Full-Time
The Competitive Enterprise Institute seeks an organized, entrepreneurial individual to assist in the management of nearly 50 annual events. The Events Manager reports to the Director of Events and will work across departments on the logistics, planning, and execution of events including the Julian L. Simon Memorial Award Dinner, CEI Summit, regional events, conferences, Capitol Hill briefings, online, and hybrid events to raise brand awareness and maximize outreach.
Culture matters; CEI is a creative think tank that embraces a forward-thinking and entrepreneurial approach to policy change. Team members are expected to be strategic self-starters with an emphasis on personal responsibility, accountability to one another and to those in other departments at CEI. They work hard, have a good sense of humor, and are intensely dedicated to conveying CEI’s principles.
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The Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Center for Technology and Innovation seeks a Research Fellow for a one-year, potentially renewable, position in tech policy studies.
The chosen candidate will perform and assist with research on longer-term issues, but also must be comfortable working in a sometimes fast-paced media cycle. He or she will be responsible for tracking legislation, following tech news and briefing other team members. Other responsibilities may include attending events (either online or in-person), assisting with various administrative tasks and coordinating with CEI’s media and development departments.
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The Competitive Enterprise Institute seeks a Philanthropy Associate to execute data management, record-keeping, and administrative support for an experienced development team of five. This position is most suitable for an individual with 1 to 4 years of experience in fundraising and/or sales, with strong communication and organizational skills. Flexibility, team cooperation, an ability to juggle multiple tasks, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep attention to detail are all essential.
CEI’s offices are located in downtown Washington, DC. Relocation expense will not be provided. Expected travel outside of metro Washington, DC is minimal, and likely to be no more than once per year. There is opportunity for growth in this position, with respect to both additional responsibilities and greater autonomy in work. CEI often prefers to hire for new positions from within the organization.
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Internships
The Competitive Enterprise Institute internship program gives interested students and recent college graduates the opportunity to learn about and promote the principles of limited government, free enterprise, and individual liberty. We pair interns with members of CEI’s staff for a direct mentorship experience.
Digital Marketing and Advocacy Internship
Government and Coalition Affairs Internship
Energy and Environment Policy Internship
Schedule of Terms
Summer Program: June – August
Application acceptance period: February – May
Fall Program: September – December
Application acceptance period: June – August
Spring Program: January – May
Applications acceptance period: September – December
Exact start and end dates subject to negotiation with successful applicants.
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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.