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Close Up strives to create a working environment that challenges, motivates, and equips you with the tools you need to succeed.

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Looking for job satisfaction, excellent benefits, and professional development? Join the Close Up team!

Whether you’re interested in joining our team of program instructors or working behind the scenes at the Foundation, Close Up is a place to find talented, innovative colleagues who want to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people nationwide. Close Up Foundation’s job benefits include:  

  • Competitive salary and growth potential 
  • Paid annual and sick leave 
  • Ten paid holidays per year 
  • Health, vision, and dental coverage 
  • Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage 
  • Metro transportation subsidy 
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan 
  • Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care 
  • Looking to work with young people in D.C.? Apply to become a civic program instructor!

Open Positions:

Close Up is an Employer of National Service.

We support service to community, with national and international impact, and the ability to make a difference. As an organization committed to making Peace Corps stronger and a partner of the National Peace Corps Association, we give special consideration to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. People of color and women are encouraged to apply. 

Close Up Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, and other legally protected characteristics. 

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I think Close Up’s virtual program is an amazing experience…

 to get out of the bubble of your own community.

— Kayla, Student, MA ”
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I’m truly blown away by what Close Up’s been able to accomplish in the last two weeks during IMPACT 2020…

The material seems very high level, and my daughter’s been very motivated to participate every day. I wanted to be sure to commend the staff on providing such a great experience!

— Alison, Parent, MA ”
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“

Close Up brought me CLOSER to politics…

the entire notion no longer seemed obscure. I became very involved in politics on the local and national level.

— Margaret, Student, New York ”
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Close Up made me realize how SIGNIFICANT my thoughts and views are…

Although everyone will not always agree, everyone has a voice and needs to be heard.

— Christie, Student, Texas ”
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