Full-Time Positions
Marketing and Development Writer
The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) seeks a Marketing and Development Writer to oversee written communication and promotional projects for an experienced development team. The role is most suitable for an individual with three or more years of experience in public policy, communications, journalism, or a similar field. While experience with grant writing and fundraising is a plus, it is not required. Flexibility, team cooperation, an ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep attention to detail are all essential.
There is opportunity for growth in this position, with respect to both additional responsibilities and greater autonomy in work. And CEI often prefers to hire for new positions from within the organization.
For full job description and how to apply click here.
The Competitive Enterprise Institute seeks a policy analyst for a one-year fellowship to focus on economic policy issues with a specific emphasis on finance and investing. This includes writing blog posts and op-eds, comment letters on regulatory proposals, and research papers. It also includes participating in public events and serving as a source for news media coverage of financial regulation, corporate governance, property rights, and topics under the jurisdiction of government agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Preference will be given to candidates who will be able to work out of CEI’s downtown Washington, D.C. office, but the hiring manager will consider remote work arrangements for exceptional candidates. The fellowship could become a long-term position, depending on future funding.
For full job description and how to apply click here.
Internships
The Competitive Enterprise Institute internship program provides interested students and recent graduates the opportunity to learn about and promote the principles of limited government, free enterprise, and individual liberty. A CEI internship gives applicants the opportunity to work alongside some of the most prominent regulatory affairs scholars and policy specialists.
CEI offers a number of internships across the various policy areas we work on, as well as in communications, marketing, and philanthropy. Generally, CEI’s policy interns are assigned to work with a specific CEI expert for the duration of their internship; and our communications, marketing, and philanthropy interns work with the CEI staff of each respective team.
CEI’s internship program is an invaluable educational experience. We work with interns to help them grow professionally, hone their skills, and cultivate lasting relationships. Ultimately, our goal is to give interns work that will help further their careers. Interns are encouraged to be proactive, and exceptional interns are often given the freedom to shape their experience with us and the possibility to explore other opportunities at CEI. Past CEI interns have gone on to work in the executive and legislative branches, federal regulatory agencies, academia, and at prominent research institutions and think tanks. A number of current CEI staff are former CEI interns.
You can find out more about CEI here and learn about our history here. You can see our team of experts here, and see some of our work here and here.
Internship Positions:
Policy Intern:
Policy interns are assigned to work with one or more CEI policy expert for the duration of their internship. Interns have the opportunity to research important policy issues which include, but are not limited to; economics, regulation, banking and finance, energy and environment, technology and telecommunications, trade, labor, and transportation.
Marketing Intern:
Marketing interns assist with email marketing, social media management, video editing, media tracking and reporting, CEI website management, and the development of CEI promotional materials.
Philanthropy Intern:
Philanthropy interns assist with researching prospects and donors that will help CEI grow its support base. Interns learn the various methods and tools for identifying prospects and work on executing events to raise CEI’s profile with supporters. This includes daily meetings with CEI development/fundraising staff, researching potential donors, and categorizing sensitive information.
Additionally, from time to time, CEI seeks interns to work on government affairs, events, litigation, and IT. If you are interested in working in one of these areas, please email [email protected] for further information.
Schedule and Hours:
CEI offers three internship semesters each year; fall, spring, and summer. Exact start and end dates are negotiated between successful applicants and their perspective manager. Both full-time and part-time schedules are considered. While preference is given to applicants who can be present in our D.C.-based office, hybrid work or remote work options may be considered.
Fall Semester:
Approximately September – December; applications for a fall internship are due by August 15th
Spring Semester:
Approximately January – April; applications for a spring internship are due December 15th.
Summer Semester:
Approximately May – August; applications for a summer internship are due by April 15th.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have strong research, writing, and organizational skills. Applicants should also have a strong interest in policy and politics, and the principles limited government, free enterprise, and individual liberty. Applicants must possess a professional demeanor and the ability to handle confidential and private information. Applicants should be able to work independently, effectively, and efficiently. A basic understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is a must.
Compensation:
CEI does not offer a stipend or provide housing. However, CEI is a proud partner organization with the Charles Koch Institute’s Koch Internship Program (KIP) which provides interns with a stipend and professional development education. Applying to intern at CEI through KIP is not necessary, but strongly encouraged.
Application Materials & Submission:
Applicants to CEI are strongly encouraged to apply for a CEI internship through the Charles Koch Institute’s Koch Internship Program (KIP). However, applicants are welcome to apply for a non-KIP affiliated internship by sending their resume as a PDF file to [email protected]. Applicants should specify which internship(s) they would like to be considered for. If applying for a policy internship, please specify which area(s) you are most interested in. Note that further materials may be requested at a later point and that there will likely be more than one interview. Please allow for 5 business days before following up.
Contact:
Matthew Adams
Internship Coordinator | Government Affairs and Coalitions Manager
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Warren T. Brookes Journalism Fellowship
CEI is no longer accepting applications for the Warren Brookes Journalism Fellowship. Learn more about the history of the program here.