Reports to: Director of International Communications

Location: Arlington, VA with at least 4 days in office.

Supervisees: None

Travel: Yes, up to 10%

Position Summary:

Are you looking to make a difference in the world by helping to save and improve lives? Are you energized by working at the intersection of US national security, private philanthropy, and global impact?

Spirit of America’s (SOA) International Communications team seeks an exceptional, motivated Associate Program Manager to help build, manage, and drive the success of this new program. The role will work directly with the Director of International Communications and Senior Program Manager to coordinate our team’s project planning, help scope and vet international communications partners, track projects from inception through completion, manage critical tasks related to program execution and vendor payments, and support with the design and production of collateral material highlighting our impact.

This position requires an ability to manage communications projects, budgets, information, produce reports, and collateral, and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders. Experience working with, or for, private-sector communications agencies and US government partners preferred. We seek a highly motivated self-starter with a combination of strong editing skills, superb project management skills, creative thinking, and cross-cultural savvy.

Responsibilities:

• Lead key project management tasks and tracking to ensure international communications team projects effectively meet benchmarks for success
• Help research, identify, and vet international communications partners
• Manage project budgets, international communications partner contracting, and accounting of program resources, consistent with SOA’s internal controls
• Directly support, advise, and work alongside colleagues to ensure success of international communications projects
• Draft, synthesize, and design reports and slide deck presentations highlighting impact of international communications projects
• Coordinate communication with a network of strategic communications partners, like-minded NGOs, and US government contacts

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, management, or related field is preferred, but non-degreed candidates with exceptional experience will be considered
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in managing communications-related programs
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and attention to detail
• Experience with project management software and platforms
• Experience in managing budgets and contracts
• Experience in working with US government partners and private-sector agencies on communications programs is preferred
• Superb cross-cultural skills, networking ability, and ability to engage professionally with a range of Spirit of America’s partners
• Experience in producing visually compelling reports and collateral on PowerPoint
• Genuine interest in US national security, international relations, geopolitical challenges and US history
• 10% international travel may be required

Compensation:

Salary ranges from $70,000 to $82,000 based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 403(b) contribution match to 4%.

Spirit of America:

Spirit of America is a nonprofit founded in 2003 to engage citizens in preserving the promise of a free and better life. For over two decades, Spirit of America has united the American people with our troops and diplomats in common cause: to defend freedom, strengthen the frontlines of democracy, and secure a free and better life for those who seek it. We work with US troops and diplomats to identify places where America’s help is needed most. Then we deliver assistance with flexibility and speed through our troops and a network of local partners around the world.

We are recognized by Congress and have an agreement with the Department of Defense that allows US troops to collaborate with us to build goodwill and deliver assistance at scale. We fill the gaps between what government can do and what is needed.

Our work saves and improves lives, prevents conflict, and strengthens America’s security. In the world’s toughest places, people experience the best of who Americans are and what we stand for.

Spirit of America is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all people involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.