Programs Associate - The Buckley Institute - New Haven, CTTalent Market

About the Buckley InstituteThe mission of the Buckley Institute is to promote intellectual diversity and freedom of speech at Yale University. We aim to foster robust and open debate, provide a home for enlightened conservative thought, and expose students to often-unvoiced views. We believe that genuine intellectual diversity is essential for advancing critical inquiry and seek to challenge ideological complacency wherever it exists.About the OpeningThe Buckley Institute seeks an experienced self-starter passionate about the mission of the organization to serve as Programs Associate. The Programs Associate will work closely with (and report to) the Director of Programs to plan, execute, and refine the Buckley Institute’s varied and quality programs. Buckley is growing quickly as the campus culture at Yale begins to respond; this position allows a candidate to diversify their experience with programs and events on the leading edge of the free speech movement. The position is full-time in our New Haven, CT office.ResponsibilitiesAssist Director of Programs in researching, developing, and executing programs, including but not limited to lectures, debates, seminars, conferences, and fellowships that advance the mission of the organizationOrganize and help facilitate recruitment, social, and community building events for the Institute’s growing body of 800+ student fellows, in coordination with the student boardManage event logistics, including (but not limited to) speaker travel and lodging, catering and restaurant arrangements, event space setup, A/V booking, and registration for large eventsServe as a point of contact for participants, speakers, and vendors as necessaryAttend all organization events, take pictures, and, for certain events, take notes; events take place on average once or twice per week during the semester, typically eveningsInteract with student attendees and the student board to familiarize with campus opportunities and promising future leadersWork with the Communications team to promote the organization’s events and initiatives and increase engagement through outreach to students, alumni, faculty, organizations, and departmentsMaintain programming-related files, databases, and email listsHelp administer essay contests and Yale Faculty PrizeImplement and track program processes, assessments, and metricsStay apprised of ongoing and emergent discourse, events, and research in Buckley’s issue areasOccasionally meet with Yale faculty and attend Yale events to learn about campus cultureWork closely with the Communications team to coordinate on related Programs effortsOther duties and miscellaneous projects as requestedThe projected salary range for this role is $55,000 to $65,000 in addition to competitive benefits including a matching SIMPLE IRA plan, PTO, and health, dental, and vision insurance. Salary is contingent upon the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate. This is a chance to join our team at an exciting time for our growing organization.Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment.Qualifications2+ years of professional work experience; related experience strongly preferred, internships may be considered as experienceOutstanding interpersonal and relationship building skillsStrong written and oral communication skillsExcellent organization skills and attention to detailDemonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines, multi-task, and follow throughStrong work ethic, positive attitude, outgoing, sound judgment, and high degree of professionalismResponsible, honest, and dependableKnowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; CRM experience is a plusAbility to travel out-of-state occasionally (approximately 5%) to assist with programs such as the Institute’s Washington, D.C. Fellowship and Leadership retreatsEnthusiastic philosophical alignment with and passion for the mission of the Buckley InstituteA bachelor’s degreeTo ApplyQualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:ResumeCover letter including:An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to Buckley’s mission and how you came to those beliefsSalary requirementsApplications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.Questions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: Bailey@talentmarket.org.There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.Talent Market, the liberty movement's talent agency, is a nonprofit that connects liberty-minded professionals with free-market nonprofit jobs at no cost to candidates or organizations. We work with 501(c)(3) organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation. Visit Talent Market to explore open roles, join our talent network, or work with us on your next hire.