Coordinator, International Dialogues
World Food Prize Foundation
REPORTS TO: Senior Manager II, International Dialogues, World Food Prize Foundation
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 16, 2025
POSITION LOCATION: Des Moines, Iowa (USA) | In-Person
APPLY AT: www.worldfoodprize.org/jobs
SALARY: $40,000 - $55,000+ | Commensurate with Professional Experience
JOB PURPOSE
The Coordinator, International Dialogues supports the planning and implementation functions of the World Food Prize Foundation’s International Dialogues.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide content research and writing support on critical agriculture and food security issues in preparation for events led by the International Dialogues team, including the Borlaug Dialogue, DialogueNEXT and Iowa Hunger Summit
- Consider opportunities to build new partnerships and extend invitations to other potential exhibitors, side events and attendees
- Assist with event registration platforms, registration lists and correlating website pages, ensuring that the user experience is seamless and comprehensive.
- Support the maintenance of the organization-wide primary schedule for the October World Food Prize week of events
- Draft outreach and written communication for internal and external usage, including invitations, briefing books, policy documents, letters and other various content for key figures such as World Food Prize Laureates, global ministers and international executives
- Participate in subcommittees as relevant and assigned
- Assist with managing stakeholder database for the organization
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor degree required, preferably relating to the fields of food security, agriculture, international development, event planning or administration; 1-3 years experience strongly preferred.
- Generally, 6 – 8 years experience may substitute for educational requirements.
- Exceptional attention to detail, communication and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively while managing complex projects and working independently in a high-volume environment.
- Exceptional professionalism, teamwork, relationship management and interpersonal skills, particularly in cross-cultural contexts working under pressure and time constraints
- Experience working with a wide array of high-profile stakeholders including funding donors, local, national & international government officials, agency leaders, scientific & industry-related experts and dignitaries.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools (Asana), and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams). Experience using Salesforce CRM database is considered a plus.
- Eagerness to research, learn about and understand agriculture and global food security public policy, strategies and programs.
- Interest in producing events in-person and online, event planning support.
- Familiarity with key stakeholders and organizations that the World Food Prize Foundation works with as well as widely recognized global food security events are a plus.
- Multilingual abilities and international experience are a plus.
DIRECT REPORT(S)
May have responsibility to direct the work of one or more Interns, Docents, or Volunteers at various times throughout the year.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Based in Des Moines, IA. Domestic/International Travel 1-3 times/year. May be required to lift up to 25 - 50 lbs (generally office supplies or event props). Long periods sitting at a computer screen. May stand for prolonged periods during events. Some bending, stooping may be required. Willing to relocate to Des Moines, IA. This is not a remote position.
