About the Jack Miller Center

The Jack Miller Center is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing education in America’s founding principles and history. Enjoying a 20-year history of trusted leadership in higher education and a network of 1,400 university scholars, we have grown into a national coalition of educators, thought leaders, and philanthropists working to ignite a renaissance of civic knowledge and purpose in America.

Our Key Initiatives

• The American Political Tradition Project: Building and empowering a network of scholars committed to the teaching and study of the American political tradition.
• The Founding Civics Initiative: Driving innovation in university-based preparation for K-12 civics and history teachers, led by scholars and centered on foundational texts.
• The National Summit on Civic Education: Growing the movement of civics leaders, educators, and funders to advance solutions to the civic education crisis.

Position overview

The Jack Miller Center seeks a highly organized and mission-driven Project Coordinator to support the Vice President and Chief of Staff in board and staff communications, executive event planning, operational and fundraising initiatives, and other key organizational functions.

This position provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure to senior leadership and the inner workings of a growing national organization dedicated to advancing the teaching and study of America’s founding principles and history.

The Project Coordinator will help ensure we’re efficient and effective in our projects, communications, and that board functions move forward efficiently across the organization.

Work Location: The Jack Miller Center headquarters are located in Bala Cynwyd, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia.

Reports to: Vice President and Chief of Staff

Key Responsibilities

Executive and Organizational Support

1. Assist in tracking priorities, deadlines, and progress across organizational initiatives.
2. Coordinate internal and external meetings as needed.
3. Prepare summaries and updates for leadership and ensure follow-ups are completed. 
4. Organize and maintain key documents, briefing materials, and internal resources.

Writing and Communications

1. Draft board newsletters and memos on organizational, program, and fundraising activity.
2. Draft staff memos and updates to both keep staff informed and celebrate wins.
3. Conduct light research for background information and assist in writing projects such as letters, proposals, reports, and articles.

Board Relations

1. Assist in assembling board meeting materials and board books.
2. Assist in scheduling and logistics for board and committee meetings.
3. Track requests and follow-up items from board members.

Executive Events and Meetings

1. Assist in planning board meetings, staff retreats, and organizational gatherings.
2. Support logistics, scheduling, and follow-up for key events.
3. Coordinate with the Meetings and Events team as needed.

Operations Coordination

1. Work with the Director of Operations on select operational initiatives.
2. Help maintain organizational systems and processes that support team collaboration.
3. Track workflow across projects to ensure effective coordination.

Qualifications

1. Strong organizational and project-management skills.
2. Excellent writing and communication ability.
3. Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
4. Professional judgment and discretion.
5. Strong interest in the mission of the Jack Miller Center and the study of America’s founding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

1. 1–3 years professional experience (internships acceptable for strong candidates).
2. Grantwriting, copywriting, or marketing experience.
3. Skill with Microsoft suite, Salesforce, InDesign, or other technological ability.
4. Experience working in educational nonprofit, academic, or policy organizations.

Benefits

In addition to a motivated and collegial team, the Jack Miller Center offers an excellent benefits package including 100 percent employer-paid group medical, vision, dental, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, generous paid time off and paid holidays, monthly smart phone reimbursement, and a 4/1 hybrid environment.

How to apply

Please submit the following in one PDF file with your name in the file title and “Project Coordinator” in the subject line to careers@gojmc.org:

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.