Company Overview │ Close Up is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, civic education organization that aims to inform, inspire, and empower young people to become active participants in our democracy. We believe a strong democracy requires engagement by all citizens. Therefore, we seek to reach youth from all communities and all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, socioeconomic level, or academic standing. Since 1971, we have served nearly one million students and educators through experiential programs in our nation’s capital and in local communities, virtual after-school and summer programs, professional development for educators, and curriculum and resource design.
Position Overview │ The partnerships, and communications coordinator is part of the External Affairs team, providing critical support for Close Up’s mission to reach middle school and high school students from all backgrounds and provide them with meaningful civic education experiences. This person builds positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and actively works with the Foundation’s strategic and philanthropic partners to plan, monitor, and evaluate funded programs, ensuring their successful implementation, effectiveness, and stewardship. This individual also supports Close Up’s communications efforts by assisting with the writing and editing of external newsletters, marketing materials, and policy-based educational materials for students.
This position is based in the Washington, DC, metro area.
Responsibilities
- Proactively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, both in-person and via phone and virtual meetings. Coordinate project logistics, conduct relevant research, and organize and maintain project-related files alongside the manager of partnerships.
- Monitor and evaluate implementation via Zoom, providing technical assistance to instructors as needed.
- Produce error-free written communications (emails, reports, presentations) to partners and other stakeholders with regard to project logistics and implementation.
- Monitor deadlines for required deliverables to achieve project/program goals on time.
- Assist with general project implementation.
- Assist the director of communications in the writing, editing, and/or proofreading of monthly newsletters to external audiences.
- Provide writing and editing support for web and email marketing materials.
- Provide writing and editing support for Close Up educational materials such as our Current Issues classroom resources (balanced, multipartisan policy discussions that break down controversial issues for high school and middle school audiences).
Position Schedule │ The schedule for this position is not a standard nine-to-five work week. To allow time for proper planning and to support program needs, the hours are Monday through Thursday, 12pm to 8pm during scheduled programing, and Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
- At least one year of experience planning and organizing projects in a professional setting
- At least two years of experience writing and editing in a professional setting
- An excellent writing sample
- Superior communication skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to be balanced, nonpartisan, and appreciative and respectful of multiple perspectives
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities with potentially conflicting deadlines
- A self-starter who takes pride in being reliable and results-oriented
- A genuine enthusiasm for Close Up’s work
- Advanced proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination in compliance with company policy
- Willingness to submit to a post-offer credit and criminal background check in accordance with Close Up policy
Compensation and Benefits │ In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, Close Up provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes three robust medical insurance plans, dental insurance (more than 90 percent of premiums are company-paid), and vision coverage. Close Up pays 100 percent of the premiums for life/AD&D insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance, and offers flexible spending and dependent care accounts, a 403(b) retirement savings program, paid vacation/sick days/holidays, paid parental leave, a Metro subsidy or free garage parking, and a positive work environment.
If you are excited about the prospect of joining Close Up and this position sounds like a great fit, please apply here.
No phone calls or recruiters, please.
The Close Up Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.