Educational Outreach Coordinator

Close Up Foundation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement savings

Paid vacation/sick days/holidays

Paid parental leave

Metro subsidy or free garage parking

Gym access

Job summary

Close Up Foundation in Arlington, VA seeks an Educational Outreach Coordinator to manage and grow relationships with educators, schools, and community leaders to drive participation in Washington, DC student programs.

You will work with assigned accounts, support recruitment efforts, and explore new pathways to deliver civic education offerings, including teacher professional development and customized programs. Travel required; training provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or six years of experience in sales, education or non-profit work.
• Exceptional relationship building skills both internally and externally.
• Willingness to travel for meetings, trainings, and conferences.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and grow a portfolio of existing school and district partners.
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure you are able to regularly follow up and are responsive to our customers’ needs.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with educators, administrators, and community leaders within the territories of your accounts.
• Identify and pursue new recruitment opportunities and partnerships in your region(s).
• Promote Close Up's suite of civic education programs to increase student and teacher participation.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment and high-quality program delivery.
• Achieve and exceed assigned goals and performance benchmarks.
• Represent Close Up at conferences, school visits, and regional events.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Ownership / accountability

Travel willingness

Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Company Overview

Close Up is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, civic education organization that aims to inform, inspire, and empower young people to become active participants in our democracy. We believe a strong democracy requires engagement by all citizens. Therefore, we seek to reach youth from all communities and all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, socioeconomic level, or academic standing. Since 1971, we have partnered with schools nationwide to serve more than one million students and educators through experiential programs in our nation’s capital and in local communities, professional development for educators, and curriculum and resource design.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven Educational Outreach Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and growing relationships with educators, schools, and community leaders to drive participation in Close Up's Washington, D.C. student programs.

You will work with assigned accounts, supporting existing partners, identifying new opportunities, and expanding Close Up's presence across the K-12 education space, including public school districts, charter schools, private schools, and education associations. In addition to managing these accounts and assisting with recruitment efforts, you will help uncover new pathways to deliver Close Up's civic education offerings, including teacher professional development and customized programs.

This is a fast-paced, mission-driven role where two days are not the same. You will engage with schools via phone, video calls, and in-person visits, while collaborating closely with internal teams to support your accounts and ensure success. Training and ongoing support are provided.

This position is based at Close Up's office in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and grow a portfolio of existing school and district partners.
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure you are able to regularly follow up and are responsive to our customers’ needs.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with educators, administrators, and community leaders within the territories of your accounts.
• Identify and pursue new recruitment opportunities and partnerships in your region(s).
• Promote Close Up's suite of civic education programs to increase student and teacher participation.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment and high-quality program delivery.
• Achieve and exceed assigned goals and performance benchmarks.
• Represent Close Up at conferences, school visits, and regional events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or six years of experience in sales, education or non-profit work.
• Exceptional relationship building skills both internally and externally.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for meetings, trainings, and conferences.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, Close Up provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes two robust medical insurance plans, dental insurance (over 90 percent of premiums are company-paid), and vision coverage. Close Up pays 100 percent of the premiums for life/AD&D insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance, and offers flexible spending and dependent care accounts, a 403(b) retirement savings program, paid vacation/sick days/holidays, paid parental leave, a Metro subsidy or free garage parking, free gym access, and a positive work environment. Base salary plus potential bonus awarded based on performance and foundation goals.

Close Up Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.