Program Coordinator, Development & External Affairs - Third Way

Third Way is a national think tank that was founded in 2005 to champion modern center-left ideas. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, and security.  We are proud of the organization that we have built and continue to seek out talent who contribute to our ambitious mission. We are deeply committed to promoting a culture of results and respect where every employee has opportunities to contribute, develop, and grow professionally.

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. Our 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 our 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.

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for team building and moderate and pragmatic politics, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. By joining our team as a Program Coordinator, you will not only contribute to the success of the Moderate Talent Bank but also have the opportunity to enhance your skills and grow in your career. This position will be reporting to the Director, Government Personnel.

As the Program Coordinator, a typical day might include…

• 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.