Manager, International Business & Public Policy Programs

Founded by David Rockefeller more than 50 years ago, Americas Society/ Council of the Americas (AS/COA) brings together the public and private sectors to discuss critical issues affecting the Western Hemisphere and to advance the common agenda of economic and social development, open markets, and democracy. Headquartered in New York City with offices in Washington and Miami, AS/COA holds high-level events across the United States and Latin America and is the publisher of Americas Quarterly, the leading publication dedicated to politics, business, and culture in the Americas.

As one of the most active business organizations in the Americas, COA’s membership consists of 200+ leading international multinational companies representing a broad spectrum of sectors, forming a network that supports efforts to conduct business in Latin America.

COA seeks a Manager for International Business & Public Policy Programs, and leadership engagement for the Miami office. This manager’s responsibility is to plan and execute top-level programs and to develop content that assures optimal engagement of Council of the Americas (COA) corporate members, relevant C-level business leaders, government officials, strategic partners, sponsor companies, community leaders, and other key constituents.

Key Responsibilities

The manager’s key responsibilities are focused on the following areas: 

• Develop and execute high-level International Business & Public Policy programs engaging leaders from the public and private sectors for programs and initiatives held in Miami for Council of the Americas (COA).
• Research, engage and confirm top-level speakers and moderators for programs led by COA Miami, organized in the U.S. and throughout Latin America.
• Support COA Miami leadership by researching top trends in the Latin American regional business community to develop successful programs, initiatives and engage high-profile leaders from the region.
• Build relationships regionally with C-level executives, corporate communication teams, PR agencies, key government agencies and other key constituents to develop innovative content/programing ideas to meet the needs of COA’s growing corporate membership base and to engage the international business community throughout the Americas. 
• Negotiate, manage and lead all media partnerships, particularly for the annual COA Symposium and BRAVO Business Awards, as well the relationship with PR agency. 
• Work internally with COA’s global web/video and PR teams to lead internal communication, website updates, video and social media strategies to promote COA Miami programs & initiatives to our community in the U.S. and Latin America.
• Write, research and manage all invitations for speakers, nominations for awards, develop talking points for panels, private programs and support all other departments for successful execution of programs.
• Create marketing materials for all COA Miami-led programs and initiatives including email blasts, event pages, social media assets and more.

Skills and qualifications include:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with a track record of success in program development and engaging senior leaders. Experience in public relations and/or client management.
• Excellent English-language verbal and written communication skills and strong Spanish-language verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of Portuguese desired.
• A strong understanding of the Latin American regional business environment and international affairs. Experience working to develop content for the multinational and multilatina market and/or major events in the region a plus.
• Experience in managing client relations or consulting experience with the multilatina market and/or multinationals with significant business interests in Latin America.
• Degree in business, international relations, communications, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• Thrives on building relationships to enhance both the content and business sides.
• Detail-oriented and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, meeting various deadlines.
• Ability to work well in a team-focused environment.
• Ability and willingness for domestic and international travel.

Additional Information: 

This is a full-time position. Employees are currently working a hybrid schedule each week. 

In addition, AS/COA offers outstanding benefits including an excellent health and dental plan, vacation, and generous 401(k) retirement plan. 

Qualified candidates must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

Americas Society/Council of the Americas is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or citizenship status.

Application Submission: Please email cover letter, resume and at least two brief English-language writing samples with the subject “Manager AS/COA Miami Position” to:

• AS/COA Miami Senior Manager at lsabillon@as-coa.org and
• AS/COA Miami Vice President at mteran@as-coa.org 
• No phone calls please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.