Program Officer, Strategic Convenings

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Description Title: Program Officer, Strategic Convenings: Employment Status: Exempt: Term : Immediate start date through November 27, 2026 (with potential for permanent hire) Salary: $70,000-85,000, Commensurate with experience: Supervisor Title: Summary of Position: Meridian International Center is seeking a highly driven and entrepreneurial Program Officer to lead the end-to-end execution of a high-profile, partner-driven convening series focused on critical diplomatic and geopolitical issues. This is a project-based role, responsible for designing and delivering a portfolio of 6-8 high-level programs – ranging from closed door roundtables of 30-40 people to public events and receptions of 150+ people that bring together senior leaders across government, the diplomatic community, industry, think tanks, and academia. Topics will span a range of global priorities—including sports diplomacy, energy security, supply chains, and geopolitical risk. This role requires a unique blend of policy fluency, stakeholder curation, and operational and event production excellence. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable researching emerging global issues and engaging senior-level participants,...