Program Coordinator

Center Forward is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to support the responsibilities of our Programming team. This role is integral to supporting Center Forward’s growing programming and managing the increasing number of diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be inspired by our mission to provide centrist allies with the information they need to craft common-sense solutions and support those allies in turning those ideas into results.

The primary role of the Program Coordinator in the organization is to support the programming and outreach team by developing, strengthening, and maintaining strong relationships with Center Forward stakeholders on Capitol Hill and in the business and advocacy community, as well as coordinating and executing a robust agenda of dynamic and engaging programming throughout the year. The Program Coordinator will report to the programming lead and will succeed by:

Assisting with planning, coordinating, and executing a robust agenda of programming to achieve organizational goals, including regular events in Washington, D.C., annual Issues Conferences, and the annual International Issues Conference

Developing, strengthening, and maintaining strong relationships with Center Forward stakeholders, including Members of Congress, congressional staff, diplomatic leaders, and advocacy groups

Writing memos, sending invitations, booking venues, summarizing events, and managing follow-up communications for DC-based programming

Researching venues, locations, and speakers for conferences, managing attendee lists, event logistics, and venue contracts and guest lists

Organizing and maintaining detailed files and records of all work to track goals, metrics, and definitions of success

Managing internal CRM logs, including event tracking, attendee management, and updating stakeholder information

Working closely with ally conveners and policy organizations to promote Center Forward’s initiatives and programming

Building broad brand identification and awareness within the business and political communities, both in Washington D.C. and beyond

Representing Center Forward at events and speaking professionally about the organization’s history, current work,and partnership opportunities

Performing various other duties as assigned based on the needs of the organization

Additional Qualifications:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Expertise in GSuite, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Knowledge of government, legislative, and executive processes is helpful, but not required

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range: $60,000 – $70,000 USD (salaried, exempt)

Generous healthcare, dental, and vision coverage

Matching retirement/IRA contribution (100% up to the first 5%)

Hybrid and flexible work schedules, PTO, performance bonuses, student loan repayment, and transit benefits

To apply, please submit a resume and 1-page cover letter as one document in PDF format. Applicants can submit application materials to [email protected] with the subject line “Program Coordinator.”