Program and Membership Coordinator

About IWF

The International Women’s Forum (IWF), founded in 1974, is a network of over 8,200 of the most accomplished women leaders in 35 countries. IWF members are women of significant achievement across all sectors, beliefs, and backgrounds who support each other’s professional and personal success. They are inspirational and aspirational leaders who are united in our mission of advancing women’s leadership.

How the Model Works

IWF is an invitation-only network of women leaders. Outstanding women leaders are nominated to be members of local Forums because they are recognized by their peers for achievement, impact and influence in their fields and demonstrated support of our mission.

IWF supports its leadership and membership in a number of ways, always working to create connections locally and globally. These efforts include the convening of local Forum presidents and other local leaders in person and virtually, new member and new president orientations, member-organized special interest groups in person convenings as well as virtual meetings and through chat rooms, and Forum to Forum initiatives.

IWF’s greatest strength is its global community, and we are focused on ensuring that it is vibrant and growing.

Annual Activities

IWF runs two annual conferences, the World Leadership Conference and Cornerstone Conference. IWF Conferences feature some of the most authoritative and trendsetting voices on issues essential to global leaders in a changing world. The world-class content rivals that found at Davos and the Aspen Institute and is designed to inform leaders’ decision-making as they lead their organizations.

A key part of conferences includes Leadership Showcases, which shine a light on accomplished women leaders across nations, professions, and generations. The women we highlight in our awards programs—the International Hall of Fame, Ideas Remaking the World, and Women Who Make a Difference—contribute to change on both global and local levels. Women Who Make a Difference awards salute members nominated by their Forums for the tremendous accomplishments and contributions they’ve made to their communities and the world. Ideas Remaking the World showcases IWF’s own innovators, instigators, and disruptors. These women leverage compelling concepts, extraordinary business propositions, and transformational technologies to build a better world.

The Opportunity

IWF seeks a Program and Membership Coordinator who can be part of a global team making a difference in women’s leadership. Reporting to and supporting the Global Programs Manager and Governance and Membership Manager, this position is responsible for:

• Day-to-day administration and communications support of programming and membership engagement;
• Assisting with speaker and programming logistics for digital sessions and in-person events at IWF’s annual conferences;
• Supporting IWF's Leadership including the 19-member Global Board of Directors and coordinating leadership activities; and
• Helping facilitate Presidents' Council Meetings, which bring together 77 local Forum Presidents in both virtual and in-person format.

This position requires strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing logistics and program execution, including membership services, database management, and engagement initiatives. Core responsibilities include:

Global Programs Support (50%)

• Support in managing logistics for speakers, including travel arrangements, accommodations, registration, briefing packets, and any special requests.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of the annual Ideas Remaking the World programming and Women Who Make a Difference Awards, including communications and awardee management.
• Provide on-site assistance for IWF conferences and special programs.

Membership Engagement Support (50%)

• Support the virtual orientations for new members and Forum leaders, Forum Sustainability program efforts, and assist with logistics for quarterly held Operational Chairs workshops.
• Serve as point person for all logistics and administrative support for IWF's Special Interest Groups (Philanthropy, Healthcare and Law).
• Maintain accurate information on Local Forum Leadership and speakers in Salesforce, IWF’s CRM tool.

The Candidate

The Program and Membership Coordinator will be a highly organized individual with excellent project management, communications, and relationship-building skills. The Coordinator will be comfortable working with high-level executives and skilled at anticipating and meeting the needs of internal and external leaders. The Coordinator must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and be available for occasional work outside of typical business hours and occasional domestic and international travel.

Background

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least one year of relevant experience (may include substantive internships) in administration, event management, or nonprofit operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage a broad range of relationships with care.
• Sensitivity and respect for the diversity of IWF, its membership, and constituencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, or similar field.
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM.
• Experience in Event Management and support
• Fluency in Spanish