Program Instructor Position

Program Instructor

Program Instructors are the cornerstone of Close Up. They work with students to understand their important role as citizens in a democracy and inspire students to use their voices to affect change. Instructors are energetic outgoing individuals who enjoy working with diverse populations of high school and middle school students.

As a Program Instructor you will use Washington, D.C. as your classroom, teaching about current public policy issues and the federal government. You will facilitate discussions and debates between students and Washington, D.C. policy experts, help students find ways to become more involved in their own communities, and ensure students have the best experience possible on program.

Program Instructors are also eligible to earn graduate credit through Indiana University.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, history, economics, government, education, or other related field
Knowledge/interest in the U.S. government, current domestic issues, and international affairs
Public speaking and leadership experience
Ability/desire to work with diverse people in a variety of settings
Flexibility and stamina to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Conducting workshops and facilitating meaningful discussions about public policy and current issues with a different group of students each week
Leading study-visits to Capitol Hill, memorials, and through Washington’s neighborhoods
Presenting information and issues in a multi-partisan manner, regardless of personal convictions or affiliations
Preparing students for meetings with their members of Congress, onsite visits to embassies, civic organizations, associations, and various seminars
Completing a variety of logistical and administrative tasks each week

Teaching at Close Up

Close Up is a non-profit, non-partisan organization, with no affiliation to any branch of government, political party, or interest group. It is the duty of the program instructor to help students think critically about issues by presenting them in an unbiased, multi-partisan manner. We believe all students should explore different viewpoints, challenge assumptions, and clarify their convictions on a variety of issues. To this end we strive to teach students how to think, not what to think.

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