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Temporary Program Associate, National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Administration

@ American Councils for International Education
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$28-$30/hrHybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Supports administration, Responds to inquiries, Coordinates travel and logistics
Requirements Summary:Entry-level program support; strong communication, organization, and data management skills; hybrid work expected.
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Job Description

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

PAY RANGE: $28.00 - $30.00/HOUR, 35 HOURS/Week

 

Position SUMMARY

Based in Washington, DC, American Councils is currently seeking a temporary, full-time Program Associate with the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program.  NSLI-Y is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. NSLI-Y provides merit-based scholarships for eligible U.S. high school students to learn less commonly taught languages. To learn more about NSLI-Y, please visit www.nsliforyouth.org.

 

The Program Associate will primarily support NSLI-Y Administration Team on administrative matters, public facing communication, selection activities and special events. The NSLI-Y Program Associate will work closely with the NSLI-Y Administration team and primarily report to the NSLI-Y Administration Senior Program Officer.   

 

The position is a temporary assignment through mid-late August 2026. The position is hybrid, currently requiring at least two days a week in the office and for in-person events and tasks as required by supervisor. If needs require, this position may require additional days in the office and occasional work outside of regular business hours for NSLI-Y and Virtual NSLI-Y events or trainings. 

 

Position Responsibilities

  • Supports the administration of NSLI-Y and Virtual NSLI-Y;
  • Responds to phone and email inquiries from NSLI-Y and Virtual NSLI-Y applicants and participants;
  • Assists in coordination of travel, logistics, and content for NSLI-Y orientations, alumni activities, and other events
  • Assists in participant recruitment and selection for Virtual NSLI-Y;
  • Collects, files and manages finalist deliverables across platforms, with careful data entry and high attention to detail;
  • Contributes to the creation and distribution of program highlights, reports, social media assets, and promotional materials; and
  • Assists in operation and entry of program databases;
  • Provide support for NSLI-Y staff for logistics and administrative needs; and
  • Other duties as assigned.