(Senior) Program Officer (m/f/d)
Starting January 1, 2027, we are looking for a dedicated full-time Program Officer (m/f/d) (40 hours per week) for the Transatlantic Program at the Aspen Institute Germany. The position is initially limited until December 31, 2027. The main focus of the role will be working on the “U.S.-German Forum Future Agriculture” project.
The Aspen Institute Germany is an international, nonpartisan, and nonprofit institution committed to strengthening a free, open, and just society. Through workshops, conferences, and discussion forums with international stakeholders from politics, business, academia, and culture, it focuses on issues of social responsibility, political leadership, AI, digitalization and media literacy, as well as the environment, sustainability, and social justice. The Transatlantic Program fosters values-based dialogue on the key challenges facing transatlantic relations through a variety of formats.
Initiated by the Aspen Institute Germany in cooperation with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the U.S.-German Forum Future Agriculture aims to foster transatlantic exchange on agriculture and rural communities and contribute to a more sustainable future for agriculture. Each year, the project brings together German and U.S. farmers and key agricultural stakeholders from academia, research, and industry in agriculturally significant regions on both sides of the Atlantic for virtual and in-person exchanges in the United States and Germany. Each cohort focuses on a central theme and develops policy recommendations for the sector. In 2027, the cohort will focus on the agricultural labor market with fruit and vegetable production, with study trips to Davis, California and Bonn, Germany. In addition to working on this project, the position will involve supporting other projects and initiatives of the Transatlantic team, including the podcast “America’s Choice - Der USA Podcast.”
Your responsibilities
- Independently manage projects, including communication with funders, substantive and organizational implementation, budget management, evaluation, substantive and financial reporting, and follow-up activities.
- Develop detailed concepts and annual plans for implementing project activities.
- Develop topics, questions, and substantive agendas for workshops, conferences, and other events.
- Prepare and deliver events, including moderating them where appropriate.
- Identify, recruit, and coordinate suitable speakers, experts, discussion partners, and moderators.
- Promote program activities and content through the Institute’s social media channels.
- Occasionally undertake other communications and public relations tasks, including work on the Institute’s website.
- Maintain and develop professional networks.
- Coordinate the documentation of substantive outcomes and prepare project results for publication.
- University degree (Master’s preferred) in a relevant field, such as political science, humanities, social sciences, American studies, international relations, agricultural sciences, nutritional sciences, or a related discipline.
- At least two years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in international politics and transatlantic relations.
- Interest in the social, political, economic, and environmental issues surrounding agriculture and rural communities.
- Demonstrated experience contributing to and implementing transatlantic projects or international exchange programs.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and German.
- Experience with social media campaigns, websites, and digital communication platforms.
- Experience organizing and delivering events.
- Experience managing project finances and administering externally funded projects.
- An engaged international team, short decision-making processes, and a collaborative working culture.
- The opportunity to work in a transatlantic, nonpartisan, and nonprofit institution committed to strengthening a free, open, and just society
- Opportunities to build and expand your professional network
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements by agreement.
- A modern office in the heart of Berlin.
- A competitive salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
Please submit your complete application (cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and relevant employment references) as well as your earliest possible start date and salary expectations by email only as one PDF document with the subject line “Application - Transatlantic Program” by November 20, 2026 to bewerbung@aspeninstitute.de.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close the recruitment process before the application deadline.
Interviews will be conducted either in Berlin or virtually. Please note that we are unable to reimburse travel expenses and kindly ask applicants to refrain from making telephone inquiries.