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Operations Coordinator

National Review Institute
Location: Arlington, VA
Type: Full-time, Exempt
Reports To: Chief of Staff

Background:
For 70 years, National Review has been a leader in the conservative movement and one of the most trusted media institutions in America. Founded in 1955 by William F. Buckley Jr., NR remains the nation’s leading voice for rigorous reporting, sharp commentary, and a steadfast commitment to the principles of a free society. From print to digital, podcasts to live events, NR is expanding its multimedia presence to meet the moment—and to shape the national conversation with clarity, integrity, and intellectual depth.

National Review Institute (NRI) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) that advances American conservatism by promoting the understanding and embrace of its principles. Guided by our enterprise’s core values—constitutional government, free enterprise, moral bedrocks, a strong defense, love of country, and defending Western civilization—we invest in top conservative voices. National Review nurtures both established journalists and emerging talents who report the truth and advocate for these principles with conviction. The Institute reaches new audiences through curated programs, educates and engages conservatives, and strengthens our movement.

Position Overview:
The Operations Coordinator will own and drive the day-to-day operations of National Review’s Arlington, VA office, ensuring a high-quality, businesslike environment for staff, leadership, and visitors. This role serves as the operational backbone of the office — managing facilities, shipping and mailing, vendor relationships, and building logistics — while also providing direct support to the Office of the CEO, including calendar management, expense reports, and other executive assistance.

The Operations Coordinator will additionally support National Review’s in-person and virtual events. This role requires a proactive team player with strong project management and communication skills, sound judgment, and great attention to detail. The ideal candidate is committed to conservative principles and thrives in a fast-paced office environment.

This role is onsite in Arlington, VA and reports to the Chief of Staff. The salary range for this role is $50,000 to $70,000 depending on skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities:
Office & Building Operations

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for National Review’s Arlington office, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning of the space for its employees.
  • Manage all shipping, mailing, and receiving for the office, including coordinating deliveries and outgoing packages.
  • Oversee office supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships (e.g., building management, maintenance, cleaning services, and large deliveries of office or events supplies).
  • Manage employee parking passes, key fobs, building access, and related administrative logistics.
  • Serve as liaison with building management on maintenance requests, access issues, and office needs.
  • Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional office environment for staff and visitors.

Executive Assistant & Administrative Support

  • Provide comprehensive scheduling support to the CEO, including managing his calendar and travel arrangements.
  • Reconcile expenses for the CEO and Chief of Staff, track receipts, and ensure timely submission of expense reports.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
  • Manage ad-hoc administrative tasks for the CEO, such as meeting research, project coordination, and donor correspondence.
  • Support general office administration, including staff onboarding, logistics, and office-wide communications.

Event Support

  • Support the planning and execution of National Review’s in-person events, including the annual William F. Buckley Jr. Prize Dinner, the biennial Ideas Summit, regional seminars, policy salons, and other events.
  • Assist with event logistics, including staff and speaker travel, shipping to events, printed materials, and on-site support.
  • Travel to staff events as needed.

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in office management, operations, executive support, or a related role (experience in a nonprofit, think tank, or other conservative organization is a plus).
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office setting.
  • Detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable handling logistics independently.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
  • Comfortable with, or comfortable adopting, new technologies and tools (e.g., Zoom, Salesforce, shipping/mailing systems).
  • A high degree of professionalism, discretion, and reliability.
  • Familiarity with conservative principles and the mission of National Review is strongly preferred.

How to Apply
To apply, qualified individuals should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

  • Cover letter including:
    • Your interest in the mission of NRI, and why you’re a good fit for the role
    • Salary requirements
  • Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.

Questions can be directed to Katie Krout, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search: katie.krout@talentmarket.org.

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Talent Market, the liberty movement’s talent agency, is a nonprofit that connects liberty-minded professionals with free-market nonprofit jobs at no cost to candidates or organizations. We work with 501(c)(3) organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation. Visit Talent Market to explore open roles, join our talent network, or work with us on your next hire.

Development & Events Associate

National Review Institute
Arlington, VA

https://talentmarket.org/job-opening/nri-development-events/

About the Organization
For 70 years, National Review has been a leader in the conservative movement and one of the most trusted media institutions in America. Founded in 1955 by William F. Buckley Jr., NR remains the nation’s leading voice for rigorous reporting, sharp commentary, and a steadfast commitment to the principles of a free society. From print to digital, podcasts to live events, NR is expanding its multimedia presence to meet the moment—and to shape the national conversation with clarity, integrity, and intellectual depth.

National Review Institute (NRI) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) that advances American conservatism by promoting the understanding and embrace of its principles. Guided by our enterprise’s core values—constitutional government, free enterprise, moral bedrocks, a strong defense, love of country, and defending Western civilization—we invest in top conservative voices. National Review nurtures both established journalists and emerging talents who report the truth and advocate for these principles with conviction. The Institute reaches new audiences through curated programs, educates and engages conservatives, and strengthens our movement.

Position Summary
NRI is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Development & Events Associate to support the Institute’s fundraising operations and its national program of donor cultivation events, regional seminars, and flagship conferences (including the William F. Buckley Jr. Prize Dinner, the Ideas Summit, and regional seminars). This role sits at the intersection of development and events — supporting donor stewardship and gift processing while also playing a hands-on role in the planning and execution of NR’s events calendar. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who wants exposure to nonprofit fundraising, high-level donor relations, and large-scale event production in a mission-driven organization.

This is a full-time, exempt role based in-office in Arlington, VA, with the option to work from home one day per week depending on the event schedule. The Development & Events Associate reports directly to the EVP, Major Gifts.

Key Responsibilities
Development Support

  • Process and acknowledge gifts, pledges, and donations in the donor database (Virtuous), ensuring accurate records and timely, personalized acknowledgment letters.
  • Support prospect research and help prepare donor briefings, meeting materials, and stewardship reports for senior staff.
  • Assist with the preparation of grant proposals, sponsorship materials, and year-end appeals.
  • Track and report on fundraising metrics, pipeline status, and event revenue against goals.
  • Maintain donor and prospect files, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.

Event Planning & Execution

  • Support the planning and logistics of NR’s capstone events such as the annual William F. Buckley Jr. Prize Dinner, Ideas Summit, regional seminars, and salon dinners — including venue research and contracting, catering, printed materials, signage, and vendor coordination.
  • Own event data and RSVPs, including direct correspondence with NRI’s generous donor partners.
  • Draft and manage event communications: invitations, agendas, briefing documents, and other materials.
  • Coordinate speaker and staff travel and logistics; serve as a point of contact for speakers and staff attending events.
  • Manage on-site event logistics, including registration, seating, the staff office, printing, place cards, programs, event giveaways, and troubleshooting day-of issues.
  • Coordinate with the communications team on event promotion, photography, and post-event follow-up.

Cross-Functional & Administrative

  • Provide general administrative support to the development and events teams, including scheduling, correspondence, and meeting preparation.
  • Help maintain and update event and donor timelines/project trackers (e.g., in Asana or similar project management tools).
  • Support ad hoc projects as needed across the development and events functions.

Qualifications

  • 1–3+ years of experience in development, events, hospitality, political fundraising, or a related field (internship experience considered).
  • Exceptional organizational skills and acute attention to detail; comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a polished, professional tone for donor- and speaker-facing correspondence.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with a CRM, and project management tools (Asana or similar) a plus.
  • Ability to work well under pressure, especially in the lead-up to and during live events.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 5%) and to work some evenings and weekends around the event calendar.
  • A genuine interest in and familiarity with National Review’s mission and conservative ideas.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

What Success Looks Like

  • Donor communications and gift processing are accurate, timely, and reflect NRI’s professionalism and gratitude toward its supporters.
  • Events run smoothly, on budget, and on brand — from a well-organized rollout to a seamless on-site guest experience.
  • Development and events staff can rely on this person to anticipate needs, follow through on details, and flag issues before they become problems.

Compensation
The salary range for this role is $55,000 – 65,000, depending on skills and experience.

How to Apply
To apply, qualified individuals should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

  • Cover letter including:
    • Your interest in the mission of National Review Institute, and why you’re a good fit for the role
    • Salary requirements
  • Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.

Questions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: bailey@talentmarket.org.

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Talent Market, the liberty movement’s talent agency, is a nonprofit that connects liberty-minded professionals with free-market nonprofit jobs at no cost to candidates or organizations. We work with 501(c)(3) organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation. Visit Talent Market to explore open roles, join our talent network, or work with us on your next hire.