About Center of the American Experiment:
For more than 30 years, Center of the American Experiment has been the most impactful and effective public policy organization in Minnesota. We lead the way in creating and advocating policies that make Minnesota a freer, more prosperous, and better-governed state. Our work spans a wide range of issues including education, energy, public safety, and the economy—with a mission rooted in advancing common sense solutions for Minnesotans.
About the Position:
Center of the American Experiment is Minnesota’s strongest voice in favor of education reform. We are hiring a full-time education policy fellow to assist our team in researching education-related issues and advocating for school reform, including but not limited to school choice.
The position will actively support other members of the education policy team by researching, writing opinion editorials, news articles on American Experiment’s website, and policy reports, as well as spearheading projects and campaigns.
Applicants will ideally have experience working in education policy and strong research, writing, and data analysis skills. The Education Policy Fellow will work from the Center’s office in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Responsibilities:
- Research relating to education policy issues
- Data analysis regarding educational achievement, spending, and other matters relating to education policy
- Author long-form research papers on education policy issues
- Write approximately three to four posts per week on education issues at AmericanExperiment.org
- Write op-eds for newspapers and other media outlets
- Participate in public events sponsored by American Experiment, and deliver presentations at events sponsored by third parties.
- Appear as a guest on radio and television programs
- Testify before legislative committees in Minnesota, North Dakota and other states
- Participate in American Experiment’s social media and other outreach efforts, including Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, the American Experiment Podcast, etc.
- Generally assist more senior members of the education team
Desired Skills and Expertise:
- 0-5 years of experience working in education policy
- Strong research, writing, data analysis and oral communication skills
- Competence with basic software, e.g. Microsoft Excel
- A background in public policy or education
- Public speaking skills
How to Apply:
To apply, qualified individuals should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:
- Cover letter including:
- An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to the Center’s mission and how you came to those beliefs. Be sure to include at least one specific education policy initiative that resonates with you.
- Salary requirements
- 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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