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onald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI) is the sole nonprofit organization created by President Reagan charged with advancing his legacy and principles xe2x80x93 individual liberty, economic opportunity, freedom and democracy, peace through strength, and national pride.xc2xa0
A globally recognized nonpartisan organization based in Simi Valley, CA, with a leading policy institute in Washington, DC, RRPFI delivers impactful public affairs programming, policy convenings and projects of national and international significance, scholarly initiatives, and distinctive educational programming shaping the perspectives of middle, high school, and college students.xc2xa0
In addition, RRPFI sustains the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, the largest and most visited presidential library. A leading cultural institution, RRPFI houses a remarkable 125,000 square foot museum with unique historical pieces that tells the story of Ronald Reaganxe2x80x99s life, presidency, and enduring impact, and houses world-class special exhibitions.xc2xa0 More information is available at www.reaganfoundation.org.xc2xa0
With views all the way to the Pacific Ocean and an hour from Los Angeles International Airport, RRPFIxe2x80x99s Simi Valley campus sits on 400 acres atop a hill, serves as the final resting place of Americaxe2x80x99s 40th President and former First Lady Nancy Reagan, displays a chunk of the Berlin Wall, and houses (among other remarkable displayed hardware) the plane President Reagan flew on as Air Force One to 26 countries. Also onsite are the Reagan Center for Public Affairs, the Presidential Learning Center, the Air Force One Pavilion, and the Reagan Leadership Academy.xc2xa0
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 the award-winning Leadership Academy, as well as the Reagan Institute, which carries out the Foundationxe2x80x99s work in Washington, DC.xc2xa0
The Reagan Library houses over 60 million pages of Gubernatorial, Presidential, and personal papers, over 1.6 million photographs, a half million feet of motion picture film, 25,000 audio recordings, 22,000 video recordings, and over 83,000 objects chronicling the lives of Ronald and Nancy Reagan.xc2xa0 It also serves as the final resting place of Americaxe2x80x99s 40th President and his First Lady. www.reaganfoundation.org.xc2xa0xc2xa0
Job Overview
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute seeks a full-time Policy Assistant for the Center for Civics, Education and Opportunity (CCEO). This position will report to the Director of the CCEO. This role is based out of headquarters in Washington, DC. The Policy Assistant will be expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week.xc2xa0
The Policy Assistant will perform a wide variety of functions in support of national programming, events, and policy research advancing economic growth, innovation, and opportunity. These activities include: program design and development, research assistance and planning, development/fundraising support, marketing, and general office duties. This individual will be a proactive take-charge team-player who is a strong communicator, excellent writer, and detail-oriented, and has experience providing administrative and office support. Finally, this individual should be mission driven and solutions oriented to ensure the American experiment continues to thrive.xc2xa0
Duties and Responsibilities
The Policy Assistant will support the Center for Civics, Education, and Opportunity (CCEO) through the following core responsibilities:xc2xa0
Assist with major convenings such as the Reagan National Economic Forum (RNEF) and the Reagan Institute Summit on Education (RISE), as well as smaller events focused on education, civic learning, and national programming.
Coordinate event logistics including scheduling, flight and hotel reservations, A/V setup, speaker preparation, and participant communications.
Conduct research and analysis, including list building, memo writing, relationship tracking, presentation prep, and remarks and reports drafting.
Support student and emerging professional programs, including the American Opportunity Fellowship and Civic Leaders Fellowship.
Provide research, writing, and development support to the Director and Associate Director, including grant proposals and donor engagement.
Maintain shared files and tracking systems, and assist with social media, outreach, and communications.
Other duties as assigned.xc2xa0
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this role will be:
An early-career professional; 0+ years of relevant experience required.
Committed to expanding opportunity for all Americans through education reform and growth-oriented economic policy ideas, inspired by President Reaganxe2x80x99s call for xe2x80x9can informed patriotismxe2x80x9d as communicated in his Farewell Address.
Mission-driven and passionate about economic growth, innovation, and opportunity.
A college graduate, ideally with a major or significant coursework in economics, social sciences, or a related field.
An enthusiastic self-directed learner about economic and education policy, research, and practice, as well as the Reagan Foundation and Institutexe2x80x99s operations, projects, and programs.
Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to work independently.
Able to travel and work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends, up to 15%xc2xa0
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The characteristics of the work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The job will take place in an office setting and/or event venue. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.xc2xa0 Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.xc2xa0
Salary/Benefits/Location
This full-time position offers an annual salary of $48,000-$52,000.
While the full range for this role is posted, the annual salary will be based on the candidatexe2x80x99s knowledge and skillset.
In addition, there are excellent benefits, including paid vacation, a health/dental plan, and a generous 403(b) retirement plan.
This is an exempt, full-time position. Occasional evenings and weekends for special events are required.
The position is located onsite at our office in Washington, DC, with the option to work from home two days per week.
From time to time, travel may be required to participate in meetings and/or events at the Foundation office in Simi Valley, California or elsewhere.xc2xa0
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How To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to the mission of the organization and how you came to those beliefs
Compensation requirements and travel availability
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.xc2xa0
Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: katy@talentmarket.org.xc2xa0
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.xc2xa0
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.xc2xa0
Talent Market,xc2xa0the liberty movementxe2x80x99s talent agency,xc2xa0is a nonprofit that connects liberty-minded professionals with free-marketxc2xa0nonprofit jobsxc2xa0at no cost to candidates or organizations. We work with 501(c)(3)xc2xa0organizations thatxc2xa0clearly and directly focus on advancingxc2xa0the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.xc2xa0Visitxc2xa0Talent Marketxc2xa0to explore open roles, join our talent network, or work with us on your next hire.
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The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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