About Principled Business

Principled Business is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization activating capitalists to advance the principles of capitalism. We believe capitalism is the greatest force for good, and that those within the system have a responsibility to live up to its promise.

We convene and equip investors, executives, and entrepreneurs to see themselves as moral agents whose work advances human dignity, agency, prosperity, and happiness. We then activate them as advocates and exemplars of free enterprise in their companies, communities, and the broader culture, strengthening public understanding and support for capitalism.

Role Overview

Principled Business is seeking a full-time, remote Program Operations Associate to support the execution of our convenings, salons, trainings, cohorts, and program content.

This role works directly with and supports program leadership. The Associate will help translate program plans into well-coordinated execution, ensuring that logistics, communications, materials, and follow-through are handled with consistency and precision.

This is a high-execution role for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple moving pieces without dropping the ball.

Key Responsibilities

1) Program Delivery and Logistics

• Support planning and execution for virtual and in-person programs, including run-of-show documents, timelines, and checklists.
• Coordinate logistics and communications with speakers, facilitators, and participants.
• Prepare and organize materials for sessions, including agendas, participant packets, links, and notes.

2) Participant Communications and Onboarding

• Draft and refine participant communications, including confirmations, reminders, and follow-ups.
• Support onboarding workflows such as registration, calendar coordination, Zoom links, and FAQs.
• Ensure participants have clear, timely information and a smooth onboarding experience.

3) Program Content and Editorial Support

• Proofread and lightly edit program curricula, handouts, and supporting resources.
• Maintain an organized internal library of program assets, templates, and recordings.
• Capture session notes and convert them into clear, usable internal documentation.

4) Participant Experience and Feedback

• Build and send post-event surveys, track responses, and summarize key insights.
• Support participant follow-ups and interviews, including scheduling, note-taking, and synthesis.
• Maintain a running log of feedback, including themes, wins, pain points, and improvement areas.

5) Coordination, Tracking, and Systems

• Maintain accurate rosters, attendance records, and basic program metrics.
• Track action items and deadlines across program workstreams.
• Produce lists, exports, and recap notes to support program management.

6) Program Marketing and Promotion Support

• Draft and refine promotional copy for programs, including email invitations and short-form content.
• Support outreach to targeted audiences and partners to drive attendance.
• Coordinate simple asset needs such as speaker bios, session descriptions, and materials organization.
• Track basic promotion performance and summarize results.

Ideal Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and consistent follow-through.
• Clear writing ability with solid editorial instincts.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and process reliability.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets and collaborative tools.
• Interest in program execution, events, or operations within a mission-driven organization.

About the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation

The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable organization whose mission is to eliminate compulsory unionism abuses through strategic litigation and public information programs.

The Right to Work principle affirms the right of every American to earn a living without being forced to belong to a union. Despite this principle, millions of workers are compelled to associate with unions to keep their jobs. 

Since 1968, the Foundation has provided free legal aid to workers to enforce their rights against compulsory unionism and establish new legal precedents that expand those rights. Foundation attorneys have long been at the forefront of litigating key cases on this issue, including nearly every major Supreme Court case on forced unionism. The practice areas of Foundation attorneys include:

• Labor and administrative law before the National Labor Relations Board and other labor agencies;
• Constitutional law before federal courts; and 
• Religious liberty law before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and courts.     

More information about the Foundation can be found here.

The Foundation is seeking an attorney to work, in person, at its office in Springfield, Virginia, which is located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Foundation staff attorneys represent individual workers in cases against governments, unions, and employers that concern compulsory unionism. The position involves drafting briefs and other legal documents, conducting legal research, and otherwise participating in litigation before federal agencies and courts on behalf of workers. Therefore, applicants must demonstrate strong legal writing and analytical skills, as well as a commitment to the Right to Work principle.

The position is open to bar-admitted attorneys, as well as third year law students who intend to take the bar in the summer of 2026.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in working for the Foundation. If you are selected for an interview, additional information may be requested.

Job Summary

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) seeks a motivated and organized professional to support the growth and engagement of ALEC’s private sector partners. This position will help implement strategies to recruit, retain, and engage private sector members and partners, while expanding sponsorship support for ALEC events and educational programming.

Working closely with the Senior Director of Partnerships and Engagement, this individual will cultivate relationships with current and prospective members, coordinate outreach efforts, and assist in developing engagement opportunities that strengthen ALEC’s network of private sector leaders and policymakers.

The successful candidate will be a proactive communicator who can manage multiple projects simultaneously, contribute to strategic initiatives, and support the continued growth of ALEC’s partnerships program. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to ALEC’s mission of advancing the principles of free markets, federalism, and limited government.

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About Principled Business

Principled Business is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization activating capitalists to advance the principles of capitalism. We believe capitalism is the greatest force for good, and that those within the system have a responsibility to live up to its promise.

We convene and equip investors, executives, and entrepreneurs to see themselves as moral agents whose work advances human dignity, agency, prosperity, and happiness. We then activate them as advocates and exemplars of free enterprise in their companies, communities, and the broader culture, strengthening public understanding and support for capitalism.

Role Overview

Principled Business is seeking a full-time, remote Strategic Marketing Associate to support the execution of our media, messaging, and content efforts.

This role works directly with and supports marketing and communications leadership. The Associate will help translate messaging priorities into clear, consistent outputs across written, visual, and digital channels, ensuring that content is not only well-produced but effectively distributed and aligned with our brand.

The focus of this role is execution and amplification. This includes drafting and refining copy, producing on-brand visual assets, supporting media placement, and helping build the systems that allow our message to scale and perform.

This is a high-execution role for someone who can work across content formats, maintain strong brand consistency, and use basic performance data to improve output over time.

Key Responsibilities

1) Content Development and Editorial Execution

• Draft, edit, and refine written content across formats, including articles, emails, social posts, and campaign materials.
• Ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with organizational voice and brand standards across all outputs.
• Adapt core messaging for different channels and audiences while maintaining coherence and integrity.

2) Visual Content and Brand Execution

• Create simple, clean visual assets to accompany written content, including graphics for social and digital distribution.
• Ensure all materials adhere to brand guidelines, including tone, formatting, and visual consistency.
• Coordinate and organize visual assets, templates, and reusable design elements.

3) Media and Distribution Support

• Support placement and distribution of content across owned channels, partner platforms, and external media opportunities.
• Research and maintain lists of relevant media outlets, platforms, and distribution partners.
• Assist in drafting outreach for media placement and content partnerships.
• Apply basic SEO principles and content structuring to improve discoverability and reach.

4) Capitalists for Capitalism Magazine Support

• Assist in editing, formatting, and preparing written content for publication.
• Coordinate contributor materials, drafts, and revisions.
• Support production timelines to ensure consistent, high-quality publication.

5) Messaging and Content Systems

• Help build and maintain internal libraries of messaging, templates, and reusable content.
• Organize content so it can be efficiently adapted and redeployed across formats and channels.
• Support the development of repeatable processes for content creation, branding, and distribution.

6) Performance Tracking and Iteration

• Track performance across content and campaigns, including engagement, reach, and conversion indicators.
• Use basic analytics and measurement tools to generate simple reports and summaries.
• Identify patterns and support iterative improvements to messaging, distribution, and format based on performance data.

Ideal Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing ability, with the capacity to produce clear, structured, and persuasive content.
• Ability to work across multiple content formats, including written, visual, and digital media.
• Comfort creating and refining on-brand visual assets using basic design tools.
• Familiarity with media measurement, analytics, and performance tracking.
• Working knowledge of SEO principles and content optimization for discoverability.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in brand voice, tone, and presentation.
• Ability to execute reliably with direction and manage multiple deadlines.
• Organized and process-oriented, with the ability to maintain clean systems and workflows.
• Interest in media, communications, and the role of ideas in shaping culture.

About FEE

The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the economic, ethical, and legal principles of a free society. Since its founding in 1946, FEE has been committed to inspiring and educating individuals on the values of personal freedom, entrepreneurship, and sound economic thinking. Through various high-impact programs, digital content, publications, and events, FEE empowers individuals to understand the economic principles that drive prosperity and fosters a society rooted in individual rights and limited government.

About the Role

FEE seeks a detail-oriented, highly motivated Operations Associate to support and execute key internal processes that keep our organization running smoothly. This role focuses on execution excellence: maintaining established systems, ensuring operational consistency, and supporting cross-team coordination.

This role serves as the operational backbone for internal people systems and organizational workflows, ensuring consistent execution, accuracy, and follow-through across core administrative processes.

The ideal candidate is thoughtful and proactive, someone who understands how small details connect to big-picture outcomes and takes pride in getting things right. By keeping existing operations running effectively, this person will help create capacity for new initiatives and continued organizational growth.

The Operations Associate will report to the Strategy and Operations Manager. This is an entry-level, virtual position.

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The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) seeks an Outreach Coordinator to join its high-energy, high-impact partnerships team. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, outgoing and have a desire to help grow the nation’s largest nonpartisan, individual membership association of state legislators.

The Outreach Coordinator will support and refine the legislator engagement and local elected official programs.

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About America’s Future

America’s Future is the premier talent accelerator and professional community for the next generation of classical liberals. We equip rising leaders with the skills, experiences, and community support they need to become principled champions of classical liberalism throughout their careers. Our national network strengthens the people and culture that keep the freedom movement thriving.

Job Summary

America’s Future is seeking a full-time, DC-based Community Engagement Manager to support the organization’s operations, digital presence, and growing national network.

This is a junior-to-mid-level role (3+ years of experience) designed for someone who is both highly organized and people-oriented. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and excited to contribute to a fast-paced, startup-style nonprofit environment.

This is a one-year contract role in conjuction with the Koch Associate Program (KAP), with the potential to transition into a full-time, long-term position.

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Actively engage with America’s Future’s audience across digital platforms
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, fellows, and partner organizations
• Support outreach and coordination with partner organizations for events and programming
• Help foster a strong, welcoming, and high-energy community in Washington, DC

Digital Marketing & Content Creation

• Support the execution of social media strategy across platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and TikTok
• Collaborate with the CMO to plan and create content, including event promotions, fellowship marketing, and community storytelling
• Create short-form video content (Reels/TikTok) and assist with real-time event coverage
• Assist with email marketing campaigns and audience engagement

Event Support

• Support planning and execution of DC-based events, including logistics, run-of-show, and on-site coordination
• Manage and coordinate event volunteers
• Ensure smooth execution and a high-quality guest experience

Operations & Office Management

• Maintain day-to-day office operations, including inventory, supplies, and general organization
• Manage scheduling and usage of the America’s Future clubhouse space
• Support the execution of recurring coworking days and in-office programming
• Oversee donor and sponsor fulfillment, including gift caging and distribution
• Manage and maintain internal systems, including Salesforce, Eventbrite, SurveyMonkey, and Mailchimp
• Ensure accurate data entry, organization, and reporting across platforms

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in operations, marketing, events, or community engagement
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and systems-thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with or willingness to learn tools such as Salesforce, Eventbrite, Mailchimp, and SurveyMonkey
• Comfortable creating video content
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events

Ideal Candidate

• Personable and charismatic
• Entrepreneurial, scrappy, and optimistic
• A team player who thrives in a startup-style environment
• Both a strong executor and someone who looks for ways to improve systems and processes
• Excited to take ownership and grow within the organization

This role is best suited for someone who takes initiative and is comfortable owning both execution and continuous improvement.

You should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities may shift.

This role requires a high level of energy, responsiveness, and enthusiasm for engaging with people both online and in person.

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• Location: Washington, DC (fully in-person, with flexibility for one remote day per week)
• Schedule: Full-time, with occasional evenings and weekends required for events
• Contract: One-year KAP role with potential for full-time hire

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• Opportunity to play a key role in building and growing a national community
• Fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment with significant room for growth
• Direct exposure to a wide network of professionals, organizations, and ideas

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Job Summary

The Academic Research Analyst supports organizational decision-making by analyzing and interpreting data related to IHS programs, partnerships, research outputs, and institutional impact. Reporting to the Director of Academic Research, this role produces structured analyses and written reports that inform strategy, respond to internal and external requests, and support recurring organizational reporting. The Analyst works with both data and internal stakeholders to ensure analytical outputs are accurate, clearly communicated, and aligned with established measurement approaches.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Intake and Stakeholder Support

• Complete analytics projects submitted through established intake processes (e.g., Asana), including both rapid-turnaround requests and longer-term analyses.
• Partner with internal teams (e.g., Programs, Solution Coalitions, Development, Communications/Marketing, and Leadership) and, as applicable, external partners to clarify questions, confirm definitions, and deliver decision-ready outputs.
• Maintain clear documentation of assumptions, definitions, and methodologies used in recurring or high-use analyses.

Impact Measurement and Reporting

• Analyze data on IHS activities (e.g., funding programs, conferences, seminars, convenings) and related partner activity to support measurement of effectiveness and impact.
• Provide recurring reporting metrics and ad hoc reporting support, including manual validation as needed to ensure outputs answer the intended question.
• Support analysis of scholarly and research outputs across relevant disciplines (e.g., economics, political science, philosophy, law, history) as required for institutional reporting and impact narratives.

Data Preparation and Quality for Analysis

• Extract, organize, and prepare datasets from CRM and other data systems for analysis and reporting.
• Validate analytical datasets and outputs for accuracy and consistency; identify data limitations and caveats and communicate them clearly to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the appropriate data owner(s) when data issues affect reporting accuracy or analytical reliability.

Tools, Process Improvement, and Analytical Development

• Identify opportunities to improve analysis workflows (e.g., repeatable queries, templates, dashboards, or lightweight automation) in coordination with the Director of Business Intelligence.
• Learn and apply additional analytical tools as needed (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau or comparable tools, as well as artificial intelligence) to improve efficiency and analytical quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., social science, economics, public policy, statistics, data analytics, or comparable discipline).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct data analysis and produce clear written analytical outputs (professional, academic, or equivalent experience).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain findings to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple requests, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a high-demand environment.
• Ability to evaluate information from multiple sources, reconcile inconsistencies, and document assumptions.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in statistics, quantitative methods, or program evaluation.
• Experience working with nonprofit, academic, or research datasets and/or impact measurement.
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, R, or similar tools used for analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with academic research environments and classical liberal ideas.

About Young Voices

Young Voices identifies, develops, and promotes the next generation of pro-liberty communicators in policy, journalism, and academia. Founded in 2013, we operate a talent pipeline that takes early-career writers and turns them into nationally recognized voices.

In 2025, Young Voices secured over 2,100 media placements across outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, BBC, Fox News, and Politico, reaching an audience of more than 150 million.

Our programs include the Contributor Program, which develops emerging media talent, the Dissident Project, which brings firsthand accounts of life under authoritarian regimes into U.S. classrooms, and a growing set of initiatives designed to shape the national conversation around freedom.

About the Role

Young Voices is seeking an Editor to lead the development, coaching, and placement of contributor content across two core lanes: traditional op-eds and emerging narrative-driven journalism.

This is a high-impact editorial role responsible for helping contributors succeed not only as opinion writers but as story-driven communicators capable of turning policy ideas into compelling, human-centered narratives that resonate with broad audiences.

The ideal candidate is an experienced editor or journalist who has worked across both opinion and reported or narrative formats, and who is excited about the opportunity to help build a new generation of liberty communicators capable of shaping public debate through both argument and story.

The Editor reports to the Director of Programs and works closely with the broader Programs and Communications teams. This is a full-time, in-person position based in New York, NY, or Washington, DC, with flexibility for 2 days of remote work per week. Some travel (up to~15%) may be required.

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Who We Are

Independent Women's trusted experts, analysis, and data enable us to drive informed conversations to build support for better policy solutions. We are different, in that we successfully talk to not only the conservative base, but to centrist women independents, and Millennials/Gen Z helping them embrace policies and approaches that improve lives.

IW operates as a virtual office. While we maintain regular working hours, our virtual office means staff spends more time getting things done and less time sitting in traffic. Still, we understand the importance of personal relationships, which is why we remain in constant daily communication and hold regular staff and department calls.

Job Summary

IW's Policy Analyst (for Family Policy) is responsible for following, analyzing, researching, writing, and speaking on policies related to child care, paid leave, and broader family policy issues for IW. She will produce thoughtful policy content that builds support for flexible, family-centered policy solutions that expand choice and affordability without significant government expansions. She will serve as a resource whenever IW’s family policy efforts or the larger organization need support on issues related to child care, paid leave, and family economic security.

She must be comfortable working to advance IW’s mission and share our core values, be a team player who is happy to say “yes” to any and all tasks, and be knowledgeable about the family policy landscape and broader policy and communications environment. She should be a self-starter who is detail- and results-oriented.

With hard work, IW’s Policy Analyst (Family Policy) could gain invaluable skills, develop subject-matter expertise, grow a network of relationships, and advance into a role that offers even more opportunities to contribute content for IW. Initially, however, the role is focused on offering support to IW’s policy team and existing policy experts and staff.

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About Cato 

The Cato Institute is a public policy research organization—a think tank—dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues.

Founded in 1977, Cato owes its name to Cato’s Letters, a series of essays published in 18th-century England that presented a vision of a society free from excessive government power. Those essays inspired the architects of the American Revolution. And the simple, timeless principles of that revolution — individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace – animate Cato’s research to this day. The Cato Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Overview

Cato is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Marketing Coordinator to join our expanding marketing team. This role is a key opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a fast-moving, high-impact team that is redefining how a think tank connects with the world. We operate like an in-house creative agency: strategic, collaborative, and passionate about bringing the ideas of freedom to life through powerful campaigns and experiences.

If you are eager to grow in your career and learn from experienced professionals, this position offers direct access to senior marketing leadership and exposure across the organization, from scholars and policy experts to multimedia producers and event strategists. You will learn the full spectrum of integrated marketing, from modern channels like digital advertising, PPC (pay per click), data and analytics, and lifecycle marketing to traditional tactics like print, direct mail, and email campaigns.

This is your chance to help shape Cato’s next chapter as we scale our marketing capabilities to support major initiatives like the country’s 250th anniversary and Cato’s 50th. You will play a visible role in campaigns that reach policymakers, educators, journalists, and freedom-minded audiences worldwide.

The position is hybrid, based in Washington, DC, and includes two in-office days and three remote days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support advertising operations by maintaining ad calendars, coordinating asset specifications and deliverables (print and digital), managing vendor communications, and processing invoices.
• Assist in executing integrated marketing campaigns that include both modern (digital ads, PPC, analytics, lifecycle marketing) and traditional (print, direct mail, email) tactics.
• Coordinate logistics for conferences, exhibits, and outreach programs, including exhibitor registrations, hotel bookings, on-site rentals, and materials management.
• Create and update marketing collateral such as event flyers, digital banners, promotional materials, and internal campaign documents.
• Manage team swag and promotional item workflows, including product sourcing, order tracking, and invoice processing.
• Collaborate with web staff to build and update campaign or event landing pages that drive engagement and lead capture.
• Maintain marketing content displays across public spaces, ensuring timely rotation of materials and visual consistency with brand standards.
• Build and maintain Excel-based reports, charts, and tracking tables to monitor marketing performance and campaign outcomes.
• Support day-to-day team needs by handling requests for creative production, campaign materials, and communications coordination.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to expand skills in data analytics, advertising, and digital tools.
• Contribute creative ideas and feedback to campaign planning discussions to help strengthen messaging and audience engagement.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• 2–3+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field
• Demonstrated interest in public policy and in Cato’s mission to advance a free and open society
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to build and format charts, tables, and reports to communicate campaign performance
• Working knowledge of both traditional and digital marketing tactics, including PPC, digital advertising, direct mail, and email campaigns
• Optional: Familiarity with content management systems, digital advertising platforms, and creative production tools
• A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Ability to travel: up to 10%

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• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to accuracy and tone
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with creative, web, and communications teams.
• Commitment to professional growth and willingness to learn new tools and techniques as Cato scales its marketing capacity.

About Cato 

The Cato Institute is a public policy research organization—a think tank—dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues.

Founded in 1977, Cato owes its name to Cato’s Letters, a series of essays published in 18th-century England that presented a vision of a society free from excessive government power. Those essays inspired the architects of the American Revolution. And the simple, timeless principles of that revolution — individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace – animate Cato’s research to this day. The Cato Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Overview

The Cato Institute, a non-profit public policy research foundation headquartered in Washington, DC, seeks a Conference Operations Specialist to support the operations and administrative responsibilities for a variety of events managed by the Conference Team. This role includes managing the following responsibilities across 20+ events: creating key event planning documents, printing key event materials, overseeing supplies inventory, and coordinating shipments. This role will also provide on-site support for events held at Cato and throughout the country. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.

This is a hybrid position in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

This position collaborates closely with multiple members of the Conference team to manage and execute the processes associated with the responsibilities outlined below across multiple events:

• Create key event documents which include registration websites, catering documents, audio-visual run of shows, timelines to upload to the project management system, and shipping lists.
• Manage the Conference department supplies, which include supply ordering and inventory management, arranging and overseeing shipping to events, and returning to inventory received shipments.
• Produce printed materials (including but not limited to badges, rosters, and place cards) and ensure their accuracy.
• Continuously update long-standing department event management records.
• Administer vendor payments and budget reconciliations.
• Provide additional assistance to the Conference Team as needed.
• On-site support for in-person events in Washington, DC, and throughout the country.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years of events experience.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects at one time.
• Demonstrated history of success in managing inventory and supplies.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of EMS, Social Tables, and Swoogo is a plus.
• An understanding of libertarian principles and Cato’s mission is preferred.

• Capable of effectively working in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines; manages time without constant supervision.
• Proactive and stay informed regarding upcoming tasks; easily adapts if the project changes scope.
• Highly effective communication and collaboration skills paired with exceptional attention to detail, quality, and accuracy.
•  Organized, enthusiastic, efficient, and committed personality able to work  
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• Strong customer service skills with a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Positive and professional demeanor at all times while working with staff, vendors, and attendees.
• Position requires 20% travel throughout the year and may increase.

About the Mercatus Center

The Mercatus Center at George Mason Universityis a university-based research center dedicated to advancing knowledge about how markets and institutions foster prosperity and human flourishing. Through research, academic programs, and public engagement, Mercatus supports scholars and students working at the intersection of economics, philosophy, and public policy.

Job Summary

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University seeks a bright, motivated, and detail-oriented Program Associate to join the Research and Programs team. This role supports the Mercatus Center’s academic research and fellowship programs through event coordination, program logistics, scholar support, communications, and administrative operations.

The Program Associate will work closely with program leads, scholars, students, and staff to help ensure the successful execution of events, research initiatives, and day-to-day program activities. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, proactive, and interested in higher education, public policy, and classical liberal ideas.

The team encourages professional development through mentorship, skill-building opportunities, and university coursework. This role is particularly well suited for candidates interested in long-term growth in research administration, academic programming, or public policy.

This position reports to the Program Manager, Research & Programs, and works primarily from the Mercatus Center’s Fairfax office on George Mason University’s main campus in Fairfax, VA.

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About Cato 

The Cato Institute is a public policy research organization—a think tank—dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues.

Founded in 1977, Cato owes its name to Cato’s Letters, a series of essays published in 18th-century England that presented a vision of a society free from excessive government power. Those essays inspired the architects of the American Revolution. And the simple, timeless principles of that revolution — individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace – animate Cato’s research to this day. The Cato Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Overview

The Cato Institute is seeking a Research Associate to support the Director of Budget and Entitlement Policy with research and related administrative tasks.

The Research Associate will help produce research summaries and original policy analysis for different publications, including working papers, blog posts, op-eds, tweets, and books. They will support the Director with topical briefs, fiscal data analyses, and organizational tasks that support Cato’s mission. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of economics and is a self-starter, curious, and detail-oriented.

This position could be hybrid, fully remote, or at Cato’s office.

Responsibilities

• Support the research of the Budget and Entitlement Policy team. 
• Support the administrative and organizational needs of the Budget and Entitlement Policy team.
• Produce the weekly Debt Digest, including synthesizing fiscal developments, analyzing budget data, and drafting concise summaries for publication, and similar newsletter features.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in economics or political science.
• No prior work experience required.

Skills

• Passion for the intersection of economics, government policy, and libertarianism.
• Familiarity with basic economic and budgeting concepts. 
• Empirical skills and familiarity with R, STATA, Excel, and other statistical programs are a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong writing skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and demonstrated ability to question assumptions, think independently, and advance new ideas.

To Apply

Please submit the following materials in one PDF file:

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter/Intro Email.
• Two work samples (original data analyses, research reports, working papers, peer-reviewed articles, dissertations, data memos, blog posts, etc.).

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The Director, Major Gifts Partnerships (internally known as Partnership Advisor) leads the development of high-value relationships with leading institutional and family foundations and select major individual donors, securing 7-figure+ commitments that advance Stand Together’s most critical priorities.

This role operates at the intersection of philanthropy, strategy, and capital deployment - engaging foundation executives and family principals as a trusted advisor, and translating complex initiatives into clear, investable opportunities. The position requires disciplined pipeline management, sophisticated stakeholder navigation, and the ability to close multi-year commitments within complex decision environments.

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