Date Posted:
May 30, 2026
Position Title:
Public Engagement Officer
Office/Company:
National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07433
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$64,500 to $116,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Public Engagement Officer plays a central role in advancing the National Endowment for Democracy’s mission by managing the strategy, planning, and execution of institutional events and external engagements.Manage all aspects of NED’s events and convenings, setting strategy, standards, and priorities for NED-hosted events in close coordination with programs and senior leadership.Bachelor’s degree required. More than 5 years of experience in event management, external engagement, communications, or a related field.
Responsibilities:
• Manage all aspects of NED’s events and convenings, setting strategy, standards, and priorities for NED-hosted events in close coordination with programs and senior leadership.
• Exercise judgment in determining event formats, set-up, audiences, sequencing, and tone, particularly in high-visibility or sensitive contexts.
• Bring strong communication skills and sound interpersonal judgment to all aspects of event planning, including engagement with speakers, partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• More than 5 years of experience in event management, external engagement, communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise managing complex, high-level events involving senior executives and sensitive political or international issues.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Equal opportunity employer.
