Advanced School of Politics Program Coordinator

Job Title: Program Coordinator

Department: Programs

Division: Advanced School of Politics

Reports to: Director of the Advanced School of Politics

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: On-site, 1101 N. Highland St., Arlington, VA 22201

About the Leadership Institute

The Leadership Institute (LI) provides comprehensive political education programs to teach conservatives how to win elections for public office, create and grow conservative non-profit organizations, and build a successful career in the public service sector, including government and news-gathering organizations.

Position Overview

The Leadership Institute is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and mission-driven Program Coordinator to support the Advanced School of Politics, a premier division responsible for organizing high-level political training programs at LI’s headquarters. This division serves conservative candidates, campaign managers, communications directors, nonprofit executives, development directors, and other influential leaders.

The Program Coordinator plays a key role in executing dynamic, multi-day political education programs while advancing the Institute’s mission to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative leaders.

Position Overview

·      Develop and implement a comprehensive annual marketing strategy to recruit top-tier participants.

·      Collaborate with internal teams to design promotional materials and marketing campaigns.

·      Manage the division’s social media presence, including creating engaging content and building brand awareness and credibility.

·      Design and maintain professional, informative event webpages.

·      Build and sustain relationships with external conservative organizations to drive qualified program referrals.

·      Plan and execute turnkey multi-day in-person and online training programs, ensuring excellence in execution.

·      Recruit and coordinate high-caliber faculty for training events.

·      Partner with LI’s Studios and Events teams to secure venues and manage logistics.

·      Maintain timely communication with participants and faculty before, during, and after events.

·      Support division team members with recruitment and program operations.

·      Support the director in meeting division goals.

Qualifications

·      Strong commitment to conservative principles and governing philosophy.

·      In-depth understanding of political campaigns.

·      Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·      Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

·      Professional demeanor and strong relationship-building skills.

·      Experience in event planning and program coordination.

·      Preferred Skills and Tools:

·      Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Acrobat Pro)

·      Familiarity with Salesforce, HubSpot, Constant Contact

·      Experience with Canva or similar design platforms

·      Knowledge of digital advertising and social platforms: Google Ads, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

·      Website building tools

·      Preferred Experience:

·      Background in political campaign work or conservative grassroots organizing

The Program Coordinator reports to the Director of the Advanced School of Politics and works collaboratively with the division’s team members and Leadership Institute staff.

Salary is $50-60 K.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to Rick Tyler, Director of the Advanced School of Politics - rtyler@leadershipinstitute.org

About the Advanced School of Politics at the Leadership Institute

The Leadership Institute (LI) is globally recognized as the gold standard in developing conservative leaders, providing them with the tools, skills, and knowledge needed to win elections and change public policy. At the core of this mission is the Advanced School of Politics, which offers the most comprehensive and practical political education available for conservative candidates, campaign operatives, and grassroots activists.

Through intensive multi-day courses, the Advanced School of Politics transforms committed conservatives into exceptional leaders prepared to manage and run competitive campaigns for public office at every level of government. Our curriculum addresses every critical aspect necessary for political success, including campaign management, strategic messaging, fundraising, and nonprofit operations.

To ensure the highest level of training, we have assembled top campaign strategists and experts from across the country. Their extensive expertise and real-world insights gained by years of experience prepare conservative candidates and operatives for high-stakes roles such as campaign manager, communications director, political strategist, and finance director.

Each course is meticulously designed to equip conservatives with practical, battle-tested strategies to win elections and advance the conservative movement. The Advanced School of Politics was created to create a majority of principled conservative leaders in government.

The Advanced School of Politics offers six expansive, multi-day courses, each led by experienced professionals in their respective fields:

1. Campaign Leadership College (CLC): This nine-day program with 75 hours of coursework is LI's most ambitious educational endeavor to date, aiming to develop campaign managers capable of steering high-stakes political campaigns.

2. Candidate Development School (CDS): The esteemed CDS is a three-day intensive course designed for current and prospective political candidates. Its goal is to provide a solid foundation for a successful electoral campaign and public service career.

3. Candidate Management School (CMS): Modeled after the CLC but with a more focused and shorter duration, the four-day CMS is tailored for campaign managers dedicated to securing electoral victories.

4. Campaign Finance School (CFS): Over four days, the CFS focuses on equipping participants with the skills needed to obtain significant financial support essential for winning campaigns.

5. Comprehensive Fundraising Training (CFT): Designed for professionals in the nonprofit sector, this four-day course aims to enhance fundraising capabilities for conservative NGOs and nonprofits.

6. Conservative Organization Entrepreneur (COE): This four-day course instructs participants on the legal intricacies of establishing an organization, devising a financial plan, fundraising for startup operations, and strategizing for long-term organizational sustainability.

Located in Arlington, Virginia, the Advanced School of Politics is easily accessible via Metro. Parking is also available.