About FEE

The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the economic, ethical, and legal principles of a free society.

Since its founding in 1946, FEE has been committed to inspiring and educating individuals on the values of personal freedom, entrepreneurship, and sound economic thinking. Through various high-impact programs, digital content, publications, and events, FEE empowers individuals to understand the economic principles that drive prosperity and foster a society rooted in individual rights and limited government.

For more detailed information, visit FEE’s About page.

About the Role

The North America Programs Manager will lead the design, development, and execution of FEE’s single and multi-day seminar programming in Washington, DC and occasionally in Ottawa — creating world-class, immersive experiences that introduce students, recent graduates, and institutional partners to lens-shifting concepts at the intersection of public policy and economics. This is an opportunity for a driven builder to combine a passion for the foundational concepts in economic freedom with expertise in program management, curriculum design, external affairs, and high-impact event execution — while using AI tools to work faster, smarter, and more precisely across every stage of the process.

This role owns the full product lifecycle of FEE’s seminar experiences — primarily in DC, with some programming in Ottawa — from concept and curriculum development through logistics, partner acquisition and coordination, and on-the-ground execution. The ideal candidate is comfortable using AI-powered tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to accelerate curriculum drafting, streamline communications, and improve program logistics, brings knowledge of economic frameworks from classical economics, Austrian economics, and Public Choice Theory, familiarity with current US public policy issues, a systems-thinking mindset, thrives in fast-moving environments, and understands that the best educational experiences don’t just teach ideas — they awaken and inspire participants, forever changing how they see the world.

The North America Programs Manager will be based out of FEE’s Dupont-Circle office. In-person employment is expected. This position reports to the Director of Student Programs and works closely with FEE’s DC-based Chief Programs and Innovation Officer. The Programs Manager will supervise one direct report.

This role is being offered in conjunction with the Koch Associate Program (KAP). Candidates are required to be accepted into KAP as a condition of employment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the full product lifecycle of FEE’s North-American single and multi-day seminars — from concept and curriculum development through logistics, partner coordination, and on-the-ground execution.
  • Design, execute, and continuously refine the FEE educational experience across all seminar touchpoints, leveraging AI tools to speed up content development, correspondence, and post-event reporting.
  • Communicate effectively and promptly with speakers, attendees, and partners to ensure high satisfaction and successful program completion.
  • Refine program planning processes and identify areas for improvement, including opportunities to apply AI to automate repetitive tasks, generally innovate upon offerings and operations, and surface insights from program data.
  • Work closely with the Chief Programs and Innovation Officer and Student Programs Director on new product ideas and initiatives.
  • Track, analyze, and report relevant program metrics to measure impact and inform product decisions — using AI-assisted analysis to identify trends more quickly.
  • Develop and manage DC and Ottawa-area venue relationships, vendor contracts, and event logistics end-to-end.
  • Develop, monitor, and track related budgeting considerations.
  • Maintain accurate reporting in Salesforce for all of the program opportunities.
  • Ensure high customer satisfaction and identify areas for improvement when constructive feedback is received.

Key Qualifications and Skills

  • 3–5+ years of experience in program management, event production, or educational product development — ideally within a nonprofit, think tank, or mission-driven organization.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) for tasks such as drafting communications, curriculum research, summarizing content, or streamlining logistics, with a genuine enthusiasm for adopting new AI-driven workflows.
  • Comfort experimenting with and quickly learning new AI-powered software as it becomes available, and a track record of using such tools to increase output quality and speed.
  • Proven ability to manage multi-day, in-person programming from concept through execution in a fast-moving environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong customer service skills.
  • Public speaking skills are strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.), customer relationship management (CRM) technology (Salesforce), project management tools (Monday.com), and AI productivity tools is strongly preferred.
  • Experience organizing and juggling multiple priorities while maintaining careful attention to detail.
  • Self-directed and entrepreneurial — takes initiative, identifies problems before they surface, and drives solutions with minimal supervision, including proactively identifying where AI tools can improve a process.
  • A collaborative personality; unafraid of challenge.
  • A commitment to the mission and principles of FEE.
  • Ability to travel approximately 5-10%.

Compensation and Benefits

At FEE, we’re committed to attracting and retaining top-tier talent. We offer a competitive compensation package and a vibrant, mission-driven work environment. Our benefits include:

  • Salary: $65,000-75,000, commensurate with experience.
  • Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus deductible reimbursement on eligible medical expenses. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) also available.
  • Retirement: 401(k) plan with a 50% employer match, up to $4,000 annually.
  • Time Off: Flexible paid time off to support work-life balance.
  • Culture: Join a collaborative, creative, and energetic team dedicated to advancing the freedom philosophy — including exploring how AI can enhance our programs and operations.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

  • Cover letter including:
    • An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to FEE’s mission
    • Salary requirements
  • Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

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 direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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