Center Forward seeks a hard-charging, collaborative Trade Program Manager to manage, support, and implement a programming agenda for trade issues. This individual should be inspired by our mission to provide centrist allies with the information they need to craft common-sense solutions and support those allies in turning those ideas into tangible results.

The primary role of the Trade Program Manager in the organization is to develop, coordinate, and execute a robust programming agenda to achieve organizational goals specifically related to the latest legislative and industry developments on trade issues. The Trade Program Manager will report to the Policy Director and will succeed by:

- Serving as the team lead in all matters within the trade portfolio to plan and develop issue-oriented programming to satisfy the needs of current stakeholders and engage new, prospective stakeholders
- Supporting the Policy Director to execute Center Forward’s Annual Trade Conferences in Mexico and Canada
- Tracking and analyzing legislative, industry, and regulatory developments and proposals important to stakeholders and keep the team apprised of new information
- Conducting legislative and third-party research, analysis, fact-checking, and editing to draft policy Basics series
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with committee staff, legislative directors, and legislative assistants
- Working with ally convener and policy organizations to promote Center Forward’s initiatives and programming
- Setting up and maintaining detailed files and records of all work
- Answering routine inquiries when necessary and be able to speak professionally about the work and brand of Center Forward
- Performing various other duties as assigned based on the needs of the organization

Are you someone who:

- Is a passionate and creative problem solver?
- Is a collaborator and team player?
- Is an excellent communicator – written and verbal?
- Is detail-oriented while remaining flexible?
- Is excited by a fast-paced work environment?




- Is able to persevere through difficult situations with composure and humor?
- Is eager to learn and grow?

If so, we want to discuss the Trade Program Manager role with you. Additional qualifications include:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Expertise in GSuite, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Knowledge of government, legislative, and executive processes is helpful but not required

Compensation and Benefits:

Center Forward is an organization that believes work and life should be in balance. We offer transparency about pay ranges and competitive benefits.

The salary range for the Trade Program Manager position (salaried, exempt) is $75,000 – $85,000 USD.

Benefits at Center Forward include:

- Generous contribution (80% of monthly premium) to a co-pay healthcare and (100% of monthly premium) to a co-pay dental and vision plan.
- Matching retirement/IRA contribution equal to 100% of the employee salary deferral contributions up to the first 5%
- Hybrid and flexible work schedules
- Adaptable paid vacation leave (PTO) and liberal leave schedules
- Performance-based bonuses
- Student loan repayment
- And other benefits, further details provided upon request

Organization Summary:

Center Forward brings together members of Congress, not-for-profits, academic experts, trade associations, corporations, and unions to find common ground. Our mission is to give centrist allies the information they need to craft common-sense solutions and provide them with the support they need to turn those ideas into results.

To meet our challenges, we need to put aside the partisan bickering that has gridlocked Washington and come together to find common-sense solutions.

Center Forward is an equal opportunity employer. Our jobs are open to all applications regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

📌 Trade Program Manager (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Center Forward
📍 Ciudad de México