Coordinator, AiSOP

Location: Arlington, VA

Work Days in Office: 5 days onsite at HQ

Travel: Occasional travel is expected, generally every 3–4 months, with travel primarily within the United States and occasional international travel (approximately 1–2 trips per year).

Position Type: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

About Spirit of America

Spirit of America is a privately funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Our mission is to engage citizens in preserving the promise of a free and better life. We do this by working alongside U.S. troops and diplomats and providing private assistance to defend freedom, strengthen America’s national security, and save and improve lives.

Spirit of America leverages an unprecedented partnership with the U.S. military based on a groundbreaking agreement with the Department of Defense. Our agreement with the Department of Defense allows the military to collaborate with us, identify needs, receive and distribute our assistance, and provide us with logistical support. No other nonprofit has such an agreement. Thus, every dollar invested in Spirit of America builds on and leverages investments made by the U.S. government and military. That leverage—combined with our entrepreneurial, venture capital capability—provides philanthropic investments in Spirit of America with asymmetric impact and return on investment.

Our work saves and improves lives, prevents conflict, and strengthens America’s security. In the world’s toughest places, people experience the best of who Americans are and what we stand for.

About the Role

This position supports the launch and implementation of AiSOP, a new Spirit of America initiative that pairs AI technology with a multi-sector consortium to rescue, grow, and put to work the field's knowledge on stabilization, peacebuilding, and irregular warfare. Much of the field's knowledge was built over decades by institutions that have since closed or contracted, and it now sits scattered and hard to reach. The position will work with subject matter experts and consortium partners to build and curate a comprehensive knowledge base. They will support communications with our AI technology partner, turning practitioner feedback into improvements to tools used by practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and educators. They will also help manage a community of practice committed to advancing peace and stability. This is a hands-on role in a start-up setting. On any given day, it may call for analysis, program management, logistics, partner engagement, and writing, and it offers unusual exposure to senior leaders across government, academia, and the NGO and technology sectors.

Reports To: Director, AiSOP

Direct Reports: None

Key Responsibilities:

The Coordinator will:

• Support a cross-sector consortium of member organizations spanning practitioner, research, policy, and government national security communities.
• Support the development of a robust digital library of resources on lessons and best practices for working in conflict-affected environments, drawing from government doctrine, program evaluations, social science research, practitioner writing, and other relevant sources.
• Engage with an AI technology company to implement a program of continuous user testing and feedback.
• Undertake the logistical and administrative tasks necessary to convene small (~40 people) and medium-sized (~300 people) public events.
• Draft memos, briefings, and reports for Board members and senior national security personnel.
• Assist with the publication of public reports and other materials.
• Assist in the drafting of funding proposals and other materials in support of fundraising efforts.
• Maintain frequent communication with field practitioners, academics, government officials, and international partners.
• Contribute to program management, budget, and tracking documents and systems.

Key Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in or around national security, defense, foreign policy, or conflict-affected environments.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders through written, verbal, and in-person communications.
• Experience supporting the logistical aspects of small and medium-sized public events.
• Basic understanding of and experience using AI tools.
• Comfortable engaging directly with senior leaders.
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with nontechnical public audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with U.S. national security research and policy institutions.
• Experience working on public messaging or communications.

 Compensation:
 Salary ranges from $60,000 to $70.000 based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 403(b) contribution match to 4%. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Spirit of America is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable laws.