Careers

Center Forward is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to fill a hybrid role that supports the responsibilities of a Program Manager and the Outreach and Engagement Manager. 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 and Outreach Coordinator in the organization is to support the Program Manager and the Outreach and Engagement Manager by developing, strengthening, and maintaining strong relationships with Center Forward stakeholders both 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 and Outreach Coordinator 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., the annual Domestic Issues Conference, and the annual International Issues Conference
• Developing, strengthening, and maintaining strong relationships with Center Forward stakeholders, including Members of Congress, congressional staff, business leaders, and advocacy groups
• 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
• Researching venues, locations, and speakers for conferences, managing attendee lists, event logistics, and venue contracts and guestlists
• Writing memos, sending invitations, booking venues, summarizing events, and managing follow-up communications for DC-based programming
• Tracking issues for and regularly engaging with key stakeholders through various mediums to connect them to Center Forward’s work and mission
• 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 speak professionally about the organization’s history, current work, and partnership opportunities
  Perform various other duties as assigned based on the needs of the organization

Are you someone who:

• Is a passionate and creative problem solver?
• Is a collaborator and team player?
• Is an excellent communicator – written and verbal?
• Is detail-oriented while remaining flexible?
• Is excited by a fast-paced work environment?
• Is able to persevere through difficult situations with composure and humor?
• Is eager to learn and grow?

If so, we want to talk to you about Center Forward’s Program and Outreach Coordinator role. Additional qualifications include:

• 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

To apply, please submit a resume and 1-page cover letter as one document in PDF format. Applicants can submit application materials to jobs@center-forward.org with the subject line “Program and Outreach Coordinator.”

Compensation and Benefits:
Center Forward is an organization that believes work and life should be in balance. We offer transparency about pay ranges and competitive benefits.

The salary range for the Program and Outreach Coordinator position (salaried, exempt) is $60,000 – $70,000 USD.

Benefits at Center Forward include:

• Generous contribution (80% of monthly premium) to a co-pay healthcare and (100% of monthly premium) to a co-pay dental and vision plan.
• Matching retirement/IRA contribution equal to 100% of the employee salary deferral contributions up to the first 5%
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules 
• Unlimited PTO and liberal leave schedules
• Performance-based bonuses
• Student loan repayment
• Transit benefits
• And other benefits, further details provided upon request

Organization Summary:

Center Forward brings together members of Congress, not-for-profits, academic experts, trade associations, corporations, and unions to find common ground. Our mission: to give centrist allies the information they need to craft common sense solutions, and provide those allies the support they need to turn those ideas into results.

In order to meet our challenges we need to put aside the partisan bickering that has gridlocked Washington and come together to find common-sense solutions.

For more information, please visit www.center-forward.org.

Center Forward is an equal-opportunity employer. Our jobs are open to all applications regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.