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Job Posted 10/30/20Are you interested in working at the intersection of politics, elections, public policy, and education? Do you love to travel and meet new people? If so, the Leadership Institute's Grassroots Programs Coordinator position may be a place to continue on your career path. We are looking for a solid conservative with a background in center-right public policy and activism knowledge.
The candidate should at least five years of demonstrable campaign and public policy experience, not including previous volunteer and internship positions. Candidate must enjoy public speaking, networking, teaching, and approximately 50% short-term weekend travel.
The job also involves approximately 30% of administrative duties.
The position is based out of the Leadership Institute's Arlington, VA headquarters.
Grassroots Programs Coordinator at The Leadership Institute
Summary: Responsible for coordinating all aspects of grassroots education for the nation's leading conservative training organization. A previous background in political organizing is necessary. Having prior experience in designing and delivering training materials is highly preferred. The candidate can expect approximately 40-50% short-term travel with most of the travel taking place on weekends.
Duties: The candidate is responsible for the recruitment, marketing, and organization of multiple training programs. This political skills-focused The Leadership Institute's training programs designed to educate elected officials, candidates, campaign staff, public policy organizations, and grassroots activists.
Our Grassroots Programs include a curriculum focused on teaching campaigns, activism, communications, fundraising, and get-out-the-vote tactics and strategies to center-right organizations and individuals. The candidate must possess strong public speaking skills, and high proficiency in PowerPoint is needed. The candidate will also be responsible for updating curricula, public speaking, attendee recruitment, and program logistics for both program attendees as well as adjunct faculty at workshops.
The Grassroots Programs Coordinator will routinely aid in creating, updating, and presenting the course content to participants. The candidate must possess multiple years of advanced and proven political organizing experience with a grassroots focus as well as paid political campaign experience. Several years of previous campaign experience with a demonstrated increase in responsibility is necessary. It is highly desirable that the candidate has established political networks and is also capable of developing new contacts throughout the country.
Required Skills: Individuals must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to be flexible. Prior public speaking experience is necessary and is an essential part of the coordinator position. The applicant should be comfortable teaching to both small and large size groups ranging from 20-200 people.
Desirable Skills: Campaign Experience, Teaching, Communications, Curriculum Development, Leadership Coalition Building, Fundraising, and Development
Required Certifications: None
All interested candidates should email their resume to Robert Arnakis, rarnakis@leadershipinstitute.org
and complete the Leadership Institutes PPQ: LeadershipInstitute.org/PPQ.
Job Posted 04/16/21
The Leadership Institute (LI), based in Arlington, VA, seeks an Intern Coordinator to manage the LI Intern Program and provide leadership, direction, and coordination for all intern functions within the organization. The coordinator will also manage LI’s career consultation program.
Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned
To apply, please email your resume to kdobson@leadershipinstitute.org
This position is for the 2021 Fall semester. Training will begin the week of July 26th, 2021.
The Leadership Institute is seeking Field Representatives for the Fall 2021 semester.
Since 1997, The Leadership Institute has recruited and trained the best and brightest young conservative activists for its National Field Program. Leadership Institute Field Representatives are the face of the conservative movement on college campuses across the country.
If selected for the LI Field Rep program, you will travel to college campuses within your assigned region through the end of the fall semester. At each college, you will organize, train, and inspire students to promote and defend conservative ideas and values on their campus.
LI Field Reps help students start conservative student organizations or publications on campus and provide them with the skills they need to help their groups succeed.
In addition to a base salary of $15,000, Field Reps have the opportunity to receive a $5,000 performance bonus at the end of the semester, the finest training in youth organization, mobilization, and activism prior to being deployed to their assigned region.
After completing the LI Field Rep program, former Field Reps have gone on to work for conservative think tanks, consulting firms, Congressional offices, and national and state political parties. Some have even started their own conservative non-profits or have run for political office.
Being a LI Field Rep will open doors to the political world.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to launch your political career today! Apply now -- this may be the most exciting job you’ll ever have and spots go FAST. Over 1,200 inquiries were made into the program last year.
Required Skills
Candidates for this position must have a knowledge and understanding of conservative philosophy with a dedication to grassroots activism and organization. Candidates should also have strong interpersonal skills and should excel in both written and oral communication.
This position involves re-location and a great deal of travel. Candidates for this position must be willing to relocate anywhere in the continental United States for the 2021 fall semester. Due to the travel requirements of this position, interested candidates must have the following items to be considered:
Desired Skills
How to apply
Complete the Public Policy Questionnaire: LeadershipInstitute.org/PPQ
Email resume to Kristin Dobson: KDobson@LeadershipInstitute.org.
Job Posted 04/16/21The Leadership Institute seeks a Development Operations Officer to join our fast-paced and growing Development team. This is an amazing entry-level position for someone interested in rapidly acquiring non-profit fundraising skills. Primary responsibilities are to process mail and donations, read and record the mail sent by the Leadership Institute’s 45,000 donors, update donor records, maintain database hygiene, and assist in the process of quickly thanking donors for their donations. More projects and opportunities will come up as your skills develop.
Opportunities to draft emails to donors and articles for our donor newsletter are available for those with creative skills. Similarly, opportunities to build relationships with donors and cultivate giving increases are available for those with high levels of interpersonal communication skills.
Ideal candidates will be hard working, curious, and ready to learn. The best applicants will have professional experience, preferably in development, be familiar with Salesforce, and possess an appreciation for our mission. Candidates must be detail-oriented, have excellent organizational skills, be capable of meeting hard deadlines, and have flexibility in schedule.
Salary is in the mid-$30k and commensurate with experience.
How to apply
Complete the Public Policy Questionnaire: LeadershipInstitute.org/PPQ
Email a one-page resume and personalized cover letter in PDF format to Laurel Clark at lclark@leadershipinstitute.org.
Job Posted 04/16/21The Leadership Institute is in search of a Mid-level Web Developer who’s ready to help us improve our customer experience by building functional systems that bring our business to new heights. You’ll need to have strong experience in modern Javascript, moderate experience with Linux administration, and some knowledge of DevOps tooling (AWS) and containerization.
As a Web Developer, you’ll be working in conjunction with our Software Development team to develop and deploy new products, assist in managing our infrastructure, associated processes and systems. You must be detail-oriented and a skilled problem solver. You’ll also be helping us streamline our existing business processes, integrating changes and automating new process when applicable.
Required Skills
How to apply
Complete the Public Policy Questionnaire: LeadershipInstitute.org/PPQ
Email resume and personalized cover letter to Chris Fries: cfries@leadershipinstitute.org.
You should also include your salary expectations in the cover letter.
Job Posted 04/16/21The Leadership Institute seeks a Donor Services Officer (DSO) to join our fast-paced and growing Development team. He or she will work to research and build personal relationships with mid-level donors.
This is a robust entry-level position for someone determined to rapidly acquire non-profit fundraising skills as a member of the Leadership Institute’s donor services division. This role provides a unique opportunity to learn all aspects of relational fundraising and donor cultivation techniques.
Numerous professional development opportunities exist through LI’s political training programs (e.g., High-Dollar Fundraising, Public Speaking, Online Fundraising, and Direct Mail) and one-on-one mentoring by LI Development staff.
The Leadership Institute is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 non-profit educational foundation that trains principled conservatives to become effective leaders. The purpose of LI’s DSO position is to increase donor retention and upgrade donors to major giving levels to achieve our mission.
How to apply
Complete the Public Policy Questionnaire: LeadershipInstitute.org/PPQ
Email resume and personalized cover letter to Laurel Clark at lclark@leadershipinstitute.org.
Job Posted 04/16/21The Leadership Institute is hiring a Digital Content Coordinator to work in its External Affairs Division. The External Affairs Division provides marketing support for all the Leadership Institute’s programs and initiatives.
The right candidate thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, enjoys independent research and learning new skills, is a good writer/communicator, and is committed to provide high-quality content to help advance the mission of the Leadership Institute.
Duties: The Digital Content Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Digital Communications Manager and other Leadership Institute staff to complete the essential functions of the role, including:
Why work for the Leadership Institute?
Leadership Institute is among the most respected and long-established organizations in the conservative movement, with more than 230,000 graduates worldwide. You will become part of a friendly team based in Arlington, VA, just a short metro ride from Washington, D.C.
Staff enjoy benefits such as comprehensive health insurance, staff training, and more.
It is a full-time entry-level position.
Qualifications
First and foremost, the ideal candidate will be a smart and ambitious team player with a commitment to LI’s mission.
A bachelor’s degree is preferable with previous experience in either non-profits, campaigns, or marketing.
How to apply
Complete the Public Policy Questionnaire: LeadershipInstitute.org/PPQ
Email a one-page resume and personalized cover letter, including your salary requirements in PDF format, to Sarah Morrison: SMorrison@LeadershipInstitute.org.
Job Posted 04/16/21The International Programs Coordinator is responsible for managing the Leadership Institute’s online and in-person educational programs training conservatives outside of the United States. Experience in the conservative movement and/or campaigns is preferred. Some travel is required.
Duties:The International Programs Coordinator manages the organizing, promotion, and management of training programs held outside of the United States and online, under the direction of the Director of International Programs. Specific responsibilities include working with faculty members, scheduling programs and faculty, promoting programs in coordination with LI’s marketing department, contacts management, working with meeting venues for in-person programs, coordinating travel, and related tasks.
The Leadership Institute’s international programs provide training in campaigns, communications, leadership, management, fundraising, and related subjects, aimed at international conservative audiences. Programs are conducted independently or in concert with other organizations.
The candidate must possess strong communications and organizational skills, and proficiency in public speaking is preferred. A high level of proficiency in PowerPoint is essential.
A significant portion of duties involves the logistics of conducting our international programs, online and in person. Approximately 30% of this position’s responsibilities are administrative. The position is based in our Arlington, VA offices.
Required skills: Strong written and oral communications skills and strong proficiency in PowerPoint and technologies involved with presenting in person are essential. A candidate for this position must be highly organized and possess the ability to track and manage logistical details to an exceedingly high standard.
Desirable skills/background: Campaign, the conservative movement, and public speaking experience.
Reports to: Ron Nehring, Director of International Programs
Location: Leadership Institute headquarters in Arlington, VA
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Ron Nehring at RNehring@LeadershipInstitute.org. The cover letter should describe how the candidate’s skills and background match with the position as described above.
Candidates should also establish an account at LeadershipInstitute.org then complete the Leadership Institute’s Public Policy Questionnaire at LeadershipInstitute.org/PPQ.
Job Posted 05/07/21The Program Operations Coordinator will have a wide range of administrative duties that include event planning, data management, program operations, and hospitality. A very motivated and self-starting individual is sought that has strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities. This job requires being on your feet as much as sitting behind a desk. This role also has room for growth and provides opportunities to develop new skills.
Program Operations Coordinator Job Responsibilities:
Position includes benefits, room for growth, and a yearly salary between 30K-40K.
Start Date: July 19, 2021 or ASAPTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Deirdre Hackleman at DHackleman@LeadershipInstitute.org.
Job Posted 06/28/21The Leadership Institute is seeking a highly organized individual to manage the Institute’s new school board training program.
The ideal candidate will not only develop curriculum and supplemental materials, but will schedule, recruit for, and coordinate trainings online and in-person throughout the country, as well as serve as the lead spokesperson for the project.
Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
The ideal candidate will be:
Qualifications:
To apply: Complete the Public Policy Questionnaire LeadershipInstitute.org/PPQand send resume and cover letter to David Fenner dfenner@leadershipinstitute.org
Job Posted 09/17/21