Program Coordinator, National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Administration (2026)
Summary
Program Coordinator supporting administration of a U.S. Department of State merit-based scholarship program for high school students studying critical languages, handling outreach, selection, data entry, event logistics, and communications.
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 .
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.