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Company Overview │ Close Up is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, civic education organization that aims to inform, inspire, and empower young people to become active participants in our democracy. We believe a strong democracy requires engagement by all citizens. Therefore, we seek to reach youth from all communities and all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, socioeconomic level, or academic standing. Since 1971, we have partnered with schools nationwide to serve more than one million students and educators through experiential programs in our nation’s capital and in local communities, professional development for educators, and curriculum and resource design.

Position Overview | The chief financial officer (CFO) will oversee all financial aspects of the organization, ensuring financial sustainability and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory requirements. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will strategize, implement, track, and forecast financial policies that support the organization’s mission. This role requires an active CPA certification to ensure adherence to professional standards of accounting and financial reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting

• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports forecast vs. budget by department and monthly cash flow projections.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
• Identify, develop, and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches, and/or new service offerings.
• Develop and maintain a monthly operating budget and annual operating budget.
• Manage the financial planning and analysis department and supervise the creation of reports, software implementation, and tools for budgeting and forecasting.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the executive leadership team.

Strategy, Planning, and Management

• Act as CFO and strategic business partner to the executive leadership team.
• Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
  * Provide insight and recommendations to both the short-term and long-term growth plan of the organization.
• Identify, acquire, and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information. Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.
• Communicate, engage, and interact with the Board of Directors and the executive leadership team.
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion.
• Select and engage consultants, auditors, and investors.
• Implement policies, procedures, and processes as deemed appropriate by the senior leadership team.

Financial Relations and Policies

• Engage the finance committee and/or Board of Directors to develop short-term and long-term plans, projections, and budgets.
• Represent the company to banks, institutions, investors, and auditors, and manage relationships with financial partners.
• Remain current on audit best practices as well as state, federal, and local laws regarding company operations.

Finance, Accounting, and Human Resources Team Management

• Mentor and develop a finance team, managing work allocation, systems training, performance evaluations, and the building of an effective and efficient team dynamic.
• Oversee the Human Resources Department.

Cash Management

• Oversee weekly cash management and the Accounts Payable Department, approve large payables, sign checks, and authorize large wires and ACHs.
• Supervise Accounts Receivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure full compliance with GAAP and all applicable financial regulations, including Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards for nonprofit organizations.
• Lead annual financial audits and act as the primary point of contact with external auditors, ensuring the audit process runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Oversee the preparation of all financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and present financial information to management, the Board of Directors, auditors, and external stakeholders as required.

Risk Management

• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management strategy, including internal controls, to protect the organization’s assets.
• Assess organizational risks and implement strategies to mitigate financial risks, including the development of reserve policies.

Education and Experience

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a minimum of ten years of relevant experience and/or training in finance or accounting. Active CPA certification is required.
• Five or more years in a leadership role, preferably in a nonprofit organization.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, FASB standards, and financial reporting requirements for nonprofits.\
• Proven experience with financial forecasting, budgeting, and risk management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent employee relations and external relationship-building capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamic Business Central (formerly Microsoft Dynamic NAV).

Compensation and Benefits │ Close Up provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes two robust medical insurance plans, dental insurance (more than 90 percent of premiums are company- paid), and vision coverage. Close Up pays 100 percent of the premiums for life/AD&D insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance, and offers flexible spending and dependent care accounts, a 403(b) retirement savings program, paid vacation/sick days/holidays, paid parental leave, a Metro subsidy or free garage parking, free gym access, and a positive work environment.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume describing why this position is the right fit for your skills and experience. 

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Close Up Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Overview | Close Up Foundation is the nation’s leading nonprofit, nonpartisan civic education organization. Our mission is to inform, inspire, and empower young people to exercise their rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. Leading the way in civic education since 1971, we believe that a strong democracy requires active and informed participation by all citizens regardless of community, socioeconomic level, and academic standing. For over 50 years, we have fulfilled this mission by working with more than 20,000 students and teachers annually through travel programs, professional development for educators, and classroom resources designed to empower young people for a lifetime of active citizenship.

Position Overview | The talent acquisition specialist is responsible for supporting all aspects of the recruitment and hiring cycle, ensuring Close Up attracts, retains, and motivates a high-performing, diverse workforce. This person thrives in a fast-paced, nonprofit environment where recruitment and communication strategies must align with a broad range of departmental needs.

Each year, the talent acquisition specialist will be responsible for recruiting a large cohort of entry-level recent college graduates who will serve as mentors and teachers to middle and high school students from across the country. This person will be expected to develop strong relationships with colleges and universities, and network with educational organizations and institutions. A demonstrated interest in education and experience with entry-level recruiting is preferred. 

*This position is eligible for a one-day work-from-home option after one year of service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify recruiting platforms and employ multiple strategies to build a strong talent pipeline of entry-level candidates through networking, social media, college and university recruiting systems, and employee referrals.
• Lead and collaborate with management to determine recruitment strategies tailored to each department and vacancy.
• Under the supervision of the Human Resources manager, serve as the primary administrator for the ADP Recruitment platform, preparing job postings and managing applications.
• Handle the entire hiring cycle, including interviewing logistics, phone screening, scheduling, checking references, preparing offer letters, administering background checks, and onboarding.
• Provide semi-monthly reports for new hires.
• Assist with annual job description updates.
• Ensure integrity and confidentiality of all employment files.
• In addition to recruiting, assist with other HR functions during non-peak times, such as offboarding, payroll, and other duties.
• Serve as a backup for any and all HR needs.
• Prepare desktop procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in talent acquisition and managing a full recruitment cycle, including working with ADP or a similar platform.
• Demonstrated interest in education and experience with entry-level recruiting (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of benefits administration.
• Strong oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills; excellent at sourcing, screening, and identifying competitive candidates for a diverse set of positions.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively across the organization.
• Highly communicative, responsible, empathetic, and approachable.
• Great at building relationships and following up with both internal and external stakeholders and candidates.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret HR documents.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, manage multiple projects and processes simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and respond promptly to time-sensitive inquiries.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume describing why this position is the right fit for your skills and experience.

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Close Up Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Overview | Close Up’s mission is to inform, inspire, and empower young people to exercise the rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. As a nonprofit, nonpartisan leader in civic education since 1971, we believe a strong democracy requires active and informed participation by all citizens. Therefore, we seek to reach participants of every race, creed, geographical community, socioeconomic level, and academic standing.

Position Overview | The operation control agent is responsible for weekend office coverage for Close Up participants traveling to/from program throughout the fiscal year.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Providing office support to all transportation team members in the field.
• Making re-accommodations for emergency transportation issues, rebooking canceled participants, securing vehicles for ground transportation, and making staff assignments at the airport.
• Phone coverage for customer questions and/or travel emergencies.
• Interacting with other departments and Close Up employees to ensure open lines of communication throughout the weekend if issues come up.

Qualifications | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Education and/or Experience: Knowledge of the airline and hospitality industry. Two years of experience with a background in customer service.

Language Skills: The ability to read and interpret weekly bus orders, spreadsheets, and email correspondence. The ability to communicate effectively on the phone with customers, Close Up managers, and coworkers.

Reasoning Ability: The ability to solve problems in a timely manner using great verbal communication skills. Good judgment and prior work experience/knowledge in the industry to effectively resolve issues that would be cost effective to the Foundation.  

If you are excited about the prospect of becoming a part of Close Up, a nonprofit that has impacted more than one million students and teachers over 50 years, we welcome you to apply!

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Close Up Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Overview │ Close Up is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, civic education organization that aims to inform, inspire, and empower young people to become active participants in our democracy. We believe a strong democracy requires engagement by all citizens. Therefore, we seek to reach youth from all communities and all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, socioeconomic level, or academic standing. Since 1971, we have partnered with schools nationwide to serve more than one million students and educators through experiential programs in our nation’s capital and in local communities, professional development for educators, and curriculum and resource design. 

Position Overview │ The Dynamics 365 CRM developer/administrator is responsible for administering and maintaining the Dynamics 365 CE environment, ensuring its optimal performance and reliability across the Foundation. Reporting to the vice president of business development, the person in this position should have the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities, excellent problem-solving skills, and an enthusiasm for adapting to new challenges quickly. 

We prefer that this role is based in the Washington, D.C., area with telework flexibility. However, remote candidates will be considered as well.

Responsibilities

• Manage Dynamics 365 CE customizations, optimizations, entities, forms, views, workflows, and reports.
• Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolutions to prevent disruptions for both technical and non-technical end-users.
• Provide training and support to end-users, enhancing their understanding and efficient use of the system.
• Document system configurations, customizations, processes, and maintenance activities.
• Monitor system performance, conduct regular audits, and prepare for upgrades and patches.
• Ensure system security, data integrity, and compliance with industry standards and legal regulations.

Qualifications

• At least three years of knowledge in Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform (including former versions) is required.
• At least three years of experience in administering and deploying Dynamics 365 CE applications is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate and Power BI, is strongly preferred.
• Microsoft Certifications in Dynamics 365 CRM Fundamentals are strongly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits │ Close Up provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes two robust medical insurance plans, dental insurance (more than 90 percent of premiums are company- paid), and vision coverage. Close Up pays 100 percent of the premiums for life/AD&D insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance, and offers flexible spending and dependent care accounts, a 403(b) retirement savings program, paid vacation/sick days/holidays, paid parental leave, a Metro subsidy or free garage parking, free gym access, and a positive work environment.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume describing why this position is the right fit for your skills and experience.

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Close Up Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Overview | Close Up Foundation is the nation’s leading nonprofit, nonpartisan civic education organization. Our mission is to inform, inspire, and empower young people to exercise their rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. Leading the way in civic education since 1971, we believe that a strong democracy requires active and informed participation by all citizens regardless of community, socioeconomic level, and academic standing. For over 50 years, we have fulfilled this mission through experiential programs for students, professional development for educators, and classroom resources designed to empower young people for a lifetime of active citizenship.

Position Overview| Close Up serves nearly 20,000 students and teachers each year through immersive civic education programs in and around Washington, D.C. We also serve a growing number of participants through programs in various locations across the country. The program services coordinator is responsible for booking, scheduling, and maintaining the reservations for Close Up student programs. These reservations include cultural activities, meals, and attraction tickets for academic components in Washington, D.C., and out-of-town locations. The coordinator must be able to build and maintain positive vendor and internal relations. The person in this role must be organized and flexible, possess strong written and oral communication skills, and be willing to work nights and weekends as deemed necessary to support the Program Services Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Secure, update, and maintain bookings for Washington, D.C., programs, including attractions and cultural activities, ensuring strict adherence to program requirements.
• Schedule and maintain all necessary restaurant reservations and food court vouchers based on program requirements.
• Schedule and maintain reservations for various locations, ensuring arrangements for restaurants, attractions, and theaters are in place for out-of-town programs.
• Coordinate the booking of venues, including menu selection, for teacher social events scheduled on a weekly basis.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and program staff to facilitate seamless collaboration.
• Pay and reconcile invoices promptly with all vendors, generating purchase orders for finance reconciliation.
• Maintain payment records and receipts.
• Collaborate with managers to keep within budget for all components.
• Work closely with the Outreach, Curriculum, and Development Departments to ensure the effective delivery of program services to both internal and external clients.
• Provide onsite support for program staff as needed to ensure the smooth execution of events.
• Assist in the management of registration services, including serving as manager on duty for certain weekends and serving as registrar for certain special programs.
• Additional duties may be assigned based on the growth and development of the Foundation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• One to two years of experience in hospitality, event planning, or project management.
• Based in or willing to move to the Washington, D.C., area.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple programs/responsibilities simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with vendors, clients, and staff members across multiple levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of taking initiative in a professional setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel as well as the ability to learn web-based programs.
• A record of success working across departments and as part of a team.
• Passion for and commitment to the organization’s mission.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience managing concurrent events and reservations for groups of over 100 people (a plus).
• Knowledge of the Washington, D.C., area (a plus).
• Use of a personal car for onsite inspections with Foundation reimbursement (helpful).

Work Environment | While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and utilize standard office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Vision abilities are required in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. Also, the employee will receive phone calls, text messages, and emails outside of normal work hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume describing why this position is the right fit for your skills and experience.

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Close Up Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Overview | The mission of the Close Up Foundation is to inform, inspire, and empower young people to exercise the rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. As a nonprofit, nonpartisan leader in civic education since 1971, we believe that a strong democracy requires active and informed participation by all citizens. 

Position Overview | The school accounts representative works within the Finance Department and is responsible for providing courteous, high-quality service to customers and interdepartmental staff. Using knowledge of the Foundation’s programs and policies, the school accounts representative effectively manages call volume plus email and web chat communications during the high-volume peak season. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Answer the school accounts customer service phone line promptly, answering questions and receiving payments.
• Check email regularly and respond in a timely manner.
• Manage the collection of payments on accounts and set up payment arrangements as necessary. 
• Call or email customers with current and prior year balances every month to encourage prompt payments; maintain a record of collection efforts (calls, emails, and letters of collection attempts). 
• Research account variances, process necessary adjustments, and notify teacher coordinators. 
• Process a variety of transactions, including invoices, receipt letters, purchase orders, travel reimbursements, chargebacks, check returns, stipends, refunds, and cancellation fee waivers. 
• Process donation fellowships according to established protocol. 
• Act as a liaison with other departments concerning collection needs. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least one year of experience with answering incoming customer calls in a high call volume environment (processing payments is a plus). 
• Superior active listening skills. 
• Effective written communication skills. 
• Clear, confident voice and pleasant phone manner. 
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. 
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer. 

The selected candidate will be subject to a credit check and a criminal background check. 

To apply, please upload a resume and brief statement or cover letter describing why this position is the right fit for your skills and experience.

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Close Up Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Overview | Close Up’s mission is to inform, inspire, and empower young people to exercise the rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. Since 1971, we’ve been a nonpartisan leader in civic education, fostering a strong belief that every citizen’s active participation is essential for a thriving democracy. Our commitment spans across race, creed, community, and background, ensuring inclusivity in our pursuit of informed citizens.
NOTE: This is an in-person position.

Position Overview | Civic program instructors are passionate about history, politics, government, current public policy issues, and experiential education for diverse students in grades 6-12. They lead daily program components for groups of students from across the United States, using our nation’s capital as a classroom.

Responsibilities | Each week, civic program instructors are a catalyst for engaging middle and high school students from across the country in experiential programs in Washington, D.C. (with opportunities to travel to New York City, Florida, and other historical sites as well). Throughout each day, they hop on and off buses, guiding students through all program lessons and site visits in the Washington, D.C., area and other program locations. They lead an assigned “workshop” of 25 diverse students over the course of the week as they have issue-centered discussions and deliberations; visit historical sites, monuments, memorials, museums, and government institutions; and attend meetings with policy experts and elected officials with the goal of empowering skills for active citizenship. Instructors are responsible for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students can explore differing perspectives and engage in respectful discourse.

Benefits

• The initial contract period is January 24-June 30, 2025. At the conclusion of the initial contract period, there may be an opportunity to join the Foundation in a full-time/full-year role.
• Compensation includes:
  • An annualized salary of $41,592.
  • All meals while working on student programs.
  • Mass transit subsidy or free garage parking.
  • Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50 per month).
  • Paid sick days.
  • Medical and dental insurance with low-cost premiums, vision coverage, and no-cost life/AD&D insurance.
• Civic program instructors receive 120 hours of paid training in our curriculum, methodology, and programming, followed by ongoing professional development.
• Instructors are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Instructors have the opportunity to earn a free graduate credit upon completion of the contract with an accompanying research paper.

Minimum Qualifications | Candidates must meet all criteria for this role.

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in political science, history, education, social science, or a related field).
• Proven public speaking skills, showcased through a brief teaching sample during the interview.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and connect with diverse groups of students.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to dynamic program requirements.
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer.
• Passage of a post-offer criminal background check according to federal regulations for working with students.

Scheduled Hours | The civic program instructor schedule does not follow traditional working hours. Each week mirrors the student program schedule to which an instructor is assigned, generally a 50-hour week.

• Program schedules typically run from 8am through 10pm, and programs usually start in the late afternoon on Sunday and conclude on Thursday night.
• Most programs are based in Washington, D.C., but there are opportunities to travel to Florida and to historical cities including New York, Philadelphia, and Williamsburg.

If you are excited about the prospect of empowering youth in civic engagement, we welcome you to apply and explore how you can join an amazing network of civic program instructors who have led more than one million students through the once-in-a-lifetime Close Up experience over 50+ years.

To apply, please email your resume and a brief statement of interest to jobs@closeup.org.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands
Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time. Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and leading activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound. Visual acuity: Performing an activity such as preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, or reading. Environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside, potentially in extreme heat or cold, at times at a high noise level.

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Close Up Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Overview | Close Up’s mission is to inform, inspire, and empower young people to exercise the rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. As a nonprofit, nonpartisan leader in civic education since 1971, we believe that a strong democracy requires active and informed participation by all citizens. Therefore, we seek to reach participants of every race, creed, geographical community, socioeconomic level, and academic standing.

Job Summary | We are looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial, self-driven individual who enjoys working with people and has a passion for empowering the next generation of informed and engaged citizens. The main responsibilities of the speaker engagement coordinator are to maintain a robust network of volunteer speakers who address students during Close Up programs and to develop strategic partnerships with organizations that support Close Up’s mission and work. Additionally, this person provides research and administrative support to the External Affairs team. The person in this position will report to the director of strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and book weekly speaking engagements for all Close Up programs.
• Maintain a database of volunteer speakers and keep it up to date on Close Up happenings as needed.
• Attend program events to provide on-the-ground or virtual support.
• Research potential partners for the External Affairs team.
• Assist in partnership management as needed.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• At least two years of experience working in project management, marketing, and/or communications (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Availability for evening and weekend programming as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• An ability to build and develop relationships and work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and professional skills, including verbal, written, organization, project management, and time management skills.
• A willingness to take initiative, exercise adaptability, pay attention to details, and use sound judgment to work towards solutions and innovation.

To apply, please upload a brief statement or cover letter describing why this position is the right fit for your skills and experience.

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Close Up Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Overview │ Close Up is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, civic education organization that aims to inform, inspire, and empower young people to become active participants in our democracy. We believe a strong democracy requires engagement by all citizens. Therefore, we seek to reach youth from all communities and all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, socioeconomic level, or academic standing. Since 1971, we have partnered with schools nationwide to serve more than one million students and educators through experiential programs in our nation’s capital and in local communities, professional development for educators, and curriculum and resource design.

Position Overview | The night monitor is responsible for assisting the senior night monitor in maintaining the safety and decorum of student participants, who are staying at designated Close Up hotels. Scheduled work hours are between 10:00pm and 6:00am unless otherwise stated.

Essential Duties

• Arrive promptly at the hotel for each shift with the correct uniform and ID badge.
• Assist the senior night monitor and program staff in maintaining decorum by patrolling and monitoring student lounges, hallways, the lobby, stairwells, and hotel environs as required.
• Perform nightly student room checks.
• Monitor student adherence to Close Up rules and policies.
• Report any problems, concerns, and/or emergencies immediately to the senior night monitor.
• Submit an accurate timesheet online biweekly.
• This position may include other duties as assigned by the manager of program services.

Qualifications | The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with local law/regulations.
• At least 18 years of age.
• This position is part-time, part-year (seasonal). The current contract period is from February 2025 to June 2025. The hourly rate is $15 and is non-exempt from OT.

If you are excited about the prospect of becoming part of Close Up, we welcome you to apply.

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Close Up Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Overview │ Close Up is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, civic education organization that aims to inform, inspire, and empower young people to become active participants in our democracy. We believe a strong democracy requires engagement by all citizens. Therefore, we seek to reach youth from all communities and all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, socioeconomic level, or academic standing. Since 1971, we have partnered with schools nationwide to serve more than one million students and educators through experiential programs in our nation’s capital and in local communities, professional development for educators, and curriculum and resource design.

Position Overview | The registrar is responsible for registering Close Up student and teacher participants, providing excellent customer service, assigning hotel room numbers, computer data entry, printing reports, and communicating efficiently and effectively with Close Up program leaders. Scheduled work hours vary, but they are generally on weekends and usually last the entire day. 

Essential Duties

• Travel to and arrive promptly at the hotel for each shift with the correct uniform and ID badge.
• Greet Close Up student and teacher participants in a friendly manner.
• Distribute participant nametags, schedules, and Close Up memorabilia.
• Work together with the concierge staff to ensure all participants feel welcome by demonstrating excellent customer service skills.
• Coordinate with the hotel front desk and distribute room keys to participants in an orderly fashion.
• Input information into Close Up’s database system to be printed and distributed to the Close Up program staff, night monitors, and hotel front desk employees.
• Communicate any problems or concerns to the Close Up program staff at the hotel.
• Submit an accurate timesheet each week.

Qualifications | The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with local law/regulations.
• At least 18 years of age.
• This position is part-time, part-year (seasonal). The current contract period is from February 2025 to June 2025. The hourly rate is $15 and is non-exempt from OT.

If you are excited about the prospect of becoming a part of Close Up, we welcome you to apply.

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Company Overview | Close Up’s mission is to inform, inspire, and empower young people to exercise the rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. As a nonprofit, nonpartisan leader in civic education since 1971, we believe a strong democracy requires active and informed participation by all citizens. Therefore, we seek to reach participants of every race, creed, geographical community, socioeconomic level, and academic standing. We serve approximately 25,000 participants annually through our placed-based programming, teacher professional development, and classroom curriculum.

We believe: 

• Democracy requires members who reflect on their own values and interests as well as the values and interests of others, communicate their ideas, and take active steps to advance their political goals.
• Engaging young people in public policy discussion and deliberation of current controversial issues will give them the skills and desire for lifelong participation in the democratic process.
• By remaining nonpartisan and exposing young people to a variety of perspectives, we encourage them to consider a range of ideas and form their own opinions.
• Encountering and engaging with those who may have different backgrounds provides young people with a more nuanced understanding of how policy decisions affect all within a community.

Position Overview | The program leader is passionate about working with diverse students in grades 6-12 in residential, week-long academic programs. As manager of the program, the program leader ensures the safety of participants, maintains academic integrity, manages program staff, and works cross functionally within the organization and with external vendors to provide excellent customer service and respond to emergent problems. As part of the program leader team, this person helps recruit, hire, train, supervise, and develop a staff of program instructors. Program leaders utilize their expertise of curriculum and the program itself to contribute to the overall design and execution. When not on program, program leaders assist on projects that facilitate program implementation and further Foundation goals.

Primary Responsibilities | Program life moves very quickly. The program leader should expect to face a variety of complex situations simultaneously and must prioritize them based on importance and urgency.

• Serve as the administrator of record for assigned Close Up programs, be present on these programs, and be on call 24/7 during the program.
• Ensure program staff and participants follow Close Up policies.
• Provide logistical and academic leadership for a staff of about ten, including giving feedback and evaluations.
• Work with internal staff to produce the best possible program outcomes.
• Provide customer service to our partners, students,teachers, and parents.
• Maintain and improve external vendor relations in collaboration with other departments.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise program staff in conjunction with other program leaders.
• Complete other program-related tasks as assigned/necessary.
• Seek to innovate and improve program for participants and staff.

 Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college/university (preferably in political science, history, education, social science, or a related field)
• At least one year of experience delivering and/or managing educational programs
• At least one year of supervisory experience, coaching and managing a team
• Willingness to travel overnight for program responsibilities
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer
• Willingness to submit to a post-offer criminal background check according to federal regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a school, camp, or other educational setting
• Interest in current public policy issues, history, politics, government, and experiential education
• Familiarity with Washington, D.C.
• A strategic thinker who can prioritize multiple tasks at once and use sound judgment in decision-making
• Ability to prepare for and react to challenging situations with program participants and staff
• Excellent communication skills, including speaking and presentation skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to be calm under pressure, to manage stress, and to balance the needs of others

Schedule | Program leaders are typically assigned to about 25 programs per year, concentrated between October and June. While assigned to a program, the program leader’s schedule is not your standard 9-5 workweek. It mirrors the program schedule to which a program leader is assigned, generally a 50-60-hour week. Program schedules typically run from 8am through 11pm most days, and programs usually start afternoon on Sundays and run through Thursday night.

Training | The program leader will have an extended training period during which they will be trained in and execute the roles that they would eventually aid in the management of, including program instructor and program assistant.

Compensation and Benefits | The starting salary range is $48,000 to $52,000 per year. In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, Close Up provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes two robust medical insurance plans, dental insurance (more than 90 percent of premiums are company-paid), and vision coverage. Close Up pays 100 percent of the premiums for life/AD&D insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance, and offers flexible spending and dependent care accounts, a 403(b) retirement savings program, paid vacation/sick days/holidays, paid parental leave, a Metro subsidy or free garage parking, free gym access, and a positive work environment.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands | Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time; Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another; Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly; Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound; Visual acuity: Performing an activity such as preparing and analyzing data; viewing a computer terminal; reading; Environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside, potentially in extreme heat or cold, at times at a high noise level.

To apply, please upload a brief statement or cover letter describing why this position is the right fit for your skills and experience.

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Close Up Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Overview │ Close Up is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, civic education organization that aims to inform, inspire, and empower young people to become active participants in our democracy. We believe a strong democracy requires engagement by all citizens. Therefore, we seek to reach youth from all communities and all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, socioeconomic level, or academic standing. Since 1971, we have partnered with schools nationwide to serve more than one million students and educators through experiential programs in our nation’s capital and in local communities, professional development for educators, and curriculum and resource design.

Position Overview | The teacher program specialist (TPS) delivers professional development electives for middle school and high school teachers traveling to Washington, D.C., with their students. The TPS leads visits to historic sites, museums, and national parks while also serving in various nonacademic, customer service roles throughout the week to provide an excellent experience for Close Up’s adult participants. Occasionally, the TPS delivers professional development sessions in a classroom setting and is tasked with creating content to support an array of Close Up’s educational projects.

A successful TPS conducts historical interpretation and leads discussion groups, is an engaging storyteller, and works well with diverse communities of adults. They are passionate about U.S. history,

government, and politics and have an in-depth knowledge of the greater Washington area.

This full-time position has a non-traditional work schedule, with evening and weekend hours required. Out-of-town day-trips to Williamsburg, Philadelphia, New York, and/or other locations may take place on a weekly basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet teachers and students upon their arrival in Washington, assist with hotel registration and check-in, answer logistical and programmatic questions, and advise school groups how best to spend free time in Washington.
• Conduct a teacher orientation and serve as the primary point of contact for teachers and adult participants throughout their program week. 
• Act as a liaison between teachers and staff implementing Close Up’s student program.
• Conduct professional development for teachers by delivering presentations and facilitating discussions at various sites in and around Washington and relating them to Close Up’s overall civic mission.
• In collaboration with staff, create new site-based electives for teacher program.
• Provide teachers and students with program-related customer service support as needed.
• Conduct administrative duties related to program implementation and provide office support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least one year of experience with traditional and/or nontraditional teaching.
• At least one year of experience delivering face-to-face customer service.
• Knowledge of social networking and Microsoft Office applications.
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints as part of a close-knit team.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service to both students and adults on program.
• Superior organizational and communication skills.
• A friendly, collegial demeanor when interacting with colleagues, participants, and vendors.
• Demonstrated passion for history, civics, and government.
• Must be in good physical shape and feel comfortable walking long distances, climbing stairs, walking backwards, standing and talking on moving buses, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. While performing this job, the TPS is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

Compensation and Benefits │ Close Up provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes two robust medical insurance plans, dental insurance (more than 90 percent of premiums are company- paid), and vision coverage. Close Up pays 100 percent of the premiums for life/AD&D insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance, and offers flexible spending and dependent care accounts, a 403(b) retirement savings program, paid vacation/sick days/holidays, paid parental leave, a Metro subsidy or free garage parking, free gym access, and a positive work environment.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume describing why this position is the right fit for your skills and experience.

No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Close Up Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.