Job Openings

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…

Policy Assistant

Location: Washington, DC

June 17, 2026

About the Organization

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is the sole nonprofit organization created by President Reagan himself, charged with advancing his legacy and principles – limited government, individual liberty, economic opportunity, freedom and democracy, peace through strength, and national pride. The Foundation is a non-partisan organization which sustains the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, CA, the Reagan Center for Public Affairs, the Presidential Learning Center, the Air Force One Pavilion, and…

North America Programs Manager

Location: Washington, DC

June 15, 2026

About FEE

The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the economic, ethical, and legal principles of a free society.

Since its founding in 1946, FEE has been committed to inspiring and educating individuals on the values of personal freedom, entrepreneurship, and sound economic thinking. Through various high-impact programs, digital content, publications, and events, FEE empowers individuals to understand the economic principles that drive prosperity and foster a society rooted in…

Manager of Outreach & Recruitment

Location: Virtual

June 14, 2026

About Reformers Academy

Reformers Academy (RA) recruits, trains, and deploys policy-interested professionals into positions of influence that impact human flourishing in the healthcare, education, and human services arenas, equipping them to empower individuals and families to fight for the future of the next generation, our economy, and the American dream.

As a growing organization, we have built a policy training academy for working professionals who want to focus on influencing policy. We are looking for a…

Web Developer

Location: Virtual

June 11, 2026

Who We Are

For 40 years, The Independent Institute has shaped ideas into lasting impact through publications, conferences, and effective multimedia programs. We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan, public-policy research and educational organization with a mission to boldly advance peaceful, prosperous, and free societies grounded in a commitment to human worth and dignity. Applying independent thinking to issues that matter, we create transformational ideas for today’s most pressing social and economic challenges.

About the Role

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