Temporary Program Coordinator (US), WomenLeaders India

Organization Description  

Vital Voices Global Partnership is a leading international non-profit organization. We invest in women leaders who are tackling the world’s greatest challenges – from gender-based violence to the climate crisis, economic inequities, and more. We are “venture catalysts,” identifying leaders with a daring vision for change and partnering with them to make that vision a reality. What sets Vital Voices apart is that we make long-term, holistic investments in leaders with bold ideas for change — providing them connections, capacity, a network of their peers, financial support, and visibility for their work. We have provided early support for leaders who went on to become Nobel Peace Laureates, US Youth Poet Laureates, Prime Ministers, award winning innovators and breakthrough social entrepreneurs. Over the past 24 years, we have directly invested in more than 47,000 change-makers across 188 countries, who in turn have improved the lives of millions of people in their communities and countries.  

Today, Vital Voices has a staff of nearly 100 headquartered in Washington, DC. In the coming years we have a bold vision to dramatically scale our impact. In early 2022, we opened the first ever Global Headquarters for Women’s Leadership, a 30,000+ sq. ft. historic building just blocks from the White House on 16th Street. It is a hub of activity, events, and collaborations — bringing together women leaders and their allies to tackle the world’s greatest challenges. 

Mission 

Vital Voices invests in women leaders taking on the world’s greatest challenges and accelerates collective action towards an equitable and sustainable world.  

Organizational Goals 2030

1. Scale our proven investment model from 47,000 to 50,000 women leaders - who together will positively impact the lives of one billion people.
2. Make a measurable impact on 1-2 of the greatest challenges as defined by the Vital Voices Global Network - proving the power of collective action. 
3. Cultivate a critical mass of people around the world who believe that women’s leadership has a positive impact. 

Summary 

The Program Coordinator will work directly under the supervision and guidance of the Director, Leadership and Social Impact. This position will be responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of a region-specific fellowship dedicated to advancing women’s leadership in India. The Program Coordinator will work closely with teams in the U.S. and India, coordinating trainers, mentors, virtual and in person sessions, and serving as a lead point of contact for program participants. Successful candidates will display strong organizational skills, a solutions-oriented approach to work, and the flexibility to work across time zones. The role requires in person travel June 10-14, 2025. This position is based in Washington, DC with the option of a hybrid work schedule. We are not accepting remote candidates at this time.  

Additional responsibilities include: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• Operational Support: provide logistical, administrative and programmatic support for virtual and in-person programs and events in India;  

• Programmatic Support: Serve as key point of contact for program participants; draft presentations and training documents to be shared with fellows; coordinate itineraries and work closely with trainers and vendors to ensure successful program execution; keep detailed records and support MERL team with program evaluation; 

• Communications: Manage communication between Vital Voices contacts & implementing partner in India and fellowship participates; regularly send updates regarding upcoming events and trainings; manage calendar invite lists, track attendance and respond to programmatic questions in a timely manner; create one-pagers, flyers and graphics in support of programmatic events 

• Administrative: Maintain meeting notes and inform staff members of action items; maintain detailed records and assignment in Asana; process invoices and payments and submit contracts for approval; manage expenses and reconciliations  

• Other duties as assigned.   

Professional Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations or a related field, plus 2-4 years of relevant work experience required, OR Graduate degree in in international relations or a related field, plus 1-4 years of work experience required; 

• Strong demonstrated experience in global women’s issues, women’s entrepreneurship, and grassroots initiatives;  

• Strong demonstrated experience in advancing the UN SDG’s preferred;  

• Flexibility to periodically work across different time zones required; ability to travel to Mumbai June 10-14, 2025 required;

• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English; 

• Ability to prioritize tasks, swiftly shift priorities, and work in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team; 

• Strong computer skills including MS Office applications (esp. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), social networking tools, and database software (i.e., Salesforce); 

• Experience working cross-functionally to support key objectives and to help team members; 

• Experience in India or South Asia is preferred. 

This position is a temporary (through July 31, 2025 with the possibility of extension) full-time, exempt hybrid position based in Washington, DC with two days of required in person attendance at the Vital Voices Headquarters. If and when it is safe to travel, domestic and international travel up to 15% may be required for the position.  

The starting annual salary range for this position is $64,600 - $85,700 based on experience and ability to have broad impact early.  

Benefits:  

At Vital Voices, we value our employees and their well-being. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, short and long-term disability, life insurance, HSA, EAP, and more. But that's not all. We believe in giving our employees the flexibility and support they need to thrive in their work and life. That's why we provide generous PTO including wellness flex Fridays, parental leave, earned sabbatical time, and volunteer leave as well as a professional development stipend to support continuous improvement. Join us and be part of a global team that empowers women leaders to transform the world.   

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Vital Voices provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vital Voices complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.   

Vital Voices expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Vital Voices’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.   

Staff may experience secondary trauma due to exposure to descriptive and/or graphic gender-based violence content in their work on the urgent assistance program. Vital Voices does not provide work visa sponsorship or relocation assistance for this position.   
  
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.