Senior Manager, Programs and Partnerships

Global Citizens Initiative, Inc., or “GCI” (www.globalci.org), is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization based in Greenwich, Connecticut that engages, educates and empowers the next generation of global citizens. The cornerstone of GCI is its annual 9-day educational Summit that aims to globalize the perspectives of 28 secondary school students from different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds from around the world to transform them into lifelong ethical leaders of positive change. The Summit launches a 9-month Fellowship during which students plan and implement service projects in their home communities, based on one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals. Each student is assigned an experienced mentor by GCI who provides guidance and advice on their projects for the duration of the Fellowship.  From 2014 - 2018, GCI held the Summit in Cambridge, MA, and in 2019 the Summit was held in Tokyo Japan. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, GCI cancelled the 2020 and 2021 Summit/Fellowship, which it expects to resume during the summer of 2022 on the campus of the University of St Andrews in Scotland.

GCI developed an annual Seminar for 12 secondary school educators from around the world to help them prepare their students for leadership roles and for initiating real change in their communities. Inaugurated in 2018, the Seminar is held concurrently with the Summit and is also expected to resume during the summer of 2022 at St Andrews.

Those who have an interest in education, international cultures and social enterprise will enjoy working at this mission-driven organization. The role of Senior Manager, Programs and Partnerships is key to the planning and delivery of the GCI Summit/Fellowship and the GCI Seminar, as well as to the alumni programs that GCI currently holds and is continuing to develop. This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer of GCI presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a small and dynamic organization as it expands its reach through new and innovative programming. 

GCI is looking for someone who can keep our most important programs running efficiently and has the strategic mindset and creativity required to ensure their ongoing effectiveness and impact. 

Senior Manager, Programs and Partnerships – Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the delivery of the 9-day GCI Summit and the 4-day GCI Seminar, providing oversight of all activities and establishing and maintaining relationships with all constituents
• Develop and manage the budgets for the Summit and Seminar
• Engage inspirational speakers and faculty for academic sessions
• Work with the Manager, Programs and Communications, on all logistics (e.g., venue selection, lodging, transportation, catering and printing)
• As a member of the Fellowship Admissions Committee, participate in the student selection process each year
• Oversee the selection and training of the GCI alumni who act as Teaching Assistants at the Summit
• Work with the Manager, Programs and Communications, to refine and successfully execute the service project and mentorship components of the GCI Fellowship, assisting as needed, including serving as a mentor
• Plan and manage the delivery of GCI alumni reunions, other alumni gatherings and online events, working closely with the Programs and Operations Coordinator
• Participate in outreach to GCI partner schools and other secondary schools around the globe
• Continually evaluate and assess the strengths of GCI’s programs and identify areas for improvement

Senior Manager, Programs and Partnerships – Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited college/university
• Minimum of 8 years of post-college, fulltime work experience
• Demonstrated success developing, managing and evaluating programs
• Previous nonprofit experience is essential, previous education, event planning or social enterprise experience are highly desirable
• International experience (living, studying or working abroad) and language skills are a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Salesforce is desirable
• Ability to travel to and work at the the Summit location each July and to visit select schools around the world

Senior Manager, Programs and Partnerships – Skills and Characteristics

• Superior interpersonal skills with a “can-do” attitude
• Self-starter, exceptionally talented at relationship building and partnership development
• Entrepreneurial, creative and innovative
• Ability to focus, consistently meet deadlines and deliver under pressure
• Flexible and able to pivot, as required
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Thrives in a team environment
• Globally-minded with an interest in multiple countries and cultures

Compensation

In addition to a competitive salary, GCI offers all fulltime employees medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401K plan with an above average employer match, commuter benefits and very generous time off.

Location

Located in Greenwich, Connecticut, GCI’s office is less than a 5-minute walk from the Greenwich Metro-North train station, which is an express stop on the commuter line from New York City.

For those interested in applying, submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter to rjohnson@globalci.org by Monday, July 5. Please indicate your salary requirements and how you learned about this position.

About Global Citizens Initiative

Global Citizens Initiative (GCI) is a US-based not-for-profit organization that engages, educates, and empowers the next generation of citizens from all sectors of society to become lifelong, ethical leaders of positive change. GCI raises funds to ensure the inclusion of students and educators from under-resourced communities and schools in three complementary programs:

GCI Summit and Fellowship: The Summit, the flagship program, convenes secondary school students from across the globe who represent an extraordinary diversity of heritages, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences in an intensive, nine-day experience they often describe as life-changing. Students participate in design-thinking workshops, build ethical leadership and communication skills, and deepen intercultural empathy through collaboration. Partnered with mentors, students then complete a 10-month Fellowship to develop local service projects that address the Sustainable Development Goals. Since 2014, GCI has hosted 160 Fellows from 70 countries ⎯ including Colombia, Zimbabwe, Japan, Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan ⎯ whose local service projects have positively impacted communities worldwide. Through GoGCI, a robust online alumni platform, GCI supports them on their journey as global citizens.

Educator Seminar: International and US educators are trained in the GCI Method through the six-day Seminar, a professional development opportunity that empowers them to bring the core components of global citizenship, discussion-based learning, and design-thinking into their classrooms. This allows GCI to broaden students’ access to the development of communication, ethical leadership, and problem-solving skills, much needed 21st Century skills.

Global Collaborative Curriculum (GCC): To meet the growing demand for GCI’s training, GCI is now developing the GCC with a pilot program that partners the King School (Connecticut, US) and King’s Academy (Madaba, Jordan). The core components of the GCI Method are integrated into courses offered in each school. Students engage with each other in real time online and collaborate on team service-based projects. GCI aspires to expand this pilot into an ecosystem of globally and socioeconomically diverse schools that will partner to allow their students to build ethical leadership skills and learn about each other’s cultures while collaborating to address some of today’s most pressing global challenges.