Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives Specialist

NEH is a federal agency that supports the humanities in every state and U.S. jurisdiction. Since 1965, NEH has awarded over $6 billion to support museums, historic sites, universities, teachers, libraries, documentary filmmakers, public TV and radio stations, research institutions, scholars, and local humanities programming.

Lead and coordinate cross-agency special projects and strategic initiatives that support NEH mission priorities. Support donor and partner engagement by preparing briefings, correspondence, outreach materials, and tracking engagement activities. Plan and manage high-visibility NEH events, ensuring effective logistics, vendor coordination, and preparation of scripts and talking points. Conduct research and strategic analysis to develop executive summaries, policy options, briefing materials, and recommendations for leadership. Draft high-level communications and serve as a liaison across NEH offices, federal partners, cultural institutions, and philanthropic organizations. Manage project timelines, documentation, deadlines, and confidential materials, providing coordination and continuity for leadership needs.