Career Opportunities
INTERNSHIPS
The CBL Center for Conservative Women offers spring, summer, and fall internships to students. See our Internships page for more information.
PROGRAM OFFICER
The Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women is seeking a highly motivated Program Officer to provide conservative students with campus activism resources. The Center does not have a remote work option.
Main Areas of Responsibility
• Recruiting and assisting students in planning lectures, days at the gun range, and other activities on campuses across the country
• Planning and managing the Center’s internship program, including recruiting, hiring, and supervising interns
• Promoting various student seminars and events throughout the year and representing the Center for Conservative Women at events and conferences
• Supervising the design, photos, and production of our “Great American Conservative Women Calendar”
• Promoting the Center through social media, email, and personal contact
• Working closely with the Public Relations & Programs staffer
• Maintaining and updating our database through Constant Contact
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications of a Successful Candidate
• Previous paid work experience is required
• Enthusiasm for the Center’s mission of preparing young women for effective leadership and promoting leading conservative women
• Activism experience
• Strong writing and public speaking skills
• Demonstrated ability to be organized, detail oriented, and juggle multiple activities and priorities
• Ability to travel and work nights and weekends when necessary
Application Process
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document to Michelle Easton.
• Resume
• Recent policy-oriented writing sample
• Cover letter detailing your interest in the position; our mission; and salary history
• Three professional references
• Email subject should be: RESUME Program Officer (name)
While we thank all applicants 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. Salary will be commensurate with previous salary and experience. Candidates are encouraged to learn more about our mission.
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
The Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women is seeking a Program Assistant with a strong work ethic and a positive demeanor to support all of our programs. The candidate should be knowledgeable on conservative values and aware of the issues of the day. She should have a heart for our mission of educating and advancing conservative women. Some travel will be required. The Center does not have a remote work option.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist with all Luce Center campus programs, including occasional travel
• Assist with the Center’s internship program including editing intern articles, providing mentorship, and brainstorming new ideas
• Work with Program Officer and Public Relations & Programs staffer to design, plan, and post content on our social media and website
• Assist in video editing and creating video content for social media and internal use
• Assist in planning and overseeing various Center events
• Assist Program Officer in maintaining and developing relationships with young women on college campuses across the country to promote activism projects and Center events
• Assist with writing letters and mailing promotional materials
• Maintain inventory of program materials and purchase items as needed
• Work with Center staff to brainstorm ideas for upcoming events, programs, and new activism projects
• Maintain and update out database through Constant Contact
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications of a Successful Candidate
• At least one year of work experience
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree is appreciated but not required
• Enthusiasm for the Center’s mission of preparing young women for effective leadership and promoting leading conservative women
• Activism experience is a plus
• Strong writing and organization skills and an eye for detail
• Not afraid to ask questions and a fast learner
• Ability to travel and work nights and weekends when necessary
Application Process
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document to Jeanne O’Connor.
• Resume
• 3-page writing sample
• Cover letter detailing your interest in the position; our mission; and salary history
• Three professional references
• Email subject should be: RESUME Program Assistant (name)
While we thank all applicants 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. Salary will be commensurate with previous salary and experience. Candidates are encouraged to learn more about our mission.
BOOKKEEPER
The Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women (the “Center”), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is seeking either a full time or part time (between 15 – 20 hours a week) in-house experienced Bookkeeper. This position executes all of the financial, auditing, and accounting activities for the Center and reports directly to the President.
Main Areas of Responsibility
• Preparation for the annual audit and serving as the primary liaison with the auditors
• 990 support of auditors
• Executing and managing the daily financial operations of the Center, including, but not limited to:
o Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and overall cash management
o Payroll (including timely payment of retirement plan contributions)
o HR benefits compliance
o Annual budgeting
o Reconciling the donor database
This professional will prepare and present regular financial reports to the President and as needed for the President to present to the Board of Directors, and will collaborate closely with Center staff to advance the Center’s mission.
Qualifications of a Successful Candidate
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the accounting field
• Deep experience using both Quickbooks and MS Excel
• Experience with using non-profit general ledger systems
• Experience in financial reporting and budgeting
• Experience maintaining confidentiality of personnel, fiscal, donor, and internal organization information and ability to exercise discretion
• Extremely detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage their time
• Committed to the Center’s mission
• An accountant who has earned the CPA designation and has specific experience in fund accounting is highly desirable, although neither is required
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is desirable although not required
Application Process
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document to Michelle Easton.
• Resume
• Cover letter detailing your interest in the position; our mission; and salary history
• Three professional references
• Email subject should be: RESUME Bookkeeper (name)
While we thank all applicants 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. Bookkeeper will work at the Center’s headquarters in Herndon, Virginia, and not remotely. Salary is negotiable based on experience. Candidates are encouraged to learn more about our mission.