About Us

Founded in 1947, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization dedicated to the simple but powerful belief that hard work, honesty and determination can conquer all obstacles. The Association honors the achievements of outstanding leaders who have accomplished remarkable successes in spite of adversity by bestowing upon them the Horatio Alger Award and inducting them as lifetime Members. 

Horatio Alger Members support promising young people with the resources and confidence needed to overcome adversity in pursuit of their version of the American Dream through higher education. Through the generosity of its Members and friends, the Association annually awards $18 million in need-based scholarships to more than 1,800 students across the United States and Canada. The Association also provides services to enable its Scholars to succeed personally, academically and professionally. Since 1984, the Association has awarded more than $245 million in undergraduate, graduate, military veteran and career and technical education scholarships to more than 35,000 deserving students. 

For more information, please visit www.horatioalger.org.

Job Overview

Reporting directly to the Associate Executive Director and working closely with the Senior Manager of Membership Programs, the Membership & Development Coordinator supports the planning and implementation of the membership and development activities of the Horatio Alger Association. This is a full-time onsite position requiring a six-month probationary and review period. Growth opportunities are available.

This position includes the possibility of travel to various events and meetings, with a maximum of approximately 15 days per year spent traveling. While travel outside of the D.C. region is not required, it is encouraged. Occasionally during these trips, there may be a need to work outside of regular hours due to the nature of the event. 

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