Careers

    Join the Citizens & Scholars Team

    The Citizens & Scholars team brings experiences from Main Street to Wall Street and across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. With support from our board of directors, a large network of ideologically diverse partners, and our community of 27,000 Fellows, we're developing an effective citizenry that strengthens democracy—together.

     

    The Citizens & Scholars team brings experiences ranging from the classroom to the quad and from Main Street to Wall Street across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors.

     

    Our Mission

    The Institute for Citizens & Scholars cultivates talent, ideas, and networks that develop young people as effective, lifelong citizens.

     

    Our Values

    • We are constantly learning and improving.
    • We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for all.
    • We are gracious and grateful in all that we do.
    • We are attentive and intentional.
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    Nassau Street in downtown Princeton, NJ.

    The Citizens & Scholars is headquartered at Carnegie Center in Princeton, NJ, conveniently located between Philadelphia and New York City.

    Citizens & Scholars currently operates a hybrid work schedule. Benefits include a 403(b) match, subsidized medical, dental and vision insurance, and generous paid time off and holidays.

    Citizens & Scholars will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. This position may require pre-employment screening potentially including a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history.

    Open Positions

    • Contract: Event Planner

      This position provides temporary coverage for our Director of Events, who will be taking leave in early December.  In the fall, you will support the Director of Events with late-stage preparation for two events in Washington, D.C. as a means of getting to know the C&S approach/process.  For later convenings, you will engage more directly with early-stage preparation for two January events in D.C. and will take the lead on those events when the director goes on leave.  We are looking for experienced professionals or firms who specialize in event planning from concept to day-of management.

      This is a short term contract position. See the full job description here.