Now Hiring: Coalitions Associate

Are you passionate about the American founding, the Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence? Are you interested in ensuring the rising generation learns about America’s history, core documents, and shared values? If so, this opportunity may be for you.

About the Jack Miller Center

The Jack Miller Center (JMC) is a Philadelphia-based educational nonprofit committed to advancing civic education grounded in America’s founding principles and history. We believe such an education affirms the dignity of all people as the basis for human equality, liberty, and self-government and is the linchpin for citizenship and civic life in America.

To achieve this, our nation’s educators must be well versed in the core texts, ideas, and history we hold in common as Americans. By building a vast network of dedicated scholars, we can transform civics at all levels. And by drawing on the best traditions of liberal education, we can equip educators and students with the basis to navigate the many challenges facing modern education.

Our project began in 2004 when Chicago philanthropist Jack Miller convened 50 leading professors and higher education experts to discuss the dire state of civics in America’s universities and what could be done about it. Since then, we have grown into a nationwide coalition of scholars, K-12 teachers, philanthropists, and civic leaders who are passionate about advancing civic education in America.

Our work centers on four priorities:

• University Faculty Pipeline: Grow and empower a national network of scholars and academic leaders dedicated to education in America’s founding principles and history.
• K-12 Teacher Education: Create nationwide access to innovative content-based training and graduate education for K-12 civics and history teachers, led by experienced scholars.
• Community College Educators: Build advanced professional development programs for community college faculty, focused on course design and the use of primary sources.
• A Nationwide Movement for Civic Literacy: Engage leaders, educators, and funders in growing the movement through the National Summit on Civic Education, partnerships with civics organizations, the Civics Magazine, the JMC National Civics Council, and more.

Position overview

The Coalitions Associate will support the planning, organizing, and execution of the Jack Miller Center’s National Summit on Civic Education. JMC held its fourth National Summit in May 2026 and it has quickly become a central element in our movement-building efforts, encompassing hundreds of civics organizations, thought leaders, and funders. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with the coalitions and events teams to carry out a major annual event that serves to catalyze civic education efforts across the country.

Work Location: The Jack Miller Center’s office in Bala Cynwyd, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. This is not a remote position.

Salary: $50,000 – $60,000

Reports to: Executive Director of Civics Initiatives 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist the Executive Director of Civics Initiatives and Coalitions Officer to plan, coordinate, and execute all aspects of the National Summit on Civic Education.
2. Coordinate digital and print material needs for the event, working with the coalitions and communications teams, such as the website, signage, programs, and other event materials.
3. Support Summit-related communications, including invitations, event reminders and updates, and responding to attendee questions. 
4. Manage the Summit registration site, including coordination with appropriate staff on written descriptions, design elements, and sponsorship language.
5. Manage invitation and registration lists across audiences (attendees, speakers, sponsors, staff, etc.).
6. Work with the development team to track sponsorships and ensure commitments to sponsors are met, such as public acknowledgements, VIP seating, and special gifts.
7. Work closely with the meetings & events team during the event to ensure a seamless execution.
8. Occasionally attend virtual or in-person convenings related to the broader civics movement.

Skills and Requirements

1. Affinity for the Jack Miller Center mission and ability to articulate the mission in conversation. Related background desired.
2. Organizational skills to manage multiple objectives, tasks, and timelines simultaneously.
3. Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5. Technical skills to manage and adapt to unfamiliar web-based applications. InDesign, WordPress, and/or Swoogo experience a plus.
6. Experience with in-person events a plus.
7. Ability to travel occasionally throughout the year.

Benefits

In addition to a motivated and collegial team, the Jack Miller Center offers an excellent benefits package including group medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, generous paid time off and paid holidays, and monthly smart phone reimbursement.

How to apply

Please submit the following in one PDF to careers@gojmc.org. Include your name in the file name and “Coalitions Associate” in the subject of your email.

Résumé

A cover letter detailing your experience and interest in JMC’s mission

Three professional references

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.