Program Coordinator
About the Company
Third Way is a national think tank that champions modern center-left ideas. Their work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, and security. But they identify as center-left, because they see that space in U.S. politics as offering the only real path for advancing those ideals in the century ahead.
Their agenda is ambitious, aspirational, and actionable. It’s built on the bedrock belief that for political movements to succeed in our political system, they must relentlessly re-imagine their policies, strategies, and coalitions. They are fighting for opportunity, so everyone has the chance to earn a good life; progress on social issues, so all have the freedom to live the lives they choose; and security, so we are protected from 21st century global threats.
Their competitive advantage lies in high-impact advocacy campaigns that combine rigorous policy research with a unique and incisive understanding of the vast American middle—the people who ultimately decide majorities and provide mandates for change. They design their work to persuade elected officials, intellectuals, advocates, the media, and others with political influence.
About the Job
Third Way has launched the Moderate Talent Pipeline (MTP), an initiative to identify, and place moderate leaders in political and policy roles across the government. Their Talent Pipeline is part of a new Moderate Power Project—a long-term, strategic initiative to build a robust advocacy infrastructure to amplify moderate views and voices and increase political power on the center left. Third Way is seeking a Program Coordinator, who will play a crucial role in the Moderate Talent Pipeline.
As Program Coordinator, you will assist with sourcing, screening, and assessing potential candidates from various government positions to help create a talent pipeline to begin the work of re-building a robust infrastructure and curating their database. As the coordinator, your duties will involve candidate database management, scheduling interviews, conducting initial screenings, and maintaining communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process. By working closely with Third Way team and external stakeholders, you will ensure that the government personnel talent building process runs smoothly and efficiently.
Responsibilities
Reviewing, sourcing, and updating candidate profiles in the Talent Bank database
Assisting with scheduling interviews and assessments for potential candidates
Conducting initial screenings of resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates
Communicating with candidates to provide updates on their application status and next steps in the recruitment process
Coordinating with Third Way team members to ensure a smooth recruitment process
Assisting with the creation and distribution of training materials
Providing general administrative support to the team, such as filing paperwork, organizing documents, and responding to emails
Participating in team meetings to discuss progress on open positions and upcoming recruitment and training activities
Continuously learning and staying updated on best practices in database operations
Qualifications
Have experience in scheduling, project coordination, or relevant activities
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with applicant tracking systems, such as Salesforce, would be a plus
