Who We Are

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) team manages both inbound and outbound cohorts of the CBYX for Young Professionals, a fellowship funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Department of State, that annually provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals the opportunity to spend one year in each other’s countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program. Our team is based in the U.S. and works with colleagues in the Cultural Vistas’ Berlin office to manage all aspects of the program including recruitment, selection, and implementation. 

Who You Are

• To be successful in this job, you will have a few years of work experience with strong attention to detail, excelling in multitasking and prioritization. 
• You will be comfortable working with external stakeholders, from participants, to funders, to host organizations. 
• You are comfortable developing program content and coordinating logistics. 
• You have an interest in Germany and speak German at an intermediate level. 
• Candidates located in Washington, DC or the DMV region are preferred.

What You’ll Do

• Your primary job will be to assist in the management of the inbound (German) CBYX cohort (you will also be assisting with various outbound cohort (American) tasks). 
• You will ensure that program planning and delivery provides robust and meaningful experiences to participants in line with the mission of Cultural Vistas.
• You will be responsible for serving as a secondary point of contact for German CBYX participants, and will assist in the logistical aspects of running the CBYX program in the U.S. 
• You will also assist in the team’s recruiting and selection efforts, coordinating logistical planning and content for orientation and evaluation seminars, manage participant document collection and CRM/database records, and will serve as a contact for CBYX host families and host colleges. 
• You will report to the Senior Program Officer for CBYX. 
• Click here for a link to the full job description. This position is dependent upon the continued availability of grant funds.

Applications will be reviewed starting April 29. Any application received after that date will be reviewed as needed.

Cultural Vistas equips global leaders with the skills needed to solve complex challenges through professional and intercultural experiences. Founded in 1963, our international exchange non-profit organization has nurtured over 150,000 alumni working to build international connections in more than 130 countries around the world. At Cultural Vistas, we envision a world where experiential learning opportunities foster a shared understanding and appreciation of diversity, equity, and cultural exchange.

Rising global conflicts require a renewed focus on creating developmental opportunities—equipping individuals with skills to bridge deep divides and advance civil society around the world. Cultural Vistas addresses these challenges by implementing a unique portfolio of compelling intercultural exchange programs designed to deliver a lasting and measurable impact on participants.

Our global community includes world leaders, community activists, and professionals across many industries. Cultural Vistas believes that exposure to different cultures, languages, and people promotes mutual understanding and shared solutions. These experiences transform participants into problem solvers who value diversity, are agile decision-makers and are more adept at building global, cross-sector networks.

Cultural Vistas maintains a dynamic team across the globe with physical offices in Washington, DC and Berlin, Germany. Learn more at culturalvistas.org. 

Time

• 20 PTO Days/year 
  • Given up front (not accrued)
  • Pro-rated first year, balance increases after 3 years of employment
• 6 Sick Days/year
  • Given up front (not accrued)
  • Pro-rated first year
• 12 paid holidays/year 1 Floating Holiday
• 35-Hour Workweek 
  • Flexible Work Arrangement (7.75 hours x 5 days OR 8.5 hours x 4 days and 4 hours x 1 day)

Development 

• Student Loan Repayment Program ($50/month after 1 year of employment)
• Certification Reimbursement ($1,000/year after 1 year of employment)
• Tuition Reimbursement ($2,000/year after 1 year of employment)
• Kudos Employee Recognition System (with Amazon Gift Card Rewards)
• Quarterly Spot Awards (3 employees/quarter, $750/employee)
• Professional Development Opportunities
  • Access to Nonprofit Ready (Online professional learning platform)

Wellness

• Medical Insurance – 3 plan options: Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 85%-95%
• Dental Insurance: Cultural Vistas covers employee cost 90%
• Vision Insurance: Cultural Vistas covers employee cost 60%
• Life Insurance – Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 100%
• Short-Term Disability Insurance – Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 100%
• Long-Term Disability Insurance – Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 100%
• AD&D Insurance – Cultural Vistas covers employee costs 100%
• Accident Protection Plan
• Hospital Indemnity Protection Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent FSA
• Physical Health and Wellness Reimbursement - $100/year
• Free gym access in the DC office

Financial 

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan (100% of the first 2% of compensation after one year of employment)
• Pretax Commuter Benefits
• $250 one-time allowance for home office expenses
• $45/month to off-set communications expenses (phone/internet bills – reimbursed quarterly)
• Annual year-end salary increases based on market and merit (COLA and performance) if hired before Sept 15 of the prior year (all salaries are benchmarked to the Washington, DC nonprofit market)