How You’ll Contribute
The National Geographic Society headquarters, based in Washington, D.C., is undergoing a significant renovation project on its campus (called Base Camp), which will be completed in 2026. The public-facing portion of this renovation will be the new National Geographic Museum of Exploration. Components of the new museum will include a state-of-the-art pavilion entrance, auditorium, iconic photo gallery, exhibition space, immersive walk-through attraction, retail, food and beverage, education center, archives, tours, and exciting new event space. The capstone of the renovation is a one-of-a-kind nighttime experience in the courtyard.Your Impact
Your Impact
Responsibilities Include:
Event Execution & Logistics (50%)
Support the end-to-end execution of public programs, including setup, on-site coordination, and breakdown.
Manage event logistics such as scheduling, vendor coordination, catering, and A/V support in collaboration with internal teams.
Serve as the primary point of contact during select events, ensuring smooth operations and an excellent guest experience.
Program Coordination & Administrative Support (30%)
Assist in program planning, content tracking, and production schedules across on-campus programs.
Coordinate communication with Explorers, speakers, and partners regarding program logistics, travel, and deliverables.
Maintain program documentation, run-of-show materials, CRM, and event databases.
Operations & Departmental Support (20%)
Help implement and maintain departmental processes and tools to improve programming workflows and consistency.
Track and process invoices, assist with budget monitoring, and manage event supplies and inventory.
Support cross-functional coordination with teams such as Advancement, Marketing, Facilities, and Guest Services.
What You’ll Bring
Educational Background
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum Years and Type of Experience
3+ years of experience in event production, program coordination, or public programming.
Knowledge and Skills Required
Passion for storytelling, science, exploration, and engaging the public through meaningful experiences
Experience working with speakers, artists, or content creators
Effective written and oral communications skills
Proficiency in Nonprofit Cloud, Monday.com, Google Office, Microsoft Office Suite, Keynote and ticketing software is desired
Astute attention to detail
Ability to manage competing priorities and multitask while under tight deadlines
Availability to attend evening and weekend events
Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Desired Qualifications
Experience working in a museum, cultural institution, or non-profit setting
Interest in growing into a creative producer or programmer role over time.
Supervision
No direct reports
Salary Information
The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.
The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
The salary range for this position is $61,750.00 - $65,000.00.In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31 (May not apply to all roles that are required to work during high volume seasons or essential workers. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.); paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.
Job Designation
Resident - Our Resident category recognizes that certain staff need to be physically present at Base Camp to do their work. Some Resident staff must be at Base Camp every day to do their jobs, while others may only need to be physically present onsite some of the time to meet looming deadlines or to get work done and may require a unique schedule. As such, this category has been revised to provide maximum flexibility depending on what’s required for each individual role. The days Resident staff come into the office will be determined by their teams and workflow, and they should work with their supervisors to determine their specific schedule. And throughout the year, their schedule may be adjusted based on cyclical work cycles, deadlines, and/or ebbs and flows of work.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.