KAP 2026-2027 - Community Engagement Manager - America's Future
Stand Together, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
The Koch Associate Program (KAP) is a career accelerator for early to mid-career professionals with a drive to tackle our country’s most pressing
challenges
in more effective, principled ways. KAP equips associates with the tools, mindsets, and community to succeed as social entrepreneurs—individuals excited to find new and better ways to break barriers and eliminate injustice. Associates spend one day each week engaging in experiential learning with Stand Together Fellowships and work at one of our many partner organizations the rest of the week. Our curriculum is designed to supercharge your development and equip you for long-term success as you seek to have an impact on the problems that prevent people from realizing their potential.
America’s Future
is seeking a full-time, DC-based Community Engagement Manager to support the organization’s operations, digital presence, and growing national network.
This is a junior-to-mid-level role (3+ years of experience) designed for someone who is both highly organized and people-oriented. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and excited to contribute to a fast-paced, startup-style nonprofit environment.
This is a one-year contract role in conjunction with the Koch Associate Program (KAP), with the potential to transition into a full-time, long-term position.
About America’s Future AF is the premier talent accelerator and professional community for the next generation of classical liberals. We equip rising leaders with the skills, experiences, and community support they need to become principled champions of classical liberalism throughout their careers. Our national network strengthens the people and culture that keep the freedom movement thriving.
Key Responsibilities Community Engagement & Partnerships
Actively engage with America’s Future’s audience across digital platforms
Build and maintain relationships with community members, fellows, and partner organizations
Support outreach and coordination with partner organizations for events and programming
Help foster a strong, welcoming, and high-energy community in Washington, DC
Digital Marketing & Content Creation
Support the execution of social media strategy across platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and TikTok
Collaborate with the CMO to plan and create content, including event promotions, fellowship marketing, and community storytelling
Create short-form video content (Reels/TikTok) and assist with real-time event coverage
Assist with email marketing campaigns and audience engagement
Event Support
Support planning and execution of DC-based events, including logistics, run-of-show, and on-site coordination
Manage and coordinate event volunteers
Ensure smooth execution and a high-quality guest experience
Operations & Office Management
Maintain day-to-day office operations, including inventory, supplies, and general organization
Manage scheduling and usage of the America’s Future clubhouse space
Support the execution of recurring coworking days and in-office programming
Oversee donor and sponsor fulfillment, including gift caging and distribution
Manage and maintain internal systems, including Salesforce, Eventbrite, SurveyMonkey, and Mailchimp
Ensure accurate data entry, organization, and reporting across platforms
Qualifications
3+ years of relevant experience in operations, marketing, events, or community engagement
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and systems-thinking skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience with or willingness to learn tools such as Salesforce, Eventbrite, Mailchimp, and SurveyMonkey
Comfortable creating video content
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events
Ideal Candidate
Personable and charismatic
Entrepreneurial, scrappy, and optimistic
A team player who thrives in a startup-style environment
Both a strong executor and someone who looks for ways to improve systems and processes
Excited to take ownership and grow within the organization
This role is best suited for someone who takes initiative and is comfortable owning both execution and continuous improvement.
You should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities may shift.
This role requires a high level of energy, responsiveness, and enthusiasm for engaging with people both online and in person.
Role Details
Location: Washington, DC (fully in-person, with flexibility for one remote day per week)
Schedule: Full-time, with occasional evenings and weekends required for events
Contract: One-year KAP role with potential for full-time hire
Why Join America’s Future
Opportunity to play a key role in building and growing a national community
Fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment with significant room for growth
Direct exposure to a wide network of professionals, organizations, and ideas
About Stand Together Fellowships Learn more about
Stand Together Fellowships .
Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
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challenges
in more effective, principled ways. KAP equips associates with the tools, mindsets, and community to succeed as social entrepreneurs—individuals excited to find new and better ways to break barriers and eliminate injustice. Associates spend one day each week engaging in experiential learning with Stand Together Fellowships and work at one of our many partner organizations the rest of the week. Our curriculum is designed to supercharge your development and equip you for long-term success as you seek to have an impact on the problems that prevent people from realizing their potential.
America’s Future
is seeking a full-time, DC-based Community Engagement Manager to support the organization’s operations, digital presence, and growing national network.
This is a junior-to-mid-level role (3+ years of experience) designed for someone who is both highly organized and people-oriented. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and excited to contribute to a fast-paced, startup-style nonprofit environment.
This is a one-year contract role in conjunction with the Koch Associate Program (KAP), with the potential to transition into a full-time, long-term position.
About America’s Future AF is the premier talent accelerator and professional community for the next generation of classical liberals. We equip rising leaders with the skills, experiences, and community support they need to become principled champions of classical liberalism throughout their careers. Our national network strengthens the people and culture that keep the freedom movement thriving.
Key Responsibilities Community Engagement & Partnerships
Actively engage with America’s Future’s audience across digital platforms
Build and maintain relationships with community members, fellows, and partner organizations
Support outreach and coordination with partner organizations for events and programming
Help foster a strong, welcoming, and high-energy community in Washington, DC
Digital Marketing & Content Creation
Support the execution of social media strategy across platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and TikTok
Collaborate with the CMO to plan and create content, including event promotions, fellowship marketing, and community storytelling
Create short-form video content (Reels/TikTok) and assist with real-time event coverage
Assist with email marketing campaigns and audience engagement
Event Support
Support planning and execution of DC-based events, including logistics, run-of-show, and on-site coordination
Manage and coordinate event volunteers
Ensure smooth execution and a high-quality guest experience
Operations & Office Management
Maintain day-to-day office operations, including inventory, supplies, and general organization
Manage scheduling and usage of the America’s Future clubhouse space
Support the execution of recurring coworking days and in-office programming
Oversee donor and sponsor fulfillment, including gift caging and distribution
Manage and maintain internal systems, including Salesforce, Eventbrite, SurveyMonkey, and Mailchimp
Ensure accurate data entry, organization, and reporting across platforms
Qualifications
3+ years of relevant experience in operations, marketing, events, or community engagement
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and systems-thinking skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience with or willingness to learn tools such as Salesforce, Eventbrite, Mailchimp, and SurveyMonkey
Comfortable creating video content
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events
Ideal Candidate
Personable and charismatic
Entrepreneurial, scrappy, and optimistic
A team player who thrives in a startup-style environment
Both a strong executor and someone who looks for ways to improve systems and processes
Excited to take ownership and grow within the organization
This role is best suited for someone who takes initiative and is comfortable owning both execution and continuous improvement.
You should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities may shift.
This role requires a high level of energy, responsiveness, and enthusiasm for engaging with people both online and in person.
Role Details
Location: Washington, DC (fully in-person, with flexibility for one remote day per week)
Schedule: Full-time, with occasional evenings and weekends required for events
Contract: One-year KAP role with potential for full-time hire
Why Join America’s Future
Opportunity to play a key role in building and growing a national community
Fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment with significant room for growth
Direct exposure to a wide network of professionals, organizations, and ideas
About Stand Together Fellowships Learn more about
Stand Together Fellowships .
Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
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