About the Hertog Foundation

The Hertog Foundation offers several highly competitive and selective educational programs for outstanding individuals who seek to influence the intellectual, civic, and political life of the United States. We offer programs in several areas: Humanities, Political Studies, Constitutional Studies, and War & Security Studies.

About the Role
The Hertog Foundation is seeking a Program Manager to help the Foundation manage its current ventures and expand its work in educating young leaders in the areas of American politics, constitutional law, and public policy.

The Foundation offers an intellectually stimulating environment in which to work, with the opportunity to meet a cohort of talented young people and to learn from prominent men and women in public life.

The Program Manager will be based in our Washington, DC office and will work across Hertog’s summer residential programs.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Logistical Coordination – Oversee the daily management and functioning of the Foundation’s six-week Political Studies Program and two-week Constitutional Studies Program.
    • With Hertog leadership, plan and execute Hertog fellowship programs and courses, to include arranging facilities rental and food service, preparing course materials, and serving as a liaison to fellows and faculty.
    • Coordinate travel, lodging, and special needs of program instructors and guest speakers.
    • Help supervise temporary staff, providing management expectations and guidance.
    • Ensure smooth operation of Hertog DC office and provide general administrative support to the Executive Director.
    • Build relationships with fellows and provide intellectual and practical mentorship.
  • Data Management – Maintain databases related to Foundation programming and recruitment.
    • Maintain files and databases pertaining to fellows, alumni, nominators, and other recruitment contacts.
    • Maintain budgets for Foundation programs and general overhead expenditures, and coordinate with NYC office on financial reporting.
    • Maintain the Foundation alumni directory and assist with alumni relations.
  • Recruitment & Promotions – Work closely with Hertog leadership on application recruitment and promotions strategies.
    • Assist with daily maintenance of website and social media.
    • Track nominations and applications, and assist in developing a review of each program year measured against goals and strategies.

Requirements

  • 0+ years of experience
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to logistical details
  • Ability to coordinate, administer, and execute several programs, in different stages of development, simultaneously
  • Willingness to work irregular hours as program/course offerings require
  • Familiarity with and commitment to the educational goals of the Hertog Foundation
  • Familiarity with WordPress and AirTable a plus
  • Ability and willingness to travel occasionally for recruitment purposes (approximate travel: 5%)
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Compensation and Benefits

The target annual salary range for this role is $60,000 to $70,000, depending on skills and experience. The Hertog Foundation offers a range of health plans (including an HSA) and a 401(k) with matching.

To Apply

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

  • Cover letter explaining your interest in the Hertog Foundation’s mission and this particular role, as well as salary requirements
  • Résumé

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link:

https://talentmarket.org/candidates/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Claire Kittle Dixon, President of 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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