KAP 2026-2027 - Community Engagement Manager - America's Future

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

America’s Future is seeking a full-time, DC-based Community Engagement Manager to support the organization’s operations, digital presence, and growing national network.

This is a junior-to-mid-level role (3+ years of experience) designed for someone who is both highly organized and people-oriented. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and excited to contribute to a fast-paced, startup-style nonprofit environment.

This is a one-year contract role in conjuction with the Koch Associate Program (KAP), with the potential to transition into a full-time, long-term position.

About America’s Future

AF is the premier talent accelerator and professional community for the next generation of classical liberals. We equip rising leaders with the skills, experiences, and community support they need to become principled champions of classical liberalism throughout their careers. Our national network strengthens the people and culture that keep the freedom movement thriving.

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement & Partnerships

Actively engage with America’s Future’s audience across digital platforms

Build and maintain relationships with community members, fellows, and partner organizations

Support outreach and coordination with partner organizations for events and programming

Help foster a strong, welcoming, and high-energy community in Washington, DC

Digital Marketing & Content Creation

Support the execution of social media strategy across platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and TikTok

Collaborate with the CMO to plan and create content, including event promotions, fellowship marketing, and community storytelling

Create short-form video content (Reels/TikTok) and assist with real-time event coverage

Assist with email marketing campaigns and audience engagement

Event Support

Support planning and execution of DC-based events, including logistics, run-of-show, and on-site coordination

Manage and coordinate event volunteers

Ensure smooth execution and a high-quality guest experience

Operations & Office Management

Maintain day-to-day office operations, including inventory, supplies, and general organization

Manage scheduling and usage of the America’s Future clubhouse space

Support the execution of recurring coworking days and in-office programming

Oversee donor and sponsor fulfillment, including gift caging and distribution

Manage and maintain internal systems, including Salesforce, Eventbrite, SurveyMonkey, and Mailchimp

Ensure accurate data entry, organization, and reporting across platforms

Qualifications

3+ years of relevant experience in operations, marketing, events, or community engagement

Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and systems-thinking skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience with or willingness to learn tools such as Salesforce, Eventbrite, Mailchimp, and SurveyMonkey

Comfortable creating video content

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for eventsIdeal Candidate

Ideal Candidate

Personable and charismatic

Entrepreneurial, scrappy, and optimistic

A team player who thrives in a startup-style environment

Both a strong executor and someone who looks for ways to improve systems and processes

Excited to take ownership and grow within the organization

This role is best suited for someone who takes initiative and is comfortable owning both execution and continuous improvement.

You should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities may shift.

This role requires a high level of energy, responsiveness, and enthusiasm for engaging with people both online and in person.

Role Details

Location: Washington, DC (fully in-person, with flexibility for one remote day per week)

Schedule: Full-time, with occasional evenings and weekends required for events

Contract: One-year KAP role with potential for full-time hire

Why Join America’s Future

Opportunity to play a key role in building and growing a national community

Fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment with significant room for growth

Direct exposure to a wide network of professionals, organizations, and ideas