Senior Program Manager, Young Leaders Program (m/w/d)

About Us

As a non-profit organization with members from politics, business, science, media, and culture on both sides of the Atlantic, we are committed to continuously developing our founding idea in the context of current economic, geopolitical, and societal developments.

Senior Program Manager, Young Leaders Program (m/f/d)

Die Atlantik-Brücke e.V. is seeking a dedicated individual for the position of Senior Program Manager for the German-American Young Leaders Program, to start as soon as possible. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Berlin.

Your Responsibilities

Project Management Young Leaders Program

• Overall responsibility for the planning, management, and further development of the program
• Organization and coordination of the application and selection process in close cooperation with the selection jury
• Conception, execution, and follow-up of the annual Young Leaders Conference in Germany or the USA (including program design, event logistics, speaker inquiries, participant communication, and moderation of individual program items)
• Support and strategic development of the alumni network, including the organization of an annual alumni meeting
• Point of contact for the Executive Board and committees on all program-related matters
• Budget planning and controlling for the Young Leaders Program

Event and Stakeholder Management

• Support in the overall coordination and further development of Atlantik-Brücke's event program in close cooperation with the Program Director and Managing Director
• Conception, planning, preparation, and execution of further event formats (background discussions, strategy sessions, VIP events)
• Maintenance and expansion of contacts with internal and external partners and stakeholders
• Completed university degree in a relevant field (e.g., North American Studies, Political Science, Social Sciences, or Economics)
• At least three years of relevant professional experience in project management, ideally with initial leadership responsibility
• Sound knowledge of transatlantic relations and practical USA experience (e.g., through studies, internships, or professional activity)
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken
• Confident use of Microsoft 365 and other common digital tools (e.g., WordPress, Canva, etc.) as well as technical event equipment
• Strong organizational skills, communication, and networking competence
• Confident demeanor, strong moderation and presentation skills
• Willingness to undertake regular business trips within Europe and to the USA

What We Offer

• A responsible and varied role in a dynamic transatlantic environment
• Room for initiative and the opportunity to contribute your own ideas
• A trusting, collegial team
• A permanent position with performance-related pay
• Coverage of costs for the Deutschlandticket

Application

Please send your comprehensive application documents (cover letter, CV, relevant certificates), stating your salary expectations and earliest possible start date, bundled in a single PDF document by March 25, 2026, via email to:

Franka Ellman Head of Programs & Transatlantic Partnerships f.ellman(at)atlantik-bruecke.org

We look forward to receiving your application.

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Internship at Atlantik-Brücke

Atlantik-Brücke is seeking an intern to start on September 1, 2026, for 30 hours per week and a minimum of six months.

Your Responsibilities

As an intern, you will be involved in the content and organizational work of the network and will particularly support:

• The preparation and execution of events (e.g., creation of materials, invitation management, guest support, documentation, and reporting)
• Correspondence with members, alumni, and external partners
• Maintenance of databases and work with newsletter tools
• Research on transatlantic topics for delegation trips and events, as well as for speakers and moderators
• Writing texts in German and English

Your Profile

• Enrolled at a German university
• At least two completed university semesters
• Very good English language skills, both written and spoken (for native English speakers: very good German language skills, both written and spoken)
• Proficient use of Microsoft 365, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong interest in transatlantic relations and current political, economic, and social developments
• Structured way of working
• Reliability and organizational skills
• Linguistic confidence and willingness to support the creation and editing of texts
• Willingness to occasionally attend evening events

The internship will be remunerated with a flat rate.

If you are interested, please send your comprehensive application with a cover letter, CV, and work references (if available) to Franka Ellman, Head of Programs & Transatlantic Partnerships, f.ellman(at)atlantik-bruecke.org.