Young Leaders Program Coordinator

Young Leaders Program Coordinator

The Coordinator supports the planning and execution of Heritage's Young Leaders Program (YLP). This position works closely with the YLP Manager to grow the next-generation, conservative talent pipeline with the objective of job placement and policy influence with Heritage's key audiences. The Coordinator must have strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with interns and departmental and organizational colleagues.

Job Duties

Coordinate all program preparations each semester, including managing the program schedule, purchasing materials, corresponding with current / prospective interns and intern supervisors, and daily event planning.

Propose content for and coordinate YLP first-day Onboarding, including scheduling speakers, managing logistics with key departments, preparing materials, and hosting the day-long session.

Support the planning and execution of semester programming, including lectures, mentorship matching, and semester graduations.

Serve as the point of contact for daily YLP programming.

Organize and chaperone YLP field trips and social events.

Support the YLP Manager in the rolling hiring process, including organizing and tracking the intern applicant information, consulting with departmental hiring managers, and providing necessary information to internal stakeholders.

Assist with email and phone outreach efforts to support recruitment.

Build and maintain positive relationships with program participants and colleagues, ensuring a productive and engaging work environment and positive intern experience.

Represent Heritage at key events and recruit for YLP and other student programs.

Communicate program updates and information with departmental and organizational teammates.

Qualifications

Education : B.A. or B.S. preferred

Experience : Some experience in conservative political or student activities

Communication : Strong verbal and written communication skills

Technology : Microsoft Suite, CRM databases, ability to master new software

Other Requirements

Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, and the department's goals and objectives.

Exceptional attention to detail; strong organizational skills.

Outreach and relationship management skills required.

Basic knowledge of policy issues and conservative policy positions required.

Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Alumni of the Young Leaders Program are preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

The Heritage Foundation offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, best-in-class health care, vision, and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement funding, "take what you need" PTO and sick leave, 14 weeks of paid leave for new moms and 6 weeks of paid leave for new dads, among other programs.

The salary range for this role is $54,000 - $60,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate, and the final salary offered to a selected candidate depends on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, and other qualifications; internal and external market pay for comparable jobs; and level of hire based on aforementioned qualifications.