Director, People and Culture

Who We Are:

• Our mission is to leverage the power of international exchange to connect lives, enhance global skills, and drive positive change. Every year, we implement dozens of exchange programs and career development opportunities that empower individuals and institutions to strengthen their critical thinking skills, broaden their appreciation of diversity, build collaborative networks, and approach challenges with an inclusive mindset.

Who You Are

• Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Administration, the Director, People and Culture is responsible for leading the organization’s HR function by developing and implementing strategies that attract, retain, and develop a talented workforce. This role oversees all aspects of HR, including recruitment, compliance, employee relations, benefits administration, organizational development, and performance management.
• This is a hybrid position that requires travel to the D.C. office at least 3 times a week.

What You’ll Do

• At any given time, you’ll be responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives that are aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Partnering with senior leadership to foster a high-performing and inclusive workplace culture.

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Company Description

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.

Benefits

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

• 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)