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Company Overview | Close Up Foundation is the nation’s leading nonprofit, nonpartisan civic education organization. Our mission is to inform, inspire, and empower young people to exercise their rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. Leading the way in civic education since 1971, we believe that a strong democracy requires active and informed participation by all citizens regardless of community, socioeconomic level, and academic standing. For over 50 years, we have fulfilled this mission by working with more than 20,000 students and teachers annually through travel programs, professional development for educators, and classroom resources designed to empower young people for a lifetime of active citizenship.

Position Overview | The talent acquisition specialist is responsible for supporting all aspects of the recruitment and hiring cycle, ensuring Close Up attracts, retains, and motivates a high-performing, diverse workforce. This person thrives in a fast-paced, nonprofit environment where recruitment and communication strategies must align with a broad range of departmental needs.

Each year, the talent acquisition specialist will be responsible for recruiting a large cohort of entry-level recent college graduates who will serve as mentors and teachers to middle and high school students from across the country. This person will be expected to develop strong relationships with colleges and universities, and network with educational organizations and institutions. A demonstrated interest in education and experience with entry-level recruiting is preferred. 

*This position is eligible for a one-day work-from-home option after one year of service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify recruiting platforms and employ multiple strategies to build a strong talent pipeline of entry-level candidates through networking, social media, college and university recruiting systems, and employee referrals.
• Lead and collaborate with management to determine recruitment strategies tailored to each department and vacancy.
• Under the supervision of the Human Resources manager, serve as the primary administrator for the ADP Recruitment platform, preparing job postings and managing applications.
• Handle the entire hiring cycle, including interviewing logistics, phone screening, scheduling, checking references, preparing offer letters, administering background checks, and onboarding.
• Provide semi-monthly reports for new hires.
• Assist with annual job description updates.
• Ensure integrity and confidentiality of all employment files.
• In addition to recruiting, assist with other HR functions during non-peak times, such as offboarding, payroll, and other duties.
• Serve as a backup for any and all HR needs.
• Prepare desktop procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in talent acquisition and managing a full recruitment cycle, including working with ADP or a similar platform.
• Demonstrated interest in education and experience with entry-level recruiting (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of benefits administration.
• Strong oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills; excellent at sourcing, screening, and identifying competitive candidates for a diverse set of positions.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively across the organization.
• Highly communicative, responsible, empathetic, and approachable.
• Great at building relationships and following up with both internal and external stakeholders and candidates.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret HR documents.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, manage multiple projects and processes simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and respond promptly to time-sensitive inquiries.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume describing why this position is the right fit for your skills and experience.

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Close Up Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 partnered with schools nationwide to serve more than one million students and educators through experiential programs in our nation’s capital and in local communities, professional development for educators, and curriculum and resource design. 

Position Overview │ The Dynamics 365 CRM developer/administrator is responsible for administering and maintaining the Dynamics 365 CE environment, ensuring its optimal performance and reliability across the Foundation. Reporting to the vice president of business development, the person in this position should have the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities, excellent problem-solving skills, and an enthusiasm for adapting to new challenges quickly. 

We prefer that this role is based in the Washington, D.C., area with telework flexibility. However, remote candidates will be considered as well.

Responsibilities

• Manage Dynamics 365 CE customizations, optimizations, entities, forms, views, workflows, and reports.
• Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolutions to prevent disruptions for both technical and non-technical end-users.
• Provide training and support to end-users, enhancing their understanding and efficient use of the system.
• Document system configurations, customizations, processes, and maintenance activities.
• Monitor system performance, conduct regular audits, and prepare for upgrades and patches.
• Ensure system security, data integrity, and compliance with industry standards and legal regulations.

Qualifications

• At least three years of knowledge in Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform (including former versions) is required.
• At least three years of experience in administering and deploying Dynamics 365 CE applications is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate and Power BI, is strongly preferred.
• Microsoft Certifications in Dynamics 365 CRM Fundamentals are strongly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits │ Close Up provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes two 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, free gym access, and a positive work environment.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume describing why this position is the right fit for your skills and experience.

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Close Up Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Overview | Close Up’s mission is to inform, inspire, and empower young people to exercise the rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. As a nonprofit, nonpartisan leader in civic education since 1971, we believe a strong democracy requires active and informed participation by all citizens. Therefore, we seek to reach participants of every race, creed, geographical community, socioeconomic level, and academic standing.

Position Overview | The operation control agent is responsible for weekend office coverage for Close Up participants traveling to/from program throughout the fiscal year.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Providing office support to all transportation team members in the field.
• Making re-accommodations for emergency transportation issues, rebooking canceled participants, securing vehicles for ground transportation, and making staff assignments at the airport.
• Phone coverage for customer questions and/or travel emergencies.
• Interacting with other departments and Close Up employees to ensure open lines of communication throughout the weekend if issues come up.

Qualifications | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Education and/or Experience: Knowledge of the airline and hospitality industry. Two years of experience with a background in customer service.

Language Skills: The ability to read and interpret weekly bus orders, spreadsheets, and email correspondence. The ability to communicate effectively on the phone with customers, Close Up managers, and coworkers.

Reasoning Ability: The ability to solve problems in a timely manner using great verbal communication skills. Good judgment and prior work experience/knowledge in the industry to effectively resolve issues that would be cost effective to the Foundation.  

If you are excited about the prospect of becoming a part of Close Up, a nonprofit that has impacted more than one million students and teachers over 50 years, we welcome you to apply!

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Close Up Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 partnered with schools nationwide to serve more than one million students and educators through experiential programs in our nation’s capital and in local communities, professional development for educators, and curriculum and resource design. 

Position Overview │ The Dynamics 365 CRM developer/administrator is responsible for administering and maintaining the Dynamics 365 CE environment, ensuring its optimal performance and reliability across the Foundation. Reporting to the vice president of business development, the person in this position should have the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities, excellent problem-solving skills, and an enthusiasm for adapting to new challenges quickly. 

We prefer that this role is based in the Washington, D.C., area with telework flexibility. However, remote candidates will be considered as well.

Responsibilities

• Manage Dynamics 365 CE customizations, optimizations, entities, forms, views, workflows, and reports.
• Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolutions to prevent disruptions for both technical and non-technical end-users.
• Provide training and support to end-users, enhancing their understanding and efficient use of the system.
• Document system configurations, customizations, processes, and maintenance activities.
• Monitor system performance, conduct regular audits, and prepare for upgrades and patches.
• Ensure system security, data integrity, and compliance with industry standards and legal regulations.

Qualifications

• At least three years of knowledge in Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform (including former versions) is required.
• At least three years of experience in administering and deploying Dynamics 365 CE applications is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate and Power BI, is strongly preferred.
• Microsoft Certifications in Dynamics 365 CRM Fundamentals are strongly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits │ Close Up provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes two 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, free gym access, and a positive work environment.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume describing why this position is the right fit for your skills and experience.

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Close Up Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Overview| Close Up Foundation is the nation’s leading nonprofit, nonpartisan civic education organization. Our mission is to inform, inspire, and empower young people to exercise their rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. Leading the way in civic education since 1971, we believe that a strong democracy requires active and informed participation by all citizens regardless of community, socioeconomic level, and academic standing. For over 50 years, we have fulfilled this mission through experiential programs for students, professional development for educators, and classroom resources designed to empower young people for a lifetime of active citizenship.

Position Overview| Close Up serves nearly 20,000 students and teachers each year through immersive civic education programs in and around Washington, D.C. We also serve a growing number of participants through programs in various locations across the country. The program services coordinator is responsible for booking, scheduling, and maintaining the reservations for Close Up student programs. These reservations include cultural activities, meals, and attraction tickets for academic components in Washington, D.C., and out-of-town locations. The coordinator must be able to build and maintain positive vendor and internal relations. The person in this role must be organized and flexible, possess strong written and oral communication skills, and be willing to work nights and weekends as deemed necessary to support the Program Services Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Secure, update, and maintain bookings for Washington, D.C., programs, including attractions and cultural activities, ensuring strict adherence to program requirements.
• Schedule and maintain all necessary restaurant reservations and food court vouchers based on program requirements.
• Schedule and maintain reservations for various locations, ensuring arrangements for restaurants, attractions, and theaters are in place for out-of-town programs.
• Coordinate the booking of venues, including menu selection, for teacher social events scheduled on a weekly basis.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and program staff to facilitate seamless collaboration.
• Pay and reconcile invoices promptly with all vendors, generating purchase orders for finance reconciliation.
• Maintain payment records and receipts.
• Collaborate with managers to keep within budget for all components.
• Work closely with the Outreach, Curriculum, and Development Departments to ensure the effective delivery of program services to both internal and external clients.
• Provide onsite support for program staff as needed to ensure the smooth execution of events.
• Assist in the management of registration services, including serving as manager on duty for certain weekends and serving as registrar for certain special programs.
• Additional duties may be assigned based on the growth and development of the Foundation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• One to two years of experience in hospitality, event planning, or project management.
• Based in or willing to move to the Washington, D.C., area.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple programs/responsibilities simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with vendors, clients, and staff members across multiple levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of taking initiative in a professional setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel as well as the ability to learn web-based programs.
• A record of success working across departments and as part of a team.
• Passion for and commitment to the organization’s mission.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience managing concurrent events and reservations for groups of over 100 people (a plus).
• Knowledge of the Washington, D.C., area (a plus).
• Use of a personal car for onsite inspections with Foundation reimbursement (helpful).

Work Environment | While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and utilize standard office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Vision abilities are required in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. Also, the employee will receive phone calls, text messages, and emails outside of normal work hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume describing why this position is the right fit for your skills and experience.

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Close Up Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.