National Headquarters | 11480 Commerce Park | Reston, VA
Opening:
Immediate
Salary will be based on experience and previous salary history.
Mission
Young America’s Foundation (YAF) is committed to ensuring that increasing numbers of young Americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values.
Reports To
Vice President of Student Programs
Job Summary
The Conservative School Outreach Coordinator is a key member of YAF’s Program Team, elevating the work of YAF by reaching out to Christian and classical private school administrators, educators, and students as well as homeschool associations and students to engage these key constituencies with YAF’s programs and resources nationwide. The Outreach Coordinator will establish an active, up-to-date database of Christian and classical private school contacts and homeschool associations nationwide.
Responsibilities
Create and maintain an active database of Christian and classical private school contacts and homeschool associations nationwide
Develop and implement a plan for YAF’s engagement with homeschool associations and homeschool conventions nationwide
Develop relationships with key contacts at Christian and classical private schools nationwide to introduce them to YAF’s offerings, including student programs, resources, and activism initiatives
Develop and maintain relationships with organizations and foundations that work with homeschool and private school administrators, students, and educators
Research new and emerging private schools and homeschool associations whose missions align with YAF
Help organize events for key private school and homeschool contacts at YAF sites, including the Reagan Ranch, Reagan Boyhood Home, Capitol Hill Townhouse, and National Headquarters
Work with YAF’s Program Team to engage increasing numbers of Christian, classical private school, and homeschool students in YAF’s programs nationwide, including recruiting for individual YAF membership
Produce progress reports on YAF’s private school and homeschool outreach as requested by YAF’s leadership
Assist with YAF programs, events, and special projects as needed
Requirements
Skills, Qualifications, and Qualities:
Committed to and enthusiastic about YAF’s mission and programs
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Excellent research and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Effective communicator, both verbally and written
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and with a variety of personality types
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work as a collaborative, constructive team member
This job description is representative of the expectations of the position described. Additional duties, reporting relationships, and/or position criteria may be assigned. YAF reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.
This is an in-office position based at YAF’s national headquarters in Reston, Virginia.
Email a cover letter, resume outlining experience and qualifications, professional references, and salary history to:
*Incomplete applications (i.e., those suggesting references upon request) will not be considered.
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 complete and direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.