Job Openings

Chief Executive Officer

Location: Virtual in VA (Richmond or Northern Virginia preferred)

June 23, 2026

About the Organization

Jefferson Forum is a 501(c)(3) public policy organization that crafts and promotes public policy solutions to advance prosperity and opportunity for all Virginians. Jefferson Forum formed from the merger of two state-based, free-market think tanks: Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy and Yorktown Foundation.

With Virginia at a critical crossroads in its history, it is more important than ever that there be a strong free-market policy voice in the state.…

Director of Major Gifts

Location: Virtual

June 23, 2026

About Us (and You):

At State Policy Network, we’re building an America where personal freedom, innovation, and opportunity empower everyone to thrive. We’re a national nonprofit—but more than that, we’re the connector and champion behind a growing movement of state-based think tanks and partners working toward a freer society.

That’s where you come in. In this role, you won’t just be a spectator—you’ll be in the thick of it, working alongside bold leaders to ignite durable, state-level…

CEO

Location: Columbia, SC

June 22, 2026

About the Organization

The South Carolina Policy Council (SCPC) is a 501(c)(3) state think tank established by Thomas A. Roe in 1986. Tom was also the Founding Chairman of State Policy Network. SCPC and SPN were founded to promote the principles of limited government, free enterprise, individual liberty, and private property rights in the state of South Carolina and throughout the United States.

SCPC’s primary goal is to advance policies that remove barriers to growth and opportunity…

Leadership Fellow

Location: Lewisburg, PA

June 22, 2026

About Open Discourse Coalition
Founded in 2020 by a group of concerned alumni, Open Discourse Coalition is an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit that promotes a variety of intellectual viewpoints at Bucknell University and beyond.

Open Discourse Coalition helps students and faculty express and hear a diverse set of opinions and ideas in a respectful setting without fear of retribution. We do this by providing a physical space where students and professors can create a tolerant community dedicated to…

Fiscal Policy Analyst

Location: Raleigh, NC

June 22, 2026

About the John Locke Foundation

The John Locke Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) research institute dedicated to advancing individual liberty, limited constitutional government, and free-market solutions in North Carolina. Through rigorous research, policy analysis, and public engagement, Locke works to inform policymakers and citizens and improve public policy across the state.

The organization is supported by a broad network of individuals, foundations, and businesses committed to these principles. To maintain the independence of our work, we do…

Director of Government Affairs

Location: Raleigh, NC

June 22, 2026

About the John Locke Foundation

The John Locke Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) research institute dedicated to advancing individual liberty, limited constitutional government, and free-market solutions in North Carolina. Through rigorous research, policy analysis, and public engagement, Locke works to inform policymakers and citizens and improve public policy across the state.

The organization is supported by a broad network of individuals, foundations, and businesses committed to these principles. To maintain the independence of our work, we do…

Director of Human Resources

Location: Washington, DC

June 19, 2026

The Cato Institute, a libertarian public policy research organization located in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead and strengthen our growing team of scholars, research, technology and administrative professionals (currently about 210 staff). This senior-level role oversees all core HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, labor law compliance, performance management, salary administration, and HR policy development.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Human Resources will manage a…

Chief Legal Officer

Location: Virtual in Rhode Island

June 18, 2026

Overview

The Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and member of the State Policy Network, advances public policies that protect free markets, individual liberty, and opportunity.

The Center now seeks a highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and principled constitutionalist to serve as the organization’s first Chief Legal Officer, leading the creation and growth of the Center’s new legal arm.

This position was made possible through a generous legacy gift from Warren B.…

Producer

Location: Washington, DC

June 18, 2026

Reason is the monthly magazine of “free minds and free markets.” Founded in 1968, the magazine covers politics, culture, and ideas through a provocative mix of news, analysis, commentary, and reviews. Reason and Reason.com provide a refreshing alternative to right-wing and left-wing outlets by making a principled case for liberty and individual choice in all areas of human activity.

In Reason’s D.C. studio, no two days look the same. We…

Associate Producer

Location: Washington, DC

June 18, 2026

Reason is the monthly magazine of “free minds and free markets.” Founded in 1968, the magazine covers politics, culture, and ideas through a provocative mix of news, analysis, commentary, and reviews. Reason and Reason.com provide a refreshing alternative to right-wing and left-wing outlets by making a principled case for liberty and individual choice in all areas of human activity.

In Reason’s D.C. studio, no two days look the same. We…