Program Operations + Outreach Coordinator

About TFAS

The Fund for American Studies is a nonprofit organization that offers transformational programs that teach the principles of limited government, free-market economics and honorable leadership to students and young professionals in America and around the world. TFAS programs inspire these future leaders to make a difference in their communities and throughout the world by upholding the values essential to the preservation and success of a free society. For more information, please visit our websites: DCinternships.org, TFASinternational.org and FTE.org.

About the Role

The Program Operations + Outreach Coordinator will manage key operational and engagement functions for TFAS programs, including student housing, recruitment, programming, admissions and media projects. Duties include overseeing summer housing as the Student Housing Liaison, planning and delivering student programming in the spring and summer, processing applications and managing the CRM, creating video content and supporting recruitment initiatives. The successful candidate will be highly organized, collaborative and creative, with strong communication, video editing and event planning skills.

This person is a part of the TFAS Collegiate Programs + Alumni Engagement team and will report to the Division Director of Outreach, Engagement + Program Operations. This position is based in-person, in Washington, D.C., and will require some domestic travel, approximately 15%.

Responsibilities

Program Operations

• Plan and execute student activities for spring and summer programs, including professional development and cultural excursions
• Coordinate event production for major events, including orientation, site briefings, special receptions and graduation
• Serve as the liaison with student housing partners and manage student housing assignments, communication and on-site problem-solving
• Maintain program timelines, checklists and documentation for repeatable execution year-to-year

Video and Content Creation

• Develop social media and video content to showcase student experiences, alumni stories and program highlights
• Capture, edit and organize event photos and videos for social media, website and promotional use
• Hire and coordinate outside photographers or videographers as needed
• Collaborate with communications staff to integrate photo and video assets into recruitment and engagement campaigns
• Maintain an organized archive of media assets for easy future use
• Ensure all media aligns with TFAS branding guidelines

Admissions and Outreach

• Assist with student recruitment and admissions, including application processing, data management and communication with applicants
• Represent TFAS at recruitment events, conferences and campus visits
• Design marketing materials, email campaigns and digital content to prospective students, faculty, alumni, volunteers and internship partners
• Create graphics for marketing campaigns, social media and wayfinding materials
• Analyze recruitment and admissions data to inform strategy and reporting

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2–5 years of experience in communications, event planning, video editing, higher education or related fields (internships may count)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Teams. Experience with Canva, Adobe Products, or a CRM is a plus
• Strong communication, writing and organizational skills
• Proficiency in photo/video production and editing; experience managing outside vendors
• Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Interest in student programming with a focus on free-market education
• Bachelor’s degree

Compensation

This is a full-time, permanent position. TFAS is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest-quality talent available, and we offer a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, health reimbursement account and employer-match retirement savings. We take work-life balance seriously through our generous paid leave policies. We have a flexible, collaborative, positive and collegial work environment.

The projected salary range for this role is $45-65k, contingent upon the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

• Cover letter including:
  • An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to The Fund for American Studies’ mission
  • Salary requirements
• Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.

Questions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: bailey@talentmarket.org.

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.