Policy Assistant - Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute - Washington, DCTalent Market

Policy AssistantRonald Reagan Presidential Foundation and InstituteWashington, DChttps://talentmarket.org/job-opening/policy-assistant/ About the OrganizationThe 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 the award-winning Leadership Academy, as well as the Reagan Institute, which carries out the Foundation’s work in Washington, DC. 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. It also serves as the final resting place of America’s 40th President and his First Lady. www.reaganfoundation.org. Job OverviewThe 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.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. Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Policy Assistant will support the Center for Civics, Education, and Opportunity (CCEO) through the following core responsibilities: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.Qualifications/CharacteristicsThe 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 Reagan’s call for “an informed patriotism” 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 Institute’s 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%Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe 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 is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.Salary/Benefits/LocationThis full-time position offers an annual salary of $48,000-$52,000 based on experience. While the full range for this role is posted, the annual salary will be based on the candidate’s 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. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To ApplyQualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:Cover letter including: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 availabilityResumeApplications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: katy@talentmarket.org.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.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. 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