About the Organization
The James Madison Institute (JMI) is a Florida-based research and educational organization whose ideas are rooted in a belief in the U.S. Constitution, limited government, economic freedom, federalism and individual liberty coupled with personal responsibility. The Institute’s mission is to keep the citizens of Florida informed about their government and to shape our state’s future through the advancement of practical free-market ideas on public policy issues.
Since its inception in 1987, the Institute has remained independent, non-profit and non-partisan. It makes no attempt to aid or hinder the passage of legislation nor does it accept government funds or respond to special pleadings from any sector.
About the Role
JMI is seeking a Director of the K. Earl Durden Center for the Advancement of Liberty. The K. Earl Durden Center for the Advancement of Liberty offers scholarly research, legislative education, testimony, connections to Florida policymakers, communications and media work, along with other needs that arise in specific states pursuing Florida’s successful policy efforts. In addition, the Center engages at the federal level to work with Congressional members and committees to promote the principles of federalism.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of public policy from a free-market perspective and must be energetic in promoting the goals and views of JMI to export the “Florida model” to liberty-minded organizations in other states. He or she should have the skills required to communicate clearly through spoken and written word.
The Director of the Durden Center will be expected to build new relationships and cultivate existing ones for the purpose of increasing the potential of conservative policy wins in the other 49 states through JMI’s Blueprint Florida initiative.
This role reports to the Director of National Strategy and can be executed from the Tallahassee office or virtually from anywhere in the United States.
Responsibilities
The duties of the Director of the Durden Center include:
- Build coalitions with issue allies and partners like SPN, AFP, and other state-based groups on common issues
- Identify other/new organizations to partner with
- Seek and pursue fundraising opportunities with groups that are interested in exporting the Florida model to other states
- Visit center-right gatherings to promote JMI’s work and build likely coalition partners
- Work with the communications team to publish op-eds in states and at the national level
- Work with the policy team to testify when appropriate in state legislatures
- Aggressively advancing the success of Florida’s model to states where we can have a direct and immediate impact while planting seeds in states where success is more long-term. JMI will work with SPN and collaborating partners in these other states to achieve free-market policy reforms related to the Florida model
- Continually update Blueprint FL and work with the development team to report on new states JMI is working in
- Establishing a dedicated and consistent presence to promote the principles of federalism and state supremacy in policy formation in Washington, D.C., while also modeling effective pushback against federal overreach at the state level.
- Shaping federal policy to promote the wisdom (both policy and political) of a return to Reagan-era conservative principles of limited government and fiscal sanity.
- Participating in the fundraising and development efforts of both the Durden Center and JMI overall, helping to achieve goals for the Institute in conjunction with JMI’s strategic plan.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the policy world preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Strong alignment with and understanding of the mission of JMI
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines
- Willingness to travel approximately 40-50%, including regular trips to the Tallahassee office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software suite, specifically Word and Outlook
- Strong work ethic, highly self-motivated with attention to detail, and ability to be a team player
- Willingness to perform all tasks with a positive attitude and contribute to the team
- by performing miscellaneous tasks as needed/directed
Compensation
The projected salary range for this role is $70,000-$80,000 dependent upon the selected applicant’s experience and qualifications, with generous incentives including bonus opportunities. JMI also offers an equally competitive benefits package.
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
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- A cover letter detailing your interest in JMI’s mission and this position and your 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 Savannah Rupp, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: [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.
Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. 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.
