Job Description
WTCI
Founded in 1989, the World Trade Center Institute (WTCI) is a non-profit organization committed to helping existing and emerging leaders from the Mid-Atlantic region develop skills, knowledge, and connections they need to make the world a better place. WTCI is the largest international business organization in the mid-Atlantic, bringing together top global business executives from some of the world's most iconic brands.
For more than 30 years, WTCI has connected and empowered globally minded leaders to collaborate, innovate, drive international business growth, and enhance society through our professional development programs, speaking series, fellowships, events, and conferences. WTCI is part of the more than 300 World Trade Center network organizations spanning 130 countries, serves in the World Bank Private Sector Liaison Officers Network across 100 countries, and has been a key partner with the US State Department for more than 20 years.
THE ROLE
Deadline to apply: December 12, 2025
The World Trade Center Institute (WTCI) is currently seeking a Coordinator of Fellowships. WTCI's three leadership and professional development fellowship programs focus on cultivating purpose-driven global leaders of all ages. The high school, college, and professional cohorts come together to gain valuable connections, discuss new trends and ideas, and provide leadership in solving global challenges.
These fellowships include the Bowe Fellowship for Global Executives, Albrecht Fellowship for College Students, Albrecht Fellowship for High School students, and the Kielty Distinguished Executives. The position will have heavier programmatic and recruitment involvement with the Albrecht Fellowships, but will also significantly support the Bowe Fellowship and Kielty programs' administration and session delivery. Beyond event planning support, serve as a thought partner in development and planning program curriculum, ensuring sessions cover timely topics and engaging speakers.
This individual will report directly to the Manager of Fellowships with guidance from the Vice President of Global Engagement & Fellowships.
WTCI operates on a four-day work week (Monday through Thursday), but some work will need to be completed on Fridays, with some sessions taking place on Saturdays (eight sessions from January through May). All WTCI employees are required to work some evenings, as dictated by the WTCI's events calendar and other position-specific networking needs. This position will require in-office presence twice per week.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Bowe Fellowship and Kielty Global Executives - work directly with the VP of Global Engagement and Fellowships in
supporting the program's administration, session/event
planning and delivery process. - Albrecht Fellowships - work directly with the Manager of Fellowships in conducting participant recruitment and program administration, session design and logistics.
- Lead all Fellowships budget management activities, including collecting tuition, processing, and tracking expenses.
- Utilize Salesforce, Asana, and other platforms for project management and data collection efforts. Enter and track program data in Salesforce, including Fellows' information, speaker information, expenses, etc.
- Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to ensure that the Fellowships website is up to date and social media efforts are on schedule.
- Own packing for fellowship sessions, including gathering printed materials, catering and snacks, banners and pop-ups and other materials as needed for each session.
- Set
up and break down the fellowship session space with banners/signage, pop-ups, food, printed materials, tables and chairs, technology and A/V, and other materials as needed for each session. - Own and manage session materials by packing, transporting, and organizing supplies according to WTCI storage policy.
- Be the main point of contact for the day of logistics at each session venue.
- Research grants and funding opportunities for the Albrecht Fellowship.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 1 year of professional work experience.
- Have a valid driver's license and a reliable car.
- Experience working with youth or college programs that focus on professional and workforce development.
- Proven track record of program management with a focus on events, networking and interpersonal engagement.
- Superb verbal and written communication skills and strong customer service instincts.
- Collaborative spirit and commitment to working with others on delivering shared outcomes.
- Ability to manage multiple projects by shifting priorities accordingly.
- High standards for accuracy, attention to detail, and quality of deliverables.
- Entrepreneurial approach to work by taking initiative and being a self-starter.
- Ability to work a few Saturdays from January to May, attend evening sessions and WTCI events as scheduled.
- Be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and Asana is a plus.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
WTCI values work-life balance and offers work structures designed to maximize our impact and results while helping our team members balance their lives outside of work.
- 4-day work week, M-Th
- Remote and flexible work schedule
- $48,000 - $53,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) - Up to 8 days of paid time off
- Additional Paid Time Off - December and July 4th Holiday weeks closure, holidays (New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving), and volunteer and birthday time off
- Health insurance - medical, vision, and dental (eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days after the date of hire, excluding the date of hire)
- Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, & short-term disability
- 401k and profit sharing - WTCI contributes up to 3% of annual salary to employees' account (30-day eligibilty and 5-year vesting schedule applies)
- HSA - WTCI contributions to the health savings account (if enrolled in WTCI's medical insurance plan)
- Annual subscriptions: New York Times, Baltimore Business Journal, WTCI Resource Library & Training, and more
- Paid parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Company-paid retreats and social events
- Training and professional development
- Career growth mapping and plan
- Volunteering opportunities
- On-site gym access
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
World Trade Center Institute is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. 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.
World Trade Center Institute expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on any of the aforementioned characteristics. We are dedicated to promoting an inclusive workplace, and we welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to join our team. If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact World Trade Center Institute's Human Resources Department at jennifer@wtci.org.
Job Tags
Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, Monday to Thursday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,