM Platform Management Skills: <ul> <li> Hands-on experience with a CRM (ideally Salesforce, including Marketing Cloud and Experience Cloud), including segmentation, journey building, personalization, reporting, and management of enterprise community platforms in partnership with system admins — beyond traditional social media community management. </li> </ul> </li> <li> Proficiency in multitasking and meeting deadlines and working across teams and functions. </li> <li> Excellent communication skills for teamwork and stakeholder collaboration. </li> <li> Curiosity, empathy, hustle, and grit. </li></ul> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please email hrsupport@aspeninstitute.org or call 202-736-2127 in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.

Senior Associate, Content Marketing & Audience Insights

ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners. COLLEGE EXCELLENCE PROGRAMThe Aspen Institute College Excellence Program aims to strengthen higher education leadership and practice to improve student outcomes—with the ultimate goal of advancing economic mobility and developing talent for the good of each individual and society as a whole. We support this mission through multiple programs, including the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the American Talent Initiative, the Aspen Presidents and Rising Presidents Fellowships, Unlocking Opportunity, and a range of transfer initiatives designed to improve bachelor’s attainment for students who start in community college. Each year, our work engages hundreds of college leaders (and often teams) at universities and community colleges that educate millions of students nationwide. For more information, visit highered.aspeninstitute.org or find us on LinkedIn. ABOUT THIS ROLEThe College Excellence Program (CEP) is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Finance Manager to serve as a vital partner in our mission to improve student outcomes in higher education. Working across a $13–$15 million annual budget and supporting a dedicated team of 40 staff members, this position will lead the day-to-day financial operations for a robust revenue model funded by 20 philanthropic partners and fee-for-service engagements. The Finance Manager serves as an essential bridge between CEP and the Institute’s central finance office, ensuring the disciplined stewardship of fiscal resources. By driving the accuracy of budgets, forecasts, expense reconciliations, and data analyses, this position will provide the financial intelligence necessary to translate our resources into mission-driven impact.We are looking for a finance professional with at least five years of experience working alongside senior leaders and project managers, preferably in the nonprofit sector. Qualified candidates will demonstrate:<ol> <li> Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in core financial responsibilities and the Institute’s enterprise systems (such as NetSuite, Planful, SAP, and Tipalti). </li> <li> Proven Scale: A track record of leading financial operations for a similarly sized operating budget and portfolio of institutional grantmakers. </li> <li> Skillful Communication: The ability to collaborate effectively with both financially savvy and non-finance stakeholders, serving as a "translator" of complex data. </li></ol>Beyond the numbers, our ideal candidate is passionate about the transformative power of higher education and brings a proactive, resourceful, and thoughtful approach to their work with consistent follow-through in a highly collaborative environment. The Finance Manager ensures the fiscal integrity and operational success of CEP through its core functions, performed in close collaboration with CEP’s Senior Team, project leads, and the Institute’s central finance office. Beyond core financial activities, the Finance Manager serves as a key contributor to CEP’s Operations team, driving quality, consistency, and efficiency across human capital, fundraising, and administrative functions.This position is based in the Aspen Institute’s Washington, DC office with a minimum of 40% in-person work (two days per week). The salary range for this position is $92,500 - $107,500. The Finance Manager reports to CEP’s Director of Operations. WHAT YOU WILL DOFinance &amp; Accounting Responsibilities<ul> <li>Budgeting &amp; Forecasting: Lead the development and execution of CEP’s $13–$15 million annual operating budget. Act as a strategic partner to project leads, creating and refining forecasts that align resources with programmatic goals.</li> <li>Revenue &amp; Expense Management: Maintain a constant "pulse" on organizational health by analyzing monthly financial data, collaborating with central finance on allocations and reconciliations, and conducting budget-versus-actual (BvA) discussions with project leads. Proactively identify potential efficiencies, redundancies, and opportunities for savings.</li> <li>Disbursement Oversight: Serve as a critical checkpoint for outgoing payments, ensuring every transaction is verified, properly categorized and documented, and aligned with both budgetary constraints and Institute policy.</li> <li>Grant Proposals &amp; Reporting: Drive fiscal stewardship by producing precise grant budget proposals, managing the reporting calendar, and ensuring all financial submissions are approved and delivered to funders on time. Respond to ad hoc requests for financial information, as needed.</li> <li>Advanced Financial Analysis: Empower CEP’s Senior Team and project leads with actionable financial insights. Monitor cash flow, track personnel utilization, and manage unrestricted balances to ensure the long-term sustainability of the program.</li> <li>Institute Collaboration &amp; Compliance: Serve as the expert interface to the Institute’s central finance office. Maintain impeccable financial records for funders, grantees, and contractors while ensuring total compliance with organizational procedures.</li></ul>Operational Support Responsibilities<ul> <li>Capacity Building: Serve as a financial “translator" and coach for the broader CEP team. Empower project leads to take ownership of their specific budgets and project goals by training staff to interpret reports and providing intuitive self-service tools.</li> <li>Policies &amp; Guidance: Design and implement financial policies that strengthen CEP’s internal controls and resource management. Provide the team with best practices for stewarding every dollar with a focus on efficiency, integrity, and maximum programmatic results.</li> <li>Revenue Plans &amp; Fundraising: Partner with CEP’s Senior Team and projects to drive successful fundraising efforts through prospecting, opportunity qualification, pipeline management, and fiscal stewardship. Proactively explore revenue diversification strategies.</li> <li>Contracts Support: Facilitate due diligence reviews for CEP contracts and legal agreements. Act as a liaison with the Institute’s Legal team, positioning every partnership and vendor engagement to meet program expectations and requirements.</li> <li>Continuous Improvement: Collaborate as a core member of the Operations team to evaluate complex organizational challenges. Contribute to a culture of excellence by developing and implementing CEP-wide solutions that streamline workflows and enhance productivity across the entire program.</li></ul> WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE<ul> <li>A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required (Master’s or advanced certification preferred; CPA not required).</li> <li>At least five years of relevant experience is required, with a strong preference for candidates with a background in nonprofit finance and complex grants management.</li> <li>Advanced expertise in the Institute’s core financial systems (NetSuite, Planful, Tipalti, Concur) and the technical agility to master other enterprise tools, including Airtable, Ironclad, Salesforce, and Asana.</li> <li>An unwavering commitment to high ethical standards, rigorous internal controls, and the transparent governance of fiscal resources.</li> <li>A "customer-first" approach to internal support characterized by active listening, patience, and a resourceful, responsive attitude toward project teams.</li> <li>An ability to distill complex financial data into clear, digestible narratives for non-finance stakeholders through high-impact writing, verbal clarity, and interpersonal savvy.</li> <li>A proven track record of delivering high-quality results under pressure, navigating ambiguity with ease, and pivoting gracefully in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.</li> <li>An ability to move beyond "reporting the past" to identifying trends, forecasting risks, and providing the actionable intelligence that informs strategic decision-making.</li> <li>A meticulous eye for detail and elite organizational skills, ensuring 100 percent accuracy across diverse data sets and reporting requirements.</li> <li>A proactive, self-directed learner with a collaborative mindset who seeks out continuous improvement and thrives in a culture of shared success.</li></ul> HOW TO APPLYAll interested applicants must submit the following:<ol> <li> A one-page cover letter. CEP prefers cover letters that describe what motivates you and how you understand and relate to our mission rather than a narrative version of your resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. </li> <li> Resume/CV. </li></ol>Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning April 1, with a desired hiring date in June 2026. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave.The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please email hrsupport@aspeninstitute.org or call 202-736-2127 in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.

ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners. ASPEN NETWORK OF DEVELOPMENT ENTREPRENEURS (ANDE)The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE), a program of the Aspen Institute, is a global network of intermediary organizations that propel entrepreneurship in emerging markets. ANDE members provide critical financial, educational, and business support services to small and growing businesses (SGBs) based on the conviction and evidence of the role of SGBs in job creation, stimulating long-term economic growth, and producing environmental and social benefits. Ultimately, we believe that SGBs can help lift countries out of poverty and form the basis of a better development paradigm.ANDE is looking for a new Chapter Head for East Africa based out of the region, with a preference for Kenya, where the largest concentration of ANDE members are present. ABOUT THIS ROLEANDE is recruiting an entrepreneurial leader in the small business, impact investing and sustainable development sector in East Africa to be the Regional Chapter Head to lead and grow the influence of the SGB sector within the region. The ANDE network has a strong presence of both local and global members active in the region. This leader will focus on fostering greater exchange across countries and strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in East Africa.The East Africa Regional Chapter Head is the heart of the organization in the region and must successfully function at many different levels. It is one of the most challenging roles in the organization and one of the most rewarding for its direct impact on strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems and helping members deliver effective services to SGBs across the region. The right person will be a skilled convener, connector and facilitator who knows how to find the right people to make things happen. This could mean helping an investor find local accelerators who might have pipeline businesses ready for investment, to convening conversations on metrics and impact measurement among a dozen local member organizations, to hosting a roundtable on the role of development finance institutions and banks in serving the small business sector.Expertise in at least one area of ANDE member’s work (incubation, acceleration, early stage investing, government policy etc.) is essential, with a curiosity to learn the rest on the job. This role will report to the Regional Director for Africa and will be supported by regional and global functional staff on communications, finance, fundraising, program management and strategy and be able to seek the advice of a regional advisory committee of local members. This role will report to the Regional Director for Africa and will be supported by regional and global functional staff on communications, finance, fundraising, program management and strategy and be able to seek the advice of a regional advisory committee of local members. The salary for this role is $50,000 - $60,000 per year. ANDE is looking for the new Chapter Head for East Africa to be based out of the region, with a preference for Kenya, where the largest concentration of ANDE members are present. WHAT YOU WILL DO<ul> <li>Membership: Strengthen engagement with existing members, understand their needs and connect them to each other. Lead recruitment of new members to the network. Establishing and facilitating connections and collaboration among ANDE members in the region and globally.</li> <li>Development: In collaboration with senior leadership, contributing to and executing a business strategy aligned with ANDE’s global and regional strategies, maintaining and building strong relationships with a wide range of donors and partners, and developing and delivering upon a robust pipeline of new programmatic and resource development opportunities.</li> <li>Program: Coaching and supervising program teams for the successful delivery of results; ensuring timely submission of high-quality internal and donor reports and the use of program management tools and supervision of program staff to complete grant funded deliverables.</li> <li>Representation: Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government ministries, private sector companies, business associations, and civil society organizations, and developing relevant partnerships; representing ANDE to a wide array of audiences; providing thought leadership to the small and growing business sector within the region.</li> <li>Finance: Preparing, reviewing, and approving expenditures to ensure compliance with regional and donor financial requirements, and ANDE procurement/finance policies.</li> <li>Governance: The East Africa Advisory Committee provides strategic advice to the regional chapter. In collaboration with the Regional Director, lead the East Africa Steering Committee by recruiting, managing, and engaging with members drawn from the ANDE Network.</li> <li>Communications and advocacy: Overseeing and contributing to regional communications and advocacy strategies and campaigns, including engaging with senior-level decision-makers in government and among other key stakeholders.</li></ul> WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE<ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.</li> <li>Proven ability to fundraise and work with donor organizations and professionally manage and represent an organization.</li> <li>2-3 years of management experience relating to the development and implementation of donor-funded projects.</li> <li>Entrepreneurial and inspirational mindset, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain high-performing teams in stressful contexts.</li> <li>Experience working in small business entrepreneurship, impact investing, and/or international development is required.</li> <li>A deep sense of mission in wanting to help support small businesses across the region through engaging with an ecosystem of intermediaries.</li> <li>Ability to represent ANDE in the region to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior-level government officials and donors.</li> <li>Experience working with international donor funding is highly preferred, with prior budget development and management experience required.</li> <li>Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.</li> <li>Excellent communicator with prior public speaking experience preferred.</li> <li>Fluency in written and spoken English is required, French language skills a plus.</li></ul> ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please email hrsupport@aspeninstitute.org or call 202-736-2127 in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.

Regional Chapter Head, East Africa

ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners. PHILOSOPY AND SOCIETY INITIATIVEThe Philosophy &amp; Society Initiative is dedicated to reigniting a national tradition of public philosophy. Through publications, events, and original research we seek to stimulate the appetite for reflection about our largest and most haunting issues of societal purpose—What is justice? What is a good life? What is society for? ABOUT THIS ROLE The Aspen Institute’s Philosophy &amp; Society Program seeks a Project Lead to lead our Philosophy R&amp;D lab and related activities. The R&amp;D lab is the primary incubating mechanism for Philosophy &amp; Society’s activities. The person in this role is responsible for assisting the Director in leading our core intellectual activities and ensuring their implementation, including managing a team of research fellows and other junior staff. This position is about curating ideas and sharpening them for public debate. The successful candidate will combine intellectual judgment, editorial excellence, strong operational capacity, and the flexibility to support the program’s evolving needs. The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $97,000. The Project Lead will report to the Director of the Philosophy &amp; Society Program. Candidates must also have the ability to meet the regular attendance policy of the Aspen Institute and be based in Washington D.C. WHAT YOU WILL DO <ul> <li> R&amp;D Lab Management: Take delegated responsibility for R&amp;D Lab and all associated Philosophy &amp; Society outputs, including research and editorial publications, by leading a team of research fellows and other junior staff to implement P&amp;S priorities. </li> <li> Operational Stewardship: Track grant deliverables, monitoring progress toward milestones, prepare reporting materials, and work closely with the Director on outcome measurement. Manage budgets associated with publications and related projects, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with institutional requirements. </li> <li> Intellectual Agenda-Setting: In coordination with the Director, develop vision to shape the program’s publications agenda, identifying themes, authors, and outputs that advance the public role of philosophy. </li> <li> Cross-Sector Collaboration: In partnership with the team, engage with philosophers, practitioners, policymakers, journalists, and civic leaders to produce work that resonates across audiences. </li> <li> Editorial Leadership: Serve as lead editor for the program’s portfolio of publications—including essays, policy papers, podcasts, books, and experimental formats. This entails not only ensuring clarity and precision but also making publishing decisions that foreground the most urgent and impactful questions. It involves primary accountability for the quality and detail of all outputs. </li> <li> Audience Development: Build pathways for our research and publications to reach beyond traditional readerships—developing strategies for placement, amplification, and media presence. This includes leading research fellows and junior staff to experiment with new channels and strengthen digital engagement to reach diverse audiences. </li> <li> Standards &amp; Systems: Create and enforce research and publication guidelines, workflows, and publishing practices that balance quality, timeliness, and adaptability. Maintain the intellectual precision and stylistic consistency necessary for a public philosophy initiative. </li> <li> Strategic Growth: Contribute to fundraising, partnerships, and institutional positioning around publications. This may include drafting proposals, representing the program in external forums, and conceptualizing new publishing ventures. </li> <li> Innovative Dissemination: Translate complex ideas into formats that capture public imagination and spark discourse, including audio, video, and digital-first projects. </li> <li> Flexibility &amp; Program Support: Contribute to the broader success of the program by taking on tasks beyond the day-to-day, for example including support for speaker events (from program design to light logistics), assisting with convenings, and any other tasks as the program grows. </li> <li> Any other duties as assigned. </li></ul> WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE<ul> <li> Bachelor’s degree required. We are considering particularly two types of candidates: <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li> Individuals with advanced degrees in philosophy and a related field (political theory, history of ideas, literature) </li> <li> Alternatively, we will consider candidates with very strong track record of ideas focused experience in journalism </li> </ul> </li> <li> Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, with management, editorial, and operational experience (e.g., tracking grants, budgets, or funded projects). </li> <li> A portfolio of research, editorial, or authorial work that demonstrates both intellectual rigor and public clarity. </li> <li> Proven ability to lead complex projects with multiple stakeholders. </li> <li> Experience managing budgets, grants, and/or funded projects, ideally in a nonprofit or academic setting. </li> <li> Facility for both high-level vision and scrupulous attention to intellectual and stylistic detail. </li> <li> Demonstrated ability to move fluidly between philosophical depth and public accessibility. </li> <li> A disposition oriented toward curiosity, intellectual generosity, operational rigor, and public impact. </li> <li> Willingness to embrace flexibility, supporting tasks outside of core work when needed. </li> <li> Experience with multimedia editing (audio, video, digital platforms) is an asset. </li></ul> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please email hrsupport@aspeninstitute.org or call 202-736-2127 in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.

Project Lead — Philosophy Research & Development Lab

ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners. PHILOSOPHY AND SOCIETY INITIATIVEThe Philosophy &amp; Society Initiative is dedicated to reigniting a national tradition of public philosophy. Through publications, events, and original research we seek to stimulate the appetite for reflection about our largest and most haunting issues of societal purpose—What is justice? What is a good life? What is society for? ABOUT THIS ROLEWe are pleased to invite applications for 2 post-doctoral “Research Fellows in Public Philosophy” positions. The term of the position is initially September 2026-August 2027, with potential for renewal for a second year based on candidate performance.The positions are designed as rigorous fellowship experiences to develop both the candidate’s aptitudes in public writing and to develop the field of public philosophy at the highest levels of national discourse. As a foundation for the position, candidates are expected to have doctoral or equivalent level training in political philosophy, political theory or related disciplines.Our institutional goal is to raise the profile of public philosophy in the United States and across the world and to develop new infrastructure at the intersection of academia and public discourse that can engage robustly on both sides.Our ideal candidates will possess a rigorous understanding of philosophical concepts, and a capacity to apply them to pressing societal issues. The role demands a blend of creativity, independence, vision setting, leadership, effective project management, attention to editorial detail, and intellectual ambition.The Research Fellows will report to the Director, Philosophy and Society. The salary range for the Research Fellow position is $67,000 - $72,000. Selected candidates will be expected to be located in Washington DC from September to June each year, and in the office a minimum of 3 days a week to participate in our on-site public philosophy research group. WHAT YOU WILL DOAmong other expectations and activities, the position will include:<ul> <li> Intensive training modules and mentoring in public writing and argument. </li> <li> Primary emphasis will be on a weekly rhythm of engagement with public argument in which selected candidates will be expected to produce targeted arguments directly engaged in the news-cycle—both long and short form—with the goal of publishing in both in-house and national media. Specific quota of written and other media outputs (usually 2+ per month) are expected and a tailored output plan will be developed with each candidate at the start of the fellowship. </li> <li> Research fellowship will usually include opportunities to collaborate with the Civic Thought Initiative at Yale University, including an in-person residency. Scholars will have a chance to interact with students and scholars in fields related to their interests and to participate in salon-style discussions on campus." </li> <li> Administrative responsibilities tied to P&amp;S’s broader work and the individual’s particular portfolio. </li> <li> Development of longer-term academic work in a candidate’s given field. </li></ul> WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE<ul> <li> A PhD in Philosophy or a related field. In exceptional cases we are open to intellectual journalists who have a strong record of genuine intellectual engagement and national level publication. </li> <li> Demonstrated intellectual interest in primary pressing philosophical issues facing society. We are also particularly interested in individuals who have aptitude in philosophical anthropology. Questions of humanism and transhumanism, society and technology, virtue and ways of life, eudaimonia and societal purpose are all of specific interest. </li> <li> Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills. </li> <li> At base we expect candidates to have strong academic records both in research and publication. Experience in public writing about ideas and in engaging with media and social media is also welcome. </li></ul> TO APPLYCandidates should submit full academic CVs and a 2 page letter of interest. Letters should both offer clear articulation of the given candidate’s profile, and statement of intent regarding:<ol> <li> Research interests, particularly highlighting overlap with topics listed above </li> <li> Interest and experience in public philosophy both within academia and if relevant, in other contexts </li></ol> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please email hrsupport@aspeninstitute.org or call 202-736-2127 in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.

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