Program Coordinator, National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Administration (2026)

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT PAY RANGE: $53,000 - $56,000 SALARY/YEAR Position SUMMARY The U.S. Department of State’s National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) is a merit-based scholarship program for U.S. high school students to study languages critical to U.S. national security and economic competitiveness. To learn more about the program, please visit the NSLI-Y website at www.nsliforyouth.org . Based in Washington, D.C., the Program Coordinator position will primarily support administrative, outreach, selection activities and special projects for NSLI-Y Administration. The NSLI-Y Program Coordinator will report to the NSLI-Y Senior Program Officer and NSLI-Y Director for Administration. Position Responsibilities Supports the administration of NSLI-Y and Virtual NSLI-Y; Responds to phone and email inquiries from NSLI-Y and Virtual NSLI-Y applicants and participants; Contributes to and tracks NSLI-Y outreach and recruitment efforts and strategies; Assists in participant recruitment, selection, and placement activities for NSLI-Y and Virtual NSLI-Y; Assists in operation and entry of program databases; Coordinates application, program materials and deliverables including careful data entry; Assists in coordination of travel, logistics, and content for NSLI-Y orientations, events, and programs; Contributes to the creation and distribution of program highlights, reports, social media assets, and promotional materials; Assists in coordination of travel, logistics, and content for NSLI-Y orientations, alumni activities, and other events; Supports logistics and administrative needs; and Other administrative duties as assigned.