;

Use state and federal funding to meet civic education and literacy goals with Close Up! LEARN MORE


Work with Us

Close Up strives to create a working environment that challenges, motivates, and equips you with the tools you need to succeed.

Shadow

Looking for job satisfaction, excellent benefits, and professional development? Join the Close Up team!

Whether you’re interested in joining our team of program instructors or working behind the scenes at the Foundation, Close Up is a place to find talented, innovative colleagues who want to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people nationwide. Close Up Foundation’s job benefits include:  

  • Competitive salary and growth potential 
  • Paid annual and sick leave 
  • Ten paid holidays per year 
  • Health, vision, and dental coverage 
  • Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage 
  • Metro transportation subsidy 
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan 
  • Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care 
  • Looking to work with young people in D.C.? Apply to become a civic program instructor!

Open Positions:

Close Up is an Employer of National Service.

We support service to community, with national and international impact, and the ability to make a difference. As an organization committed to making Peace Corps stronger and a partner of the National Peace Corps Association, we give special consideration to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. People of color and women are encouraged to apply. 

Close Up Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, and other legally protected characteristics. 

“

I learned that there’s a huge network of people with the same goals and drive as me…

and that our collaboration really could make a difference. It gave me hope for the future of our communities and our nation!

— Kemper, Student, Texas ”
Read More Experiences >
“

Close Up made me realize how SIGNIFICANT my thoughts and views are…

Although everyone will not always agree, everyone has a voice and needs to be heard.

— Christie, Student, Texas ”
Read More Experiences >
“

I plan to introduce Close Up’s professional development to the teachers I work with…

and use this as a part of my school’s requirement that students take action on issues of local, national, and international importance.

— Middle School, Educator, South Carolina ”
Read More Experiences >
“

As a government teacher, it’s nice to have more resources…

for teaching media literacy and having students critically think about the information they receive.

— High School, Educator, Texas ”
Read More Experiences >

671 N. Glebe Road, Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22203

703-706-3300 or 800-CLOSE UP

CST-1002082-40:
Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.

E-mail us
© 2026 Close Up Foundation. All Rights Reserved.