The Fund for American Studies

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POSITION OVERVIEW The Program Engagement & Outreach Coordinator supports student engagement and recruitment by assisting with content creation, communications, event production and admissions support. This role contributes to a broad portfolio of projects throughout the year and helps ensure student experiences are well-documented and communicated across TFAS programs. This position reports to the Division Director of Outreach, Engagement & Program Operations and is part of the Collegiate Programs & Alumni Engagement team. The role works closely with colleagues across communications, admissions and program operations to support recruitment initiatives, student programming and outreach campaigns. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Washington, D.C., with a hybrid schedule (generally four days in the office and one remote day per week). The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple tasks simultaneously. They bring a blend of creativity and execution, with an interest in content creation, event support and student-facing communications. This role offers hands-on experience in higher education programming and marketing t outreach, with the opportunity to build skills in communications, recruitment support and event execution within a mission-driven organization. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Content Creation 40% • Design digital content, including written articles, graphics, presentations and visual storytelling that showcases TFAS student experiences and alumni stories • Capture, edit and organize photos and videos from student events for use across digital and print campaigns and reports • Maintain an organized digital media archive to support future campaigns and reporting Recruitment & Admissions 20% • Support student recruitment through outreach campaigns, events and communications • Assist with application processing, CRM data management and applicant communications during peak admissions and enrollment periods • Represent TFAS at recruitment events, campus visits and conferences as needed • Support tracking and reporting of recruitment and engagement data to inform outreach strategy and reporting Program Operations 40% • Assist with planning and execution of student activities for spring and summer programs, including professional development and cultural excursions • Document events through photography and video, capturing content for use in recruitment, engagement and promotional materials • Coordinate with external vendors (such as photographers or videographers) when appropriate QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have: • 1–3+ years of relevant experience in higher education, communications, video editing, event support or a related field (internships and part-time roles welcome) • Ability to travel, up to 15% • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Working knowledge of photo, video or design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar) • Comfort capturing basic photo and video content at live events • Familiarity with creating basic graphics and presentations • Experience working with databases/CRMs, email platforms and basic analytics • High attention to detail, with the ability manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment • Interest in storytelling • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE TFAS offers a comprehensive total compensation package designed to attract and retain high-quality professionals. Benefits include competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, a health reimbursement account and employer-matched retirement savings. TFAS also offers generous paid leave and observes work-life balance as a core organizational value. The projected salary range for this position is $45,000–$65,000, commensurate with experience, skills and qualifications. 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. Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20009