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Position: Program Coordinator
Reports to: Senior Director, Programs
Classification: Full Time/Exempt
Location: NYC (Required to be in the office at least two (2) days per week)
Salary: $55,000 - $60,000
About the David Lynch Foundation
The David Lynch Foundation (“DLF” or the “Foundation”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 2005 to address the epidemic of trauma and toxic stress among underserved populations through the implementation of the evidence-based Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique. DLF delivers this program by bringing a simple, evidence-based meditation intervention to its core target populations: veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress and their families, healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID pandemic, domestic violence survivors, and young people in high crime, high need areas.
DLF has three regional offices: its operational headquarters in New York City, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles. One of the Foundation’s primary long-term objectives is to make TM widely accessible to all who will benefit from it – with cost to the individual not being a barrier.
The Opportunity
This key staff member will be part of a dynamic team that is leading the wellness sector in a post-COVID landscape. Specifically, this person will support the teaching of Transcendental Mediation to veterans, front-line healthcare workers, domestic violence survivors, and other high-trauma populations. This includes managing the process of scheduling TM teaching for multiple instructors and data entry for teaching and expenses.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role, you excel in a fluid environment. You are highly organized, have a keen eye for detail, and possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills. The following are the position’s key responsibilities:
- Schedule teaching and follow-up sessions for several TM Teachers by coordinating their calendars - ensuring that there are no conflicts and confirming all relevant details are correct (name, location, contact information, etc.)
- Provide administrative support to New York-based TM Teachers
- Maintain and update Salesforce database
- Accurately log teacher expenses in Certify
- Verify that conference rooms are available and booked for each session
- Confirm that relevant training information is disbursed via emails before each session
- Additional responsibilities as required
Requirements
- 1-2 years of scheduling experience
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Comfortable interfacing with new and existing partners
- Skilled in prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines
- Ability to pivot when working on multiple projects
- Understanding of Google Calendar
- Experience with database entry with platforms such as Salesforce
- Experience with expense management systems such as Certify
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong follow-up skills
- Professional demeanor with a keen understanding of the importance of confidentiality
To Apply
Please email cover letter and resume in pdf format (job title in the subject area) to
Office Manager (Washington, DC)
Reports to: Director, The Meditation Center
Classification: Full Time/Exempt
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $45,000 - $55,000, Commensurate with experience
About the David Lynch Foundation
The David Lynch Foundation (“DLF” or the “Foundation”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 2005 to address the epidemic of trauma and toxic stress among underserved populations through the implementation of the evidence-based Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique. DLF delivers this program in Washington, DC, through The Center for Resilience. DLF has earned broad public interest and support for its work to bring this simple, evidence-based meditation intervention to its core target populations: veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress and their families, healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID pandemic, domestic violence survivors, those suffering from opioid and alcohol use disorder and people in high crime, high need areas.
DLF has three regional offices: its operational headquarters in New York City (where there is also a significant programmatic presence), a programmatic and government locus in Washington, DC, and a programmatic hub in Los Angeles. One of the Foundation’s primary long-term objectives is to make TM widely accessible to all who will benefit from it – with cost to the individual not being a barrier. Our work in Washington, DC is focused on both on serving high need and underserved communities and on pursuing a strategy to secure reimbursement for this evidence-based intervention through insurance reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and government funding sources.
The Opportunity
Within the District of Columbia, DLF has three offices – one in Dupont Circle, one in Southeast Washington, DC, and one on Capitol Hill. This position will manage the day-to-day operations and affairs of the three (3) DLF offices and support staff who work there.
This role is in person and requires local travel among the DLF offices in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role, you excel in a dynamic and fluid environment. You are an innovative thinker, highly organized and capable of juggling multiple priorities successfully. The following are the position’s key responsibilities:
- Support in-house data entry and appointment systems.
- Receive and sort incoming mail and packages while also managing outgoing mail.
- Coordinate and assist with events in collaboration with team members, ensuring that event execution is seamless and successful.
- Maintain and organize the office, and order general office supplies.
- Provide auxiliary administrative support as necessary, including scheduling meetings/follow-ups, maintaining calendars, creating reports, etc.
- Any other administrative duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Requirements
- 2-5 years of work experience in an administrative/office management role
- Must have exceptional attention to detail
- Must have strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to prioritize
- A driven self-starter who can work independently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must have strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Experience with Salesforce desired, though not required
- A multifaceted individual, willing and able to wear many hats is a huge plus.
- Openness to learning the Transcendental Meditation Technique.
To Apply
Please email cover letter and resume in pdf format (job title in the subject area) to
Position: Government Affairs Manager
Reports to: President of The Center for Resilience – A Division of the David Lynch Foundation
Classification: Full Time/Exempt
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 Per Year
About the David Lynch Foundation
The David Lynch Foundation (“DLF” or the “Foundation”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2005 to address the epidemic of trauma and toxic stress among underserved populations through the implementation of the evidence-based Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique. DLF delivers this program in Washington, DC, through The Center for Resilience – A Division of DLF. DLF has earned broad public interest and support for its work to bring this simple, evidence-based meditation intervention to its core target populations: veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress and their families, healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID pandemic, domestic violence survivors, those suffering from opioid and alcohol use disorder and people living in high crime, high need areas.
DLF has three regional hubs: an operational headquarters in New York City (where there is also a significant programmatic presence), three offices in Washington, DC (Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, and at THEARC, a campus of nonprofits located east of the Anacostia River), and a programmatic hub in Los Angeles.
One of the Foundation’s primary long-term objectives is to make TM widely accessible to all who will benefit from it – with cost to the individual not being a barrier. In order to accomplish this goal, DLF is pursuing a series of gold standards, Phase 3 randomized controlled trials on the effects of TM on three intractable and costly chronic health disorders. The first three such large-scale research studies will examine TM’s effect on:
- trauma, which afflicts eight million Americans in any given year (8% of the entire population will have PTSD at some point in their lives, and this includes over 1 million veterans);
- heart disease and hypertension, which afflicts over100 million Americans with a disproportionate impact on communities of color; and
- anxiety, depression, burnout, and compromised resilience, which afflict 60 million Americans.
Our work in Washington, DC is focused on pursuing a strategy to secure reimbursement for this evidence-based intervention through private and public insurance, Employee Assistance Programs, and government funding sources.
The Opportunity
The Government Affairs Manager position will play a vital role in taking the Foundation to its next level of impact by developing close government relationships and community partnerships in the District and on Capitol Hill. The individual will interact with local, state, and federal legislative bodies and government agencies to represent and communicate the Foundation’s business plans and interests.
DLF’s Government Relations office, run out of its Capitol Hill location, is focused on:
- Informing government leaders and policy-makers about the evidence-based, cost-effective benefits of Transcendental Meditation in addressing (among other concerns) post-traumatic stress disorder; depression and related sleep disorders; suicidal ideation among veterans, healthcare workers and those afflicted by violence; and other trauma-related disorders among youth.
- Exploring avenues of federal, state and local government funding opportunities.
General Responsibilities
To be successful in this role, the individual must excel in a dynamic and fluid environment. You are an innovative thinker with the confidence to both bring your own ideas and contacts to the effort and implement the strategy that has been developed to date. This position will:
- Mange our quickly growing network of thought leaders and influencers at the federal level (both elected and non-elected officials), in coordination with the CEO and the President of The Center for Resilience;
- Support and collaborate closely with retained government affairs experts on various projects;
- Manage a pipeline of key decision-makers and influencers who will help the foundation locate and secure funding for programmatic opportunities.
Specific Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain working relationships with priority congressional offices; plan and manage visits to elected officials and committees of jurisdiction; track follow-up activities.
- Act as the Foundation’s local representative at functions and events, as needed.
- Prepare documents and other materials required for meetings, hearings, and briefings.
- Track federal legislation and hearings in pertinent areas, including annual appropriations, with a specific focus on proposed or pending legislation related to our work to help veterans, first responders, and frontline health care workers.
- Work with the CEO and President to plan and innovate ways to increase awareness of TM on Capitol Hill, including fly ins, town halls, press briefings, Hill briefings, Dear Colleagues, etc.
- Help build and maintain professional relationships with members of federal, state, and local government entities and agencies.
- Other duties, as required
Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in roles related to government, communications, and/or public affairs
- Skilled communicator with a warm and executive presence capable of comfortably navigating among government and business leaders
- Refined interpersonal and people management skills
- Ability to effectively build and utilize influence within the company and among external stakeholders
- Strong organization and prioritization skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Astute attention to detail
- A collaborative nature, but also the ability to work independently
- Passion for helping those overcoming toxic stress and trauma in our core areas (veterans, health care workers, addiction and recovery, trauma) will be a major plus
Compensation commensurate with experience
To Apply
Please email cover letter and resume in pdf format (job title in the subject area) to