Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Do you want to work at the intersection of US national security, private philanthropy, and global impact? Do you want to be part of a high-performing entrepreneurial team that is making groundbreaking contributions to stability, peace, and freedom?

Spirit of America is the only organization that unites the American people with US troops and diplomats to help them succeed in their missions, strengthen security, and save and improve lives. The International Communications team leads Spirit of America’s efforts to help US partners tell America’s story to international audiences.

Our International Communications team seeks an exceptional, motivated Associate Program Manager to help us build, manage, and drive the success of this new program. The role will work directly with the Director of International Communications and Senior Program Manager to coordinate our team’s project planning, help scope and vet international communications partners, track projects from inception through completion, manage critical tasks related to program execution and vendor payments, and support with the design and production of collateral material highlighting our impact. This position can be based in any state Spirit of America is registered, but with a strong preference to our headquarter in Arlington, VA.

The new role will be a member of Spirit of America’s International Operations team and report to the Director of International Communications. This position requires an ability to manage communications projects, budgets, information, produce reports and collateral, and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders. Experience working with, or for, private-sector communications agencies and US government partners preferred. We seek a highly motivated self-starter with a combination of strong editing skills superb project management skills, creative thinking, and cross-cultural savvy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project management and tracking: Lead key project management tasks and tracking to ensure international communications team projects effectively meet benchmarks for success.
• Scope and vet international communications partners : Help research, identify, and vet international communications partners.
• Manage contracting and budgets: Manage project budgets, international communications partner contracting, and accounting of program resources, consistent with Spirit of America internal controls.
• International communications program support : Directly support, advise, and work alongside international communications team colleagues to ensure success of international communications projects.
• Production of collateral material highlighting our impact : Draft, synthesize, and design reports and slide deck presentations highlighting impact of international communications projects.
• External partner communications management: Coordinate communication with a network of strategic communications partners, like-minded NGOs, and US government contacts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, management, or related field is preferred, but non-degreed candidates with exceptional experiences will be considered.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience managing communications-related programs.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and attention to detail.
• Experience with project management software and platforms.
• Experience managing budgets and contracts.
• Experience working with US government partners and private-sector agencies on communications programs preferred.
• Superb cross-cultural skills, networking ability, and ability to engage professionally with a range of Spirit of America’s partners.
• Experience producing visually compelling reports and collateral on power-point.

• Genuine interest in US National Security, International Relations, Geopolitical challenges and US History

• 10% international travel may be required

Compensation:

Salary ranges from $68,000 to $92,000 based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 403(b) contribution match to 4%.

Spirit of America:

Spirit of America is a nonprofit citizen service organization founded in response to the attacks of 9/11. Our mission is to engage citizens in preserving the promise of a free and better life. We do this by working alongside troops and diplomats to support their safety and success, promoting values shared by Americans and our allies, strengthening relationships with allies, friends, and partners, and demonstrating that the United States is a friend to all who seek a better life.

Spirit of America helps our troops and diplomats build trust and goodwill, prevent conflict, and strengthen America’s security. Our work saves and improves lives. In the world’s toughest places, people experience the best of who Americans are and what we stand for.

Spirit of America is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

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