Coordinator, Awards and Lectures

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE
The Coordinator supports the planning and implementation functions of the World Food Prize Foundation’s Awards and Lectures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate logistics for the Innovate for Impact Challenge startup pitch competition.
Support the promotion, selection and announcement of various Foundation awards, including Innovate for Impact Challenge, Top Agri-Food Pioneers and Iowa SHARES Award.
Assist with background research and writing about award winners, nominees and fields of interest.
Support the involvement of Foundation award winners involved in International Dialogue events and lecture series by coordinating logistics of travel, lodging and schedules.
Draft outreach and written communication for internal and external usage, including briefing books, concept notes, scripts, letters and other various content for key figures such as World Food Prize Laureates.
Assist with relationship management for Foundation awards winners and nominators, including updating information in the stakeholder CRM database.
Participate in subcommittees as relevant and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor degree required, preferably relating to the fields of food security, agriculture, international development, event planning or administration; 1-3 years experience strongly preferred.
Experience and interest in agriculture business, startups, and innovation is a major benefit.
Generally, 6-8 years experience may substitute for educational requirements.
Exceptional attention to detail, written communication and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively while managing complex projects and working independently in a high-volume environment.
Exceptional professionalism, teamwork, relationship management and interpersonal skills, particularly in cross-cultural contexts working under pressure and time constraints
Experience working with a wide array of high-profile and international stakeholders including funding donors, local and national government officials, agency leaders, scientific & industry-related experts and dignitaries.
Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools (Asana), and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom). Experience using Salesforce CRM database is considered a plus.
Eagerness to research, learn about and understand agriculture and global food security public policy, strategies, key players and programs.
Interest in producing in-person and online events.
Familiarity with key stakeholders and organizations that the World Food Prize Foundation works with as well as widely recognized global food security events are a plus.
Multilingual abilities and international experience are a plus.
DIRECT REPORT(S)

May have responsibility to direct the work of one or more Interns, Docents, or Volunteers at various times throughout the year.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Based in Des Moines, IA. Travel 1-3 times/year. May be required to lift up to 25 - 50 lbs (generally office supplies or event props). Long periods sitting at a computer screen. May stand for prolonged periods during events. Some bending, stooping may be required. Willing to relocate to the area of Des Moines, IA. This is not a remote position.