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

Marketing Manager – Libertas Institute – Virtual Office

Libertas Institute is an award-winning think tank in Utah with an 85% track record seeing its recommendations become law. We export our policy victories to other states, and operate projects such as the acclaimed Tuttle Twins children’s books that are read by millions of people throughout the world. We are in the business of changing hearts, minds, and laws, and are unlike any other nonprofit in making a significant impact both in short-term policy reforms and long-term educational investment.

Libertas Institute is seeking a marketing ninja to help grow our Tuttle Twins youth education program to reach and teach a million families in the next year. The marketing manager will report to the President of the organization. This is a full-time remote position. [Read more…]

Multimedia Producer – Manhattan Institute – New York, New York

About the RoleManhattan Institute

The Manhattan Institute’s Multimedia Producer will work closely with members of the communications and marketing teams to support, manage, and execute a range of digital media projects that raise the Institute’s profile among key stakeholder audiences, thought leaders, and the general public. In this role, the Multimedia Producer must be both strategic and creative; he/she must be capable of producing engaging content on a variety of platforms and be able to identify new opportunities for the Manhattan Institute (MI) and its online brand(s). This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of Marketing, liaises frequently across departments and is located in the NYC headquarters.

The ideal candidate will have social media and video production experience, though Manhattan Institute is willing to provide on-the-job training to someone without this experience. Ultimately, MI seeks a candidate who will be a good fit for our close-knit communications and marketing team who is ready to work hard and learn. [Read more…]

Development Manager – Washington Policy Center – Seattle, WA

About Washington Policy Center
Washington Policy Center (WPC) is an independent, non-profit think tank that promotes sound public policy based on free-market solutions.

Through its research centers, Washington Policy Center focuses on eight core areas of public policy: Education, The Environment, Government Reform (budget & taxes, open government), Health Care, Small Business, Transportation, Agriculture, and Worker Rights. At WPC we believe ideas, supported by sound research and promoted through publications, conferences and the media, over time, create an environment in which policymakers and citizens make sound public policy decisions. WPC improves the lives of Washington state’s citizens by providing accurate, high-quality research for policymakers, the media and the general public. 

Headquartered in Seattle with satellite offices and full-time staff in Olympia and Eastern Washington, WPC publishes studies, sponsors events and conferences and educates citizens on the vital public policy issues facing our region. WPC has an annual budget of over $4.5 million and a full-time staff of 22. On average, we hold approximately 50 events each year. These range from exclusive gatherings of 20-30 people to conferences and lunches for 200-300 and our annual fundraising gala, the Annual Dinner, which encompasses 3 events across the state and gathers over 2,500 attendees. 

About the Role
Washington Policy Center is seeking a Development Manager on a four-person Development Team. The Development Manager works to help raise an annual revenue budget of $4.6 million and maintain an engaged and growing donor base. 

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Managing Editor – Acton Institute – Grand Rapids, MI or Virtual Office

About the Organization
The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty is a leading international organization headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Acton is a faith-based educational nonprofit, and our mission is to promote a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and sustained by religious principles.Acton Institute

About the Role
We are seeking a Managing Editor to guide the Acton Institute’s content operation, which advances our mission. The Managing Editor is responsible for creating a long-term content strategy, assigning articles to our team of writers, providing edits, coaching writers and ensuring that any content that the Acton Institute posts or releases is clean and free of error. 

The Managing Editor must possess an unparalleled attention to detail and a firm command of AP Style. This person must also have keen fact-checking skills and the good sense to question any name-spelling, buzzword usage, figures, etc. It is also essential that the Managing Editor has a good pulse on how Acton’s area of focus fits into the larger conversations going on among thought leaders and in the media, with the goal of providing Acton’s sizable audience perspective on the things they’re thinking and reading about each day. The Managing Editor will also be responsible for editing and producing our quarterly magazine, Religion & Liberty.

This is a full-time role based in the Institute’s Grand Rapids, MI office. However, for exceptional candidates, working in a virtual office or remotely will be an option.

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Manager of Operations and Coalition Relationships – Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools – Virtual in PA

About the Organization

The mission of Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools is to be the preferred resource serving the collective interests of all Pennsylvania Charter Schools by encouraging positive internal and external communication, advocating for shared goals, and promoting the highest standards for all public schools.

We accomplish this mission in a variety of ways, including by advocating for reform-minded charter school laws, promoting the public charter school movement, and fostering communication among its members to ensure that best practices and up-to-date information is shared among our schools and their staffs. We also support and assist our members in the development of their professional managerial skills and in the advancement of public charter schools. Finally, we establish working relationships with other education reform organizations, professional organizations and government agencies seeking to improve the quantity and quality of educational choices for parents

About the Role

The Manager of Operations and Coalition Relationships for the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools will work collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer and the Coalition staff to craft, implement, and execute strategies designed to meet the vision of the Coalition, which serves as a catalyst for educational excellence through opportunity, innovation, and unity. This Manager will also provide insight and support for the Coalition’s Board of Trustees, its member schools, and allies in the public charter schools and school choice movement in the overall effort to further the mission and goals of the Coalition. This position is full-time and reports to directly to the Coalition’s current Director of Operations and Development, with both employees reporting to the CEO. The successful applicant will reside in Pennsylvania and can work virtually. 

Responsibilities

The expectations for the successful candidate will focus on crafting, implementing, and executing strategies designed to ensure efficiency and proficiency for day-to-day operations of the Coalition, such as

  • managing and refining operational processes;
  • coordinating and managing relationships with business partners and sponsors, including recruitment efforts to expand overall sponsorship program;
  • overseeing invoicing of membership schools and processing of accounts receivable from foundations, benefactors, sponsors, and members;
  • researching new avenues for development expansion for the Coalition; and
  • working with staff and contractors to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • ~5-10 years of experience in operations, project management, or a related field
  • Ability to travel ~10% of the time
  • Passion about the mission of Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

  • A cover letter including your interest in this role and PCPCS, your salary requirements, and your location preference
  • Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: https://talentmarket.org/candidates/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Network Engagement Manager of 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. 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 free consulting and recruiting services to free-market think tanks, policy organizations, research centers, and capacity-building institutions dedicated to advancing the principles of limited government and free enterprise.

Education Outreach Coordinator – Cardinal Center for West Virginia Policy – Charleston, WV

Organization Description

The Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization dedicated to building what it likes to call the “West Virginia Miracle.” The Cardinal Institute does this by researching, developing, and popularizing free-market public policies that it feels stand the best chance of moving West Virginia forward in a positive direction.

About the Role

An entrepreneurial, purpose-driven, and most importantly, impactful organization, the Cardinal Institute values self-starters, entrepreneurs, and those comfortable with creating value in an ever-evolving environment. The Coordinator will be tasked with ensuring that new opportunities in West Virginia, especially around the Hope Scholarship Program, the nation’s most expansive private school choice program, and other education choice opportunities are successful through stakeholder management, database management, and events coordination. This person will report to the Communications Director. The role is located in West Virginia.

This position is suited for an individual with 1-4 years of professional experience who has an interest in cultivating relationships, meeting new people, and advancing liberty in education reform. Job duties include:

  • Stakeholder Stewardship: Ensure parents, the general public, private associations, coalition members, educators, et al., are informed about West Virginia’s transformative Hope Scholarship Program and any other new education choice opportunities that may arise.
  • Database management: Data entry and management of SalesForce database of education vendors, parental associations, parents, teachers, and any other education reform stakeholders. Create reports as needed to assist the senior leadership in managing opportunities.
  • Meeting & Event Coordination: Assist in planning and execution of education-centric events (breakfast, lunch, dinner, town halls, community forums, etc.), and other meetings. Tasks may include booking facilities, sending meeting reminders, tracking reservations, making calls, attending events, public speaking, media outreach, and conducting necessary follow-ups. Event and outreach related efforts will involve partnering with the Community Engagement Associate occasionally. This person will also work closely with the Communications Director to set up email invitations, Eventbrite events, social media promotional posts, etc. to promote events and attract attendees as needed.
  • Special Projects: Opportunities to initiate/conduct special projects periodically, such as assisting with the creation of project proposals, PowerPoint presentations, and collateral material, or assisting in obtaining earned media / publicity for work
  • Additionally, the coordinator will be expected to perform routine administrative work as needed.

Job Requirements

  • 1-4 years of previous employment experience in a professional office setting; internships may be considered experience
  • Ability to travel up to 25%
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Outgoing, professional demeanor; a “people person”
  • Comfort and ability to execute public speaking
  • Cold-calling
  • Strong written and oral communications skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office Applications, primarily Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. (Knowledge of database software, such as SalesForce, or graphics software such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Spark, and Canva is a plus.)
  • Ability to work independently and think creatively to complete tasks at hand
  • An entrepreneurial self-starter
  • Can take direction and constructive criticism well
  • Team player
  • Flexible, can easily pivot if needed, willing to learn and adapt
  • Bachelor’s Degree or some college is preferred, but is not required
  • Previous experience in sales, non-profit, and/or fundraising experience is a plus

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter should explain how the applicant’s skills, experience, and future goals are applicable directly to this position and how those skills relate to the mission of the Cardinal Institute

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: https://talentmarket.org/candidates/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Network Engagement Manager of 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. 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 free consulting and recruiting services to free-market think tanks, policy organizations, research centers, and capacity-building institutions dedicated to advancing the principles of limited government and free enterprise.

About Us

Claire Kittle Dixon

Claire Kittle Dixon
Executive Director
Claire has more than a decade of experience in the talent development field. She…
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Katelynn Barbosa
Talent Engagement Manager
Katelynn started her career in the Koch Associate Program and then litigated at the Institute for Justice…
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Katy (Ranville) Gambella
Network Engagement Manager
Katy began her career at the Institute for Humane Studies and later joined the Cato Institute…
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Stephanie Keaveney, Network Engagement Strategist
Stephanie’s career started at the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal…
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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 free consulting and recruiting services to 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, nor do we work with organizations that address social issues.) 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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