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KAP 2026-2027 North America Programs Manager Foundation for Economic Education

Stand Together

Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65000 - 75000

Posted: 18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 15 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

The Koch Associate Program (KAP) is a career accelerator for early to mid-career professionals with a drive to tackle our countrys most pressing challenges in more effective principled ways. KAP equips associates with the tools mindsets and community to succeed as social entrepreneursindividuals 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.

About FEE

The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the economic ethical and legal principles of a free society.

Since its founding in 1946 FEE has been committed to inspiring and educating individuals on the values of personal freedom entrepreneurship and sound economic thinking. Through various high-impact programs digital content publications and events FEE empowers individuals to understand the economic principles that drive prosperity and foster a society rooted in individual rights and limited government.

For more detailed information visit FEEs About page.

About the Role

The North America Programs Manager will lead the design development and execution of FEEs single and multi-day seminar programming in Washington DC and occasionally in Ottawa creating world-class immersive experiences that introduce students recent graduates and institutional partners to lens-shifting concepts at the intersection of public policy and economics. This is an opportunity for a driven builder to combine a passion for the foundational concepts in economic freedom with expertise in program management curriculum design external affairs and high-impact event execution.

This role owns the full product lifecycle of FEEs seminar experiences primarily in DC with some programming in Ottawa from concept and curriculum development through logistics partner acquisition and coordination and on-the-ground execution. Programs serve intellectually curious students recent graduates and institutional partners and cover economics entrepreneurship financial literacy technology and innovation and the foundational principles of free and prosperous societies. The ideal candidate brings knowledge of economic frameworks from classical economics Austrian economics and Public Choice Theory familiarity with current US public policy issues a systems-thinking mindset thrives in fast-moving environments and understands that the best educational experiences dont just teach ideas they awaken and inspire participants forever changing how they see the world.

The North America Programs Manager will be based out of FEEs Dupont-Circle -person employment is expected. This position reports to the Director of Student Programs and works closely with FEEs DC-based Chief Programs and Innovation Officer. The Programs Manager will supervise one direct report.

Key Responsibilities

Own the full product lifecycle of FEEs North-American single and multi-day seminars from concept and curriculum development through logistics partner coordination and on-the-ground execution.
Design execute and continuously refine the FEE educational experience across all seminar touchpoints.
Communicate effectively and promptly with speakers attendees and partners to ensure high satisfaction and successful program completion.
Refine program planning processes and identify areas for improvement.
Work closely with the Chief Programs and Innovation Officer and Student Programs Director on new product ideas and initiatives.
Track analyze and report relevant program metrics to measure impact and inform product decisions.
Develop and manage DC and Ottawa-area venue relationships vendor contracts and event logistics end-to-end.
Develop monitor and track related budgeting considerations
Maintain accurate reporting in Salesforce for all of the program opportunities
Ensure high customer satisfaction and identify areas for improvement when constructive feedback is received.

Key Qualifications and Skills

35 years of experience in program management event production or educational product development ideally within a nonprofit think tank or mission-driven organization.
Proven ability to manage multi-day in-person programming from concept through execution in a fast-moving environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong customer service skills.
Public speaking skills are strongly preferred.
Experience working with Google Workspace (Docs Sheets etc.) customer relationship management (CRM) technology (Salesforce) and project management tools () is strongly preferred.
Experience organizing and juggling multiple priorities while maintaining careful attention to detail.
Self-directed and entrepreneurial takes initiative identifies problems before they surface and drives solutions with minimal supervision.
A collaborative personality; unafraid of challenge.
A commitment to the mission and principles of FEE.
Ability to travel approximately 5-10%.

$65000 - $75000 a year

Compensation and Benefits

At FEE were committed to attracting and retaining top-tier talent. We offer a competitive compensation package and a vibrant mission-driven work environment. Our benefits include:

Salary: $ commensurate with experience.
Health Coverage: Medical dental and vision insurance plus deductible reimbursement on eligible medical expenses. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) also available.
Retirement: 401(k) plan with a 50% employer match up to $4000 annually.
Time Off: Flexible paid time off to support work-life balance.
Culture: Join a collaborative creative and energetic team dedicated to advancing the freedom philosophy.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

Cover letter including:
- An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to FEEs mission
- Salary requirements
Resume

Applications should also then be submitted to Talent Market via this link: Stand Together Fellowships

Learn more aboutStand 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 participantsand applicantswith honesty dignity respectand welcome all qualified applicants regardless ofcolorracereligionreligious creedsexgenderor gender identitygender expressionsexual 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 andveteran statusgenetic informationmaritalor familialstatus political affiliationor any other legallyrecognized protected basis under federal state or local laws regulations or ordinances.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Manager

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