The American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) educates Americans on the value of personal freedom, free enterprise, property rights, limited government, and sound money. Through rigorous scientific research, AIER demonstrates how these classical liberal principles advance peace, prosperity, and human progress.
The Deputy Director of Strategic Partnerships plays a vital role in advancing AIER’s mission through event planning, coalition building, and partnership development. This position is instrumental in expanding AIER’s influence through the Harwood Salons, legislative briefings, and external relations. The ideal candidate must possess an unwavering commitment to AIER’s classical liberal principles and demonstrate a proven track record in event management and relationship building.
The Deputy Director of Strategic Partnerships is responsible for assisting in crafting the strategic vision of AIER’s events and external relations. This includes developing and implementing ideas for expansion and ensuring overall quality of events and partnerships. The Deputy Director will support the Director of Strategic Partnerships and work with AIER staff across departments. The employee should have an entrepreneurial drive, be independent, thrive under pressure, have a strong attention to detail, and have a personal dedication to AIER’s mission.
This position requires travel within the U.S., comprising up to 40% of the role and a flexible schedule including occasional weeknights and weekends. This position can be based virtually anywhere in the U.S., with preference given to candidates based in Washington, DC or another major U.S. Metropolitan Area. Proximity to a major airport is essential.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership, External Relations, and Event Management
- Lead the development and execution of AIER’s Harwood Salons program, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Develop and implement external relations plans, including our legislative briefings (in Washington, D.C. and the state capitals) and media relationship events.
- Create and implement comprehensive business plans with measurable outcomes.
- Oversee all aspects of event planning, from conception to execution, maintaining the highest standards of quality.
- Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
Partnership Development
- Build and nurture strategic partnerships to expand AIER’s reach and impact.
- Represent AIER at internal and external events, serving as an ambassador for the organization.
- Collaborate with coalition partners, staff, and volunteers to advance organizational goals.
- Support development initiatives and fundraising efforts.
- Drive engagement through customized outreach and marketing strategies.
Qualifications and Skills
- 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Superior interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated excellence in large-scale event planning and execution.
- Proven experience in building and maintaining strategic coalitions.
- Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
- Strong commitment to and understanding of classical liberal principles.
- Strategic thinking and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Outstanding project management capabilities.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and digital marketing tools.
- Ability to travel approximately 40%.
Preferred Qualifications (but not required):
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience in nonprofit fundraising and development.
- Knowledge of Salesforce.
- Knowledge of grassroots organizing.
- Previous work in nonprofit sector.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Cover letter addressing your philosophical interest in AIER, and why the position interests you
- Resume
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.
Questions can be directed to Stephanie Keaveney, Senior Manager of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
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