Title: Vice President, Corporate Diplomacy
Employment Status: Exempt
Salary: Base Salary is $175,000-$200,000 plus bonus; Commensurate with experience
Supervisor Title: TBD

Date Revised: March 2025

Summary of Position

The Vice President, Corporate Diplomacy leads and oversees all corporate engagement efforts within the Meridian Center for Corporate Diplomacy. This includes driving new revenue through business development efforts, managing strategic corporate partnerships, and shaping the Center’s overall direction to enhance Meridian’s role in economic diplomacy. This role is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive business strategy, overseeing programmatic initiatives, Corporate Council member engagement, thought leadership development, and high-level relationship building with government, diplomatic, and private sector stakeholders. The Vice President plays a key role in expanding Meridian’s influence and impact within the global business and policy communities. 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

• Develops and executes the strategic vision      and direction for the Meridian Center for Corporate Diplomacy, positioning      Meridian as the premier hub for corporate engagement in diplomacy.
• Leads all financial and programmatic      aspects of the Center, ensuring sustainability and growth of a $5M+      program portfolio.
• Identifies and secures new funding      streams, expanding Meridian’s revenue through corporate partnerships,      membership programs, executive education and training and event and      program sponsorships.
• Oversees the Corporate Council, fostering      engagement with senior executives across industries to enhance      collaboration on global economic and diplomatic issues.
• Ensures corporate partners are effectively      stewarded, setting clear engagement goals and ensuring long-term financial      support and strategic alignment.
• Develops and manages high-profile      convenings, private roundtables, international exchange programs, and      executive corporate diplomacy training.
• Serves as a key Meridian representative to      private sector stakeholders and advancing thought leadership. 
• Builds and maintains high-level      relationships with corporate, government, and diplomatic stakeholders to      drive cross-sector collaboration.
• Develops new programmatic initiatives that      align corporate engagement with geopolitical trends, international trade,      and economic policy priorities.
• Manages a team of 4-6 professionals,      ensuring alignment with Meridian’s mission and professional development      opportunities.
• Directs all corporate-related      communications, including digital content, newsletters, and external      messaging to elevate Meridian’s corporate diplomacy brand.
• Works closely with other Meridian      divisions to integrate corporate diplomacy efforts into broader      institutional programming.
• Oversees the design and execution of      corporate events, securing high-profile speakers and curating relevant      themes to engage corporate and diplomatic communities.
• Develops key metrics for impact assessment      and reporting, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with      Meridian’s strategic goals.
• Responsible      for completing all organizational administrative responsibilities in a      timely manner and meeting all organizational administrative deadlines
• Other duties as assigned 

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 these 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 specific business development wins that you have been personally responsible for – these can include revenue partnerships, donations or program sponsorships. 

Only candidates being considered for this position will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS in reference to this position will be accepted.

 Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics,      International Relations, Public Policy, or related field; Master’s degree      preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in corporate      engagement, economic diplomacy, international business development, or      related fields.
• Proven track record of securing corporate      partnerships and generating revenue in non-profits, trade associations, or      international organizations.
• Experience in trade policy, economic      diplomacy, international business, or executive education strongly      preferred.
• Knowledge of best practices in executive      leadership development and adult learning methodologies is a plus.
• Or any equivalent combination of      education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to      perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of international      business, trade, and economic diplomacy issues.
• Excellent strategic planning and      leadership skills, with the ability to drive high-impact initiatives.
• Strong public speaking and presentation      skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior-level      stakeholders.
• Exceptional relationship-building and      networking abilities, with experience working across public and private      sectors. Brings to the role an extensive network of senior-level contacts      across government, business, and diplomatic sectors in Washington, DC.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and      manage a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical      skills, with the ability to develop innovative approaches to corporate      engagement.
• Exceptional organizational and      multi-tasking skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively      across teams and build consensus in complex organizations.
• Strong      inter-cultural communication skills; maturity, cultural sensitivity, and      tact suitable for working with individuals from around the world.

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including      Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams is necessary for this role.
• Experience with CRM software (Salesforce      preferred) and digital communication tools (Canva, Zoom, etc.).
• Familiarity with social media and digital      engagement strategies for corporate outreach.