Youth Engagement Manager
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The Institute for Global Affairs (IGA), a nonprofit geopolitics education organization, seeks a full-time Youth Engagement Manager based in its New York, NY offices.
Location
New York, NY
Compensation
$100,000-125,000 / year
START DATE
Winter 2026
About the position
This individual will lead the Summer Geopolitics Academy, a program for high school
students from communities historically underrepresented in U.S. foreign policy and
other geopolitical fields. The manager will oversee the academy’s transition from a
successful pilot program to an annual, in-person program in New York City, and
formalize and expand the mentorship and alumni engagement aspects of the academy
Beyond the academy, the manager will help develop IGA’s broader strategy for inspiring
and informing high school and college-age audiences. This includes year-round
programming, educational content, social media, alumni engagement, and collaboration
with IGA programs such as Independent America and other initiatives focused on
foreign policy, democracy, cities, and emerging global challenges.
The manager will report to IGA’s chief executive officer, and may supervise associates,
interns, consultants, and other staff supporting youth programming.
What You’ll Do
Summer Geopolitics Academy (SGA)
Youth Programming and Cross-IGA Collaboration
Communications and Public Engagement
Partnerships, Fundraising, and Evaluation
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is an experienced and highly organized program manager who combines an infectious enthusiasm for international affairs with a commitment to expanding educational and professional opportunities for young people.
- Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree in international relations, education, public policy, nonprofit management, communications, or a related field is welcome but not required.
- Approximately five to eight years of relevant professional experience in program management, education, youth engagement, international affairs, nonprofit work, communications, or a related field.
- Experience designing and managing educational, fellowship, leadership, or youth-focused programs.
- Experience working directly with high school or college-age students and their families strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving multiple deadlines, partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to explain complex global issues clearly and engagingly to younger audiences.
- Experience managing social media or developing digital content for a defined audience.
- Knowledge of international affairs, geopolitics, U.S. foreign policy, or global education.
- Strong relationship-management skills and comfort working with students, families, educators, senior professionals, donors, and institutional partners.
- Experience contributing to fundraising proposals, donor communications, or institutional partnerships preferred.
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