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Position: Program Officer – Chapter Services, Young Americans for Freedom
Young Americans for Freedom (YAF), now a project of Young America’s Foundation, helps students start and run chapters on college and high school campuses to boldly advance conservatism. We pride ourselves on offering the leading chapter services to help YAF chapters become effective conservative organizations on campuses.
Since YAF has become a project of the Foundation, we have seen exciting growth in chapters across the country. We are looking for a program officer to join our strong 35-plus member team to help strengthen and grow YAF nationwide.
We are seeking a team member who can develop key relationships with student activists, provide ongoing advice and guidance to chapter leaders and stay current on new outreach methods to attract the best campus activists.
The ideal candidate will coordinate all aspects of building YAF chapters including student outreach, following up on inquiries, maintaining frequent contact with existing chapters, promoting Foundation projects, organizing training sessions for YAF leaders, and reporting on current YAF activities.
The program officer will work with YAF’s leadership to continually review our outreach methods and services to ensure YAF chapters are provided the best resources in the Conservative Movement.
Responsibilities include:
Coordinate formation of YAF chapters and ensure they excel on their respective campuses.
Maintain organized database that tracks progress of all chapters.
Communicate the success of YAF chapters through social media including the Foundation’s website, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Participate in Foundation and other conservative conferences to communicate the benefits of YAF chapters to participants.
Utilize new outreach methods and new media to recruit students to form YAF chapters.
Visit select campuses to meet with existing chapter leadership.
Work with Foundation team members at headquarters, Reagan Ranch Center and the National Journalism Center on joint programs.
Stay informed of current trends in the Conservative Movement as related to conservative activism.
Write about YAF activities for the Foundation’s website and publications.
The candidate will have a strong interest in promoting conservative ideas to young people.
The ideal candidate will have had previous involvement in Young America’s Foundation and/or YAF programs and experience running a club on campus. In addition, the ideal candidate will also have experience working in an office environment either through an internship or other position. Other qualifications: team-player, ability to manage multiple projects, able to take direction and at the same time work independently. Applicant must have excellent oral, written, and organizational skills. Outstanding copyediting skills are a plus. A car is required.
Send cover letter, resume, references, prior salary history, to Patrick Coyle at pcoyle@yaf.org, fax 703-318-9122, or mail to: Young America’s Foundation, 110 Elden Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170.
Requirements include:
Bachelor’s Degree
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and similar programs
A strong grasp of promotional and marketing strategies and concepts; eagerness to learn more if needed.
Knowledge of and use of new media technology
This job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties; the program officer will be responsible for all other duties assigned by the Foundation leadership. It is understood that activities and duties will continue to expand as we grow.
Development Officer - National Journalism Center
An immediate opening is available for a Development Officer at The National Journalism Center, which is a project of the Young America's Foundation. We are seeking a highly motivated, organized team member capable of initiating and coordinating busy Executive Director's donor correspondence and cultivation visits, as well as forging relationships with donors on his/her own. He or she must demonstrate exceptional writing skills with a variety of tones ranging from persuasive to colloquial, but always professional. Development experience is required.
The officer will work closely with the E.D. and the program's stakeholders to garner and increase gifts. Officer will also be responsible for managing applications, letters of inquiry and proposals to major donors and foundations. She or he will coordinate necessary documentation and collaborate with E.D. as well as Program Officers to develop grant requests and proposals relevant to each foundation or gifting individual. She or he will also be responsible for coordinating monthly or bi-monthly updates from E.D. to donors in the form of newsletters, program updates or personal letters.
Other qualifications include being a team-player with the ability to manage multiple projects; take direction; and work independently. Applicant must have excellent oral, written, and organizational skills.
Working from the Washington, D.C. office is required. A commitment to conservative values and the mission of the program is necessary.
Send cover letter, resume, references and prior salary history to Nicole Ossola at nossola@yaf.org.
Requirements include:
Bachelors Degree
Demonstrated experience with fundraising and/or development
Willingness to work in the NJC's Washington, D.C. office
Exceptional communication and writing skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or similar programs
Comfort with technology including Google applications (Contacts, Calendar) and smartphones
Grasp of development strategies and concepts
Well versed with computers; knowledge of both Mac and PC environments a plus
We are looking for interns who are motivated, ambitious, dedicated to the Conservative Movement, and are eager to accept responsibility. As a Young America's Foundation intern, you will be on the front lines of the Conservative Movement. We have positions open year round so apply today !
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