Program Officer

About the role

The Program Officer will support the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life (ICST) at Georgetown University, overseeing program administration, event coordination, communications, and financial planning.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute major ICST events, including Salt and Light Gatherings and Latino Leader Gatherings.
• Serve as lead writer for all external communications and act as primary host for major events.
• Manage the Initiative’s finances, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Develop and track metrics to grow ICST’s audience and network of participants.
• Oversee outreach efforts locally and nationally to engage new audiences and high‑profile collaborators.
• Supervise the Projects Manager, delegating tasks and ensuring quality of administrative, outreach, and communications work.

Required profile

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and make strategic decisions.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills, with experience managing staff and volunteers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience in budgeting, financial planning, and resource management.
• Proven track record of organizing large‑scale events and public dialogues.

Required skills