Talent Market

Talent Market is a nonprofit whose mission is to promote liberty by providing talent for critical roles within the free-market nonprofit sector

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Candidate FAQ

 

Q: Is Talent Market a job board?
A: Negative, Ghost Rider. If all we did was post jobs I reckon we’d all have much more free time on our hands. Talent Market manages searches for free-market nonprofits. Any search we’re working on is one in which we’re partnering closely with the client and spending countless hours and days on (recruiting, vetting, organizing, communicating, driving the process forward, etc.).

Q: Is the role I see on your openings list still open?
A: Yes! That’s why we call it an “openings list”. Get it? 🙂  In all seriousness, any job listed on our site is still open. We remove jobs as soon as they are filled. 

Q: If I apply for a job, how long will it be before I know if the organization wants to pursue my candidacy?
A: That’s the $64,000 question, and the truth is, we have no idea! Some clients are very responsive and they provide updates about candidates within a few days. Other clients take weeks. And, if you really want the cold, hard truth, some clients take months.
While we can’t tell you exactly how long it will take, we can assure you that we will let you know when we have news from the client about your candidacy — whether that means two days or two months. We are not the kind of fly-by-night organization that leaves our candidates hanging.

Q: What is the timeline for the organization to make a hiring decision and what is the projected start date?
A: While some clients provide us with a target start date before the search begins, all of this depends on how the search takes shape. We do not work with detailed timelines since every search is unique.

Q: Does Talent Market share all applicants with the hiring organization or does it filter out some of them?
A: Talent Market shares 100% of the candidates who apply for a job with the hiring organization. Our clients make all of the decisions regarding which candidates to pursue. So, if you don’t get the job, please don’t create a voodoo doll of one of us and stab it with needles. 

Q: Do I have to submit a specific application for each job I want to apply for?
A: Is that a trick question? YES! Every search we manage requires at least a cover letter and resume. The applications that get the most traction in the free-market world are tailored and demonstrate a candidate’s passion for the role/organization. 

Q: How much is Talent Market getting paid if I get placed?
A: Talent Market is a nonprofit organization and we don’t charge for our services. We’re doing what we do not because we get a big placement fee, but because we love liberty.

Q: What kinds of openings do you fill?
A: We focus on finding talented individuals for openings of all kinds. The types of roles available include senior management, fundraising, communications, policy, operations, project management, legal, marketing, external relations, outreach, finance, and technology.

Q: What is your biggest talent need.
A: Fundraising! Hands down, fundraising is our biggest talent need (roughly a third of our openings!). If you are considering a career in development, check out this article. 

Q: To whom should I address my cover letter?
A: It’s up to you. The hiring manager is always a good call. 

Q: How do I combine my resume and cover letter into one PDF?
A: The Google Machine can help not only with this, but with myriad answers to some of life’s most pressing questions. 

Q: I see the job I applied for and was rejected from is still on your site. Should I reapply?
A: Unless the job description has changed substantially since you originally applied, we wouldn’t suggest applying again.

Q: I’m not looking for a full-time job yet. Where can I apply for internships?
A: Talent Market doesn’t work to fill internships. We only work on full-time, permanent positions in the free-market nonprofit sector. But we do have a list of internships and other programs that might be helpful for students and recent graduates! And, just because you aren’t looking for a full-time permanent position right now doesn’t mean you can’t send us your resume! It is never too early to get connected with us!

Q: Should I send you letters of recommendation?
A: All required application materials are included in the job description. Additional materials may be requested throughout the process, but we don’t suggest sending unrequested information unless there is a compelling reason (e.g. the Wall Street Journal just ran your opinion piece on a topic directly related to the job).

Q: Is the position really virtual? Surely they must be joking.
A:  I’m not joking and don’t call me Shirley. If the role indicates it can be done virtually, that means the client has told us they are indeed willing to consider virtual candidates.

Q: The description says the role must be in-office. Can I work virtually?
A:  Is this another trick question?

Q: Can you review my resume and cover letter before I submit my application?
A: Maybe…if we can work out some kind of bartering for services, like, if you’re willing to come over and give my dog a bath in exchange for me reviewing your application? On second thought, we’d better not. That might give you a leg up in the process and we want all candidates to be on a level playing field. Plus, my dog hates baths.

Q: What’s the culture of the organization?
A: That is a fantastic question and one that is probably best asked during the interview process with the organization itself.

Q: Can Talent Market help me get a job in politics, government, or the private sector?
A: Talent Market works only with other nonprofit organizations that promote the principles of a free society. We work exclusively with free-market think tanks, policy organizations, research centers, and capacity-building institutions dedicated to advancing the principles of limited government and free enterprise. We do not work in politics, government, or the private sector.

Q: I’m interested in a job but I’m not sure I’m the perfect fit. Should I apply?
A: If your experience closely aligns with the job but isn’t a perfect fit, we would still encourage you to apply. Organizations are often flexible about the traits they desire in a candidate and they understand they may not find a perfect match. 

Q: Does Talent Market work on behalf of organizations or candidates?
A: Our work is driven by our clients’ hiring needs. So, in that way, we work for the organizations to help them find the talent they need. We also work tirelessly to keep our candidates informed about the relevant opportunities we’re working on. In that way, we also work for candidates!

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    President – Foundation for Economic Education – Atlanta, GA or Virtual Office

    Senior State Tax Policy Analyst – Tax Foundation – Washington, D.C. or Virtual Office

    Director of Policy & Research – Common Sense Institute Oregon – Salem or Portland, Oregon

    Civil Rights Attorney – Pacific Legal Foundation – Virtual Office

    Director of External Relations – Platte Institute – Omaha, NE or Virtual in NE

    Director of Policy Initiatives – State Policy Network – Virtual Office

    Program and Communications Associate – Buckley Institute – New Haven, CT

    Independent Institute – Chief Marketing Officer – Oakland, CA or Virtual Office 

    Philanthropy Officer – Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression – Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC

    Storyteller & Content Creator – Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty – Milwaukee, WI or Virtual Office

    Executive Director – America’s Future – Washington, DC or Virtual Office

    Director of Policy & Research – Common Sense Institute Iowa – Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, or Des Moines, IA

    Director of Grants – Emmet Family Foundation – Virtual Office

    Chief Operating Officer – Independent Institute – Oakland, CA or Virtual Office

    Director of Communications – Common Sense Institute – Denver, CO

    Special Events Manager for Development – Cato Institute – Washington, DC

    Communications Associate – American Consumer Institute – Arlington, VA

    Curriculum Writer, Stossel in the Classroom – Center for Independent Thought – Virtual Office

    Editor – Competitive Enterprise Institute – Washington, DC

    Technology and Web Developer – Kansas Policy Institute – Wichita or Kansas City, KS, or Virtual Office

    Managing Editor – Leadership Institute, Campus Reform – Arlington, VA or Virtual Office

    Media Relations Specialist – National Center for Public Policy Research – Washington, D.C.

    Director of Development - Children’s Scholarship Fund - New York, NY

    Director of Communications and Marketing – New Civil Liberties Alliance – Washington, DC

    Separation of Powers Attorney - Pacific Legal Foundation - Virtual Office

    Partnership Advisor, Mountain West U.S. – Leadership Institute – Virtual in the Mountain West or Arlington, VA

    Community Engagement Coordinator – Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation – Des Moines, IA

    Research Fellow, Center for Constitutional Studies – Cato Institute – Washington, DC

    Development Officer - Manhattan Institute - New York City, NY or Virtual Office  

    Director of Development – Objective Standard Institute – Virtual Office

    Development Writer – American Enterprise Institute – Washington, DC

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About Us

Claire Kittle Dixon
Executive Director

Claire runs the day-to-day operations of Talent Market, manages searches for clients, and oversees the organization’s fundraising communications, technology, administration, and cat-herding efforts…
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Katy Gambella
Director of Outreach

Katy oversees Talent Market’s outreach to young professionals and manages the outreach team. She also manages searches and executes outreach directly herself…
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Stephanie Keaveney
Senior Manager of Outreach
Stephanie splits her time between managing talent searches for free-market nonprofits, maintaing Talent Market’s social media presence, and engaging in outreach to young professionals interested in liberty-oriented careers…
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Lydia Ocampo
Outreach Manager
Lydia manages searches primarily for entry and mid level roles in the liberty movement. She also engages in outreach to expand Talent Market’s network, including giving presentations on career development and the opportunities available in the liberty movement…
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Bailey Drouant
Outreach Manager
Bailey assists free-market nonprofits with their hiring needs by helping them manage the search process from start to finish. She also engages in outreach to expand Talent Market’s network…
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Wait, You’re a Nonprofit?

Talent Market is a nonprofit. We’ll wait here while that sinks in. We know it’s a crazy concept, but it’s been working like a charm since 2009.

Talent Market’s mission is to promote liberty by providing talent for critical roles within the free-market nonprofit sector.

We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation. (We do not work with political organizations, organizations with mission statements that do not clearly advance free-market principles, organizations that focus on social issues, or organizations that have a focus outside of the United States. We are not a job board. ) 

Talent Market believes that the road to prosperity is paved with freedom and that the success of our movement hinges on the talent that will take us there.

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