The Project on Democracy and Capitalism at the Miller Center of Public Affairs seeks applicants for an Education and Outreach Specialist. This role will lead the facilitation of the Democracy and Capitalism Teachers Institute, a selective program for secondary educators taking place on the University of Virginia (UVA) Grounds for one week during the summer. The Specialist will also work to develop other aspects of the Democracy and Capitalism portfolio for K-12 educators, including coordinating field trips for teachers and educators, virtual and in-person workshops for educators, and the establishment of publicly available database of educator resources (modules, lesson plans, classroom activities, etc.). This individual will be a key player in the development of the Project’s portfolio related to K-12 education, and will represent the interests of this key audience within the Project and the university.

Responsibilities:

Democracy and Capitalism Summer Institutes (50%)

The Education and Outreach Specialist will lead the coordination of the Democracy and Capitalism Teachers Institute, a week-long, selective professional development opportunity for secondary educators taking place during summer 2025, and may contribute to additional summer institute programs the Project plans to launch in subsequent years. Duties include:

Development, delivery, administration, and evaluation of the summer institute program, including management of daily logisticsCoordinate outreach and marketing for summer institute programsCoordinate procurement or development of program materialsCoordinate a small team of staff, faculty, and students contributing to the summer institute programs, including collaboration on logistics, scheduling, curriculum development, and application processesEnsure summer institute programs align with the overall vision and goals of the Project and leading continuous feedback and evaluation processes for the programs.

Educational Outreach (30%)

The Education and Outreach Specialist will coordinate various programs for K-12 educators and students throughout the academic year, including:

Coordination of field trips to UVA grounds for secondary educators and studentsCoordination of workshops (virtual or in-person) for Teachers Institute alumni (and potentially other educator audiences)Coordination of educator/student attendance or participation in other Democracy and Capitalism events or programs (conferences, public events, etc.)Maintain communication and engagement with Teachers Institute alumni.

Resource Development and Management (15%)

The Education and Outreach Specialist will coordinate the development (and ongoing management) of a free, accessible database for educators designed to aggregate and curate classroom resources related to democracy, capitalism, civics, and related topics.

Other Duties (5%)

The Education and Outreach Specialist may occasionally support large-scale Democracy and Capitalism events/programs (example, on-site support for a major annual conference).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience (six years of related experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree)Experience coordinating programs or events in a higher education settingExperience developing and implementing curriculum materials, particularly using digital platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related fieldCoursework (undergraduate or graduate level) in related topics, such as public policy, education, history, economics, political science, or adjacent fieldsDemonstrated interest in developing materials and resources for K-12 educators and studentsExperience teaching in a K-12 classroom setting or working with K-12 educators.

Salary Range

The anticipated salary range for this position is $52,000.00-62,000.00, depending on qualifications.

Organizational Background

Established in 1975 through a generous gift from entrepreneur and philanthropist Burkett Miller, the Miller Center of Public Affairs specializes in presidential scholarship, public policy, and political history. It strives to apply the lessons of history and civil discourse to the nation's most pressing contemporary governance challenges.

The Miller Center is a supportive community, grounded in diverse perspectives. Its faculty and staff value scholarly excellence, civil discourse, and respectful conduct.

Physical Demands

The job requires daily computer use and occasional walking, standing, and minor physical tasks (ex. setting tables for an event, walking with Institute participants between event locations, and managing storage of Institute materials weighing 20 pounds or less). Occasional travel may be required.

Additional Position Information

The Project on Democracy and Capitalism offers a flexible and hybrid workplace. This position is eligible for remote work although in-person presence in our Charlottesville, Virginia office is sometimes required. All team members must have access to and maintain a secure home office environment with high-speed internet service. This is a full time, exempt level position eligible for UVA benefits. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please visit UVA Charlottesville and Beyond and Embark. 

This is a restricted position which extends through December 14, 2025. Renewal is possible, subject to performance, availability of funds, and need. This position will remain open until filled. For questions about the application process please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

To Apply

Please apply through UVA jobs, and search for R0067570. Complete an application online with the following documents:

ResumeCover letter

All documents may be loaded into the resume submission field; multiple documents may be submitted into this one field. **Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.** References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process, SkillSurvey. References will be requested during the final phase of the interview process. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will require education verification. This position will not provide sponsorship for immigration cases.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.