The Dissident Project is seeking a highly organized, proactive Program Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and logistics for our rapidly growing national program. This role is central to the project’s success and will work directly with the Young Voices Programs team on a daily basis.
This is a logistics-forward role with significant responsibility, autonomy, and clear opportunities for growth and upward mobility as the program expands. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, loves systems and details, and is energized by coordinating complex projects involving people, travel, and storytelling at scale.
The Program Manager will report to the Director of Programs and will work with staff across the entire Programs team. This position is full-time. It can be based in Washington, DC, or New York City with flexibility for up to two remote workdays per week. For the exceptional candidate, virtual work within the United States is a possibility
Compensation:
- $55,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience
- Full Health Coverage for the employee
- WMATA DC Metro monthly benefits for a DC-based employee
- 3% 401(k) match after one year of employment
- Unlimited paid time off (yes, we mean it)
- Merit-based end-of-year bonuses
Key Responsibilities
Program Operations & Logistics
- Manage the full engagement booking process from start to finish, including:
- Fielding booking inquiries from high schools, colleges, and partner institutions
- Coordinating speaker availability and confirming engagements
- Booking travel for Dissidents through our in-house software
- Preparing and distributing detailed travel itineraries and schedules
- Sending contracts, confirmations, and reminder communications
- Distribute and collect pre- and post-engagement surveys for students and teachers
- Maintain, refine, and improve booking systems and internal databases
- Perform annual performance evaluations of the Dissident speaker roster
- Facilitate and assist in the placement of op-eds written by the Dissident roster
- Coordinate mentorship opportunities for Dissidents and mentors
Partnership Management
- Serve as a primary point of contact for schools, speakers, donors, and partners
- Pitch new schools, organizations, and institutional partners
- Ensure a high-touch, professional experience for dissident speakers and hosts
- Engage partnerships with liberty-minded organizations
Events & Programming
- Assist in planning and executing dissident training summits, retreats, and special events
- Support logistics for in-person and virtual programming
Communications & Support
- Draft and distribute the monthly Dissident Project newsletter
- Assist the Young Voices Social Media Manager in maintaining the Dissident
- Project social media channels – X, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, etc.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of management experience; nonprofit experience highly preferred
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent judgment and decision-making ability when balancing multiple priorities
- Strategic thinker and self-starter who thrives on experimentation and measurable results
- Comfort managing logistics, schedules, and systems independently
- Passion for working with mission-driven people and belief in the power of liberty-oriented storytelling
- Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial nonprofit environment
- Deep alignment with Young Voices’ pro-liberty mission
- Estimated Travel: 0-15%
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Cover letter including:
- An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to Young Voice’s mission
- Salary requirements
- Resume
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.
Questions can be directed to Angela Hight, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: angela@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.
