Director of Strategic Initiatives, Center for Rising Generations

Director of Strategic Initiatives

The Aspen Institute's Center for Rising Generations (CRG) is dedicated to ensuring that civil dialogue, civic engagement, and leadership development become a predictable part of the journey to adulthood in our society and around the world. Inspired by the Aspen Institute's strategic plan and supported by a generous endowment from the Bezos Family Foundation, the Center for Rising Generations :

Works to expand opportunities for, and elevate the voices of, youth and young adults at the Aspen Institute

Creates opportunities to convene and build community beyond the Aspen Institute

Encourages innovation that helps emphasize the assets that young people bring to help address today's challenges

The Center for Rising Generations manages five programs : the Aspen Challenge, the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship, the Center for Native American Youth, the Stevens Initiative, and the Education and Society program. CRG works closely with and coordinates work across these CRG programs.

About This Role

The Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Center for Rising Generations (CRG) will have primary responsibility for building a strong human capital structure across CRG programs; establishing systems and structures for program evaluation and improvement; and coordinating and planning major CRG events. Our ideal candidate will be able to work flexibly and collaboratively while demonstrating CRG's values and working in a fast-paced environment. The Center for Rising Generations operates with a spirit of collaboration and co-creation. Most responsibilities for this position will be done with deep support from other CRG and CRG program staff.

This position reports to the Vice President of the Center for Rising Generations. The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000. The expectation is for this role to be in our Washington D.C. office a minimum of 2x a week to collaborate with colleagues

What You Will Do

Human Capital Development

• Create and manage professional development opportunities for CRG staff members that focus on building alignment and shared experience for the team.
• Work with Aspen HR to establish performance evaluations and metrics for all CRG and CRG program team members.
• Schedule and manage CRG team meetings.
• Develop and reinforce a positive, collaborative, and productive CRG-wide culture.
• Schedule and plan CRG team retreats.

Planning and Coordination

Research and Program Evaluation

What You Will Need To Thrive

How To Apply

Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter.

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.