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Close Up Foundation’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 non-profit/non-partisan leader in civic education since 1971, we believe that a strong democracy requires active and informed participation by all citizens.

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and working with many different vendors that Close Up works with. These vendors include but are not limited to our bus companies, Metro, Union Station parking and more. The Logistics Coordinator must be extremely organized and work closely with the Director of Program Services to ensure many different aspects of Close Up’s programs run efficiently and within budget.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling and booking buses for all student programming;
• Maintain and update bus bookings based on schedule changes;
• Order and distribute SmarTrip cards as needed;
• Pay and track invoices;
• Maintain relationship with internal and external clients/vendors;
• Maintain excellent communication with Curriculum, Transportation, Sales and Custom Program Teams as it relates to bus needs;
• Serve as weekend Manager on Duty at least once per month;
• Work and respond to calls/emails outside of normal business hours; and
• Backup other department tasks during peak times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Professional hospitality experience preferred;
• Knowledge of the Washington, D.C. area;
• Willingness to use personal car for onsite inspections (with reimbursement);
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Ability to learn web-based programs;
• Willingness to work some evening and weekend hours and ability to work in office and on-site;
• Proven attention to detail;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously to meet strict deadlines; and
• A record of success working across departments and as part of a team.

Include a cover letter AND résumé for consideration.

Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer and will be subject to a criminal background check.

Apply here.

Close Up Foundation’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 non-profit/non-partisan leader in civic education since 1971, we believe that a strong democracy requires active and informed participation by all citizens.

The Outreach Coordinator will join the New Products team and work with multiple departments to help sell, market, and coordinate Professional Development, Classroom Resources, and DC based programs at Close Up. This is a multi-faceted position that requires great sales, packaging, and networking skills, as well as a strong interest in education and knowledge of school systems.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and develop new relationships with school districts across the country.
• Prospect and identify new schools and organizations through a variety of generation activities; including cold calls, list building, meetings etc.
• Differentiate Close Up’s classroom resources and Professional Development opportunities from competing organizations.
• Help with product development, marketing initiatives, and management of current partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Exceptional relationship building skills both internally and externally
• High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to travel for meetings, trainings, and conferences

Benefits
Health and Dental Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Vacation & Sick Leave, Short/Long-term and Life/AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, On-site Gym, Free Parking, Metro Subsidy, Metro Accessible Location (Braddock Road), Casual Attire, Great Colleagues.

Include a cover letter AND résumé for consideration.

Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer and will be subject to a criminal background check.

Apply here.

Close Up Foundation’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 non-profit/non-partisan leader in civic education since 1971, we believe that a strong democracy requires active and informed participation by all citizens.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and develop new relationships with potential donors and partners across the country to achieve team quota.
• Prospect and identify prospective donors and partners through lead generation activities; including research, cold calls, list building, meetings etc.
• Position opportunities that extend the reach of Close Up’s mission to engage partner-specific experiences and stewardship.
• Effectively manage regular communication, including writing/editing stewardship materials and development-related marketing materials.
• Work closely with the Chief Development Officer to meet fundraising goals and develop partnerships that support Close Up’s mission and priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least four (4) years successful experience in fundraising, sales, project management, K-12 education, marketing communication, external outreach, or other relevant area
• Authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer

Preferred Qualifications

• Superior skill with written communications
• Demonstrated abilities in strategic thinking and creative problem solving
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, professionalism, and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to travel locally and to work evenings and weekends on occasion

Submit résumé, business and/or academic writing sample, and letter of interest to Mia Charity, Chief Development Officer, at resumes@closeup.org. Selected candidate will be subject to a criminal background check.