Title: Senior Director, Global Trainings & Education
Employment Status: Exempt
Salary: $150,000-$175,000; Commensurate with experience
Supervisor Title: TBD
Date Revised: March 2025
Summary of Position
Meridian International Center is seeking a strategic revenue and growth leader to launch and scale our suite of global education and diplomatic training programs. The Senior Director, Global Trainings & Education role will drive business development and expansion across two key areas: introducing our curriculum to educational institutions and foundation partners; and scaling our Corporate Diplomacy Global Leaders Program through enterprise partnerships and enrollment. The ideal candidate will build sustainable business models and drive revenue growth across educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, and professionals in key sectors including science and technology. They will be adept at identifying market opportunities, structuring innovative partnerships, and driving significant revenue growth through both new and existing channels. This position is based in Washington, D.C., and Meridian requires MD, DC, or VA residence for all employees. The position may work partially remotely until further notice.
Position Responsibilities
Strategic Business Planning
Business Development, Sales & Marketing
Program Scaling & Innovation
Success in this role requires the ability to:
Education/Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Key Competencies
Technical Requirements
Employer’s Statement
Meridian is committed to empowering global leaders and amplifying voices of a wide variety of backgrounds to create pathways for greater understanding, shared values, and respect. Connecting people has been our foundation for over 65 years. If you share our values and enthusiasm to promote non-partisan collaboration to address global challenges and opportunities, you can find a home at Meridian.
As an equal opportunity employer, Meridian promotes equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal appearance, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, family responsibilities, marital, veteran or military status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be offered and maintained to all persons at every stage and condition of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.
Meridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including a full medical plan with no deductible, dental (including orthodontics), a retirement plan with a substantial employer contribution from day one, fully paid life, long- and short-term disability, a variety of voluntary benefits, and generous paid leave and holidays.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply here. In order to be considered for the position, candidates should answer the following questions in their cover letter: 1) Why is the role of the private sector in international relations and diplomacy more important now than ever before? Please give specific examples within the last year. 2) Please describe your experience in business development with corporate or educational institutions, with reference to the scale of the secured funding. Only candidates being considered for this position will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS in reference to this position will be accepted.
