Reason Foundation

Reason Foundation is always interested in hearing from potential new employees. If you have an interest in our mission and believe you have the talent and experience to help us advance a free society, please submit your resume and cover letter to Amy Pelletier at amy.pelletier@reason.org. All application pieces should be submitted in a single pdf file.

• Project Manager, California Reform Initiative
• Development Writer
• Internships

Project Manager, California Reform Initiative

Reason Foundation, a non-profit, public policy think tank, seeks a project manager for the California Reform Initiative.  The project manager will be responsible for implementing and overseeing all aspects of the project.  Specific responsibilities are likely to include:

• Oversee and ensure program goals are met on research projects.
• Plan and execute all non-media distribution of project research and activities, including list management, writing, coordinating mailings, and developing partnerships with other organizations.
• Develop, coordinate and manage events ranging from small group lunches to larger workshop style events.
• Develop a coalition for reform in California through outreach to potential allies, manage joint efforts with other organizations, and communicate between coalition members.
• Coordinate activities and communicate across divisions within Reason. 
• Seek speaking opportunities for CA team staff
• Market the project through outreach to other reform groups.

Qualified candidates should have a solid understanding of free-market public policy and strong communications skills.  Experience in public policy and project management is a plus. Candidates at all levels of experience will be considered. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Job location is negotiable within California. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To apply, please submit the following materials as a single pdf file to Amy Pelletier at amy.pelletier@reason.org:

• A cover letter, which should include answers to the following questions:
  • Why do you want to work for Reason?  How do your past experiences or activities demonstrate your interest in Reason's mission?
  • How has your work, volunteer, or educational experience prepared you to perform the duties of this position?
• Resume
• Writing Samples: one long and one short (can be school assignments or anything demonstrating your writing ability).

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Development Writer

Location: Los Angeles preferred, Washington DC or telecommuters will be considered.

Reason Foundation, a non-profit, public policy think tank, seeks a talented writer to join the development team.  The development writer will work closely with the director of development on the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals, direct mail letters and other supporter communications.  Activities will include:

• Performing prospect research on individuals, foundations and corporations.
• Drafting and working with senior development staff to refine written communications to funders.
• Working with individuals throughout the organization to gather information necessary to report to funders, and executing the reporting requirements.
• Maintaining current records in database, including grant tracking and reporting.
• Assisting with other fundraising projects and events as requested.

Qualified candidates should have a solid understanding of free-market public policy, a strong commitment to Reason’s mission, and excellent writing and organization skills.  Experience in writing-intensive positions is a plus. Candidates at all levels of experience will be considered. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To apply, please submit the following materials as a single pdf file to Amy Pelletier at amy.pelletier@reason.org:

• A cover letter, which should include answers to the following questions:
  • Why do you want to work for Reason?  How do your past experiences or activities demonstrate your interest in Reason's mission?
  • How has your work, volunteer, or educational experience prepared you to perform the duties of this position?
• Resume
• Writing Samples: one long and one short (can be school assignments or anything demonstrating your writing ability).

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Internships

Reason has internship opportunities year-round in both the Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. offices, in policy research, journalism, video production and fundraising.  Previous interns have gone on to work at such places as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, ABC News, Students for Liberty, and Reason itself. Learn more about our internships and how to apply on our internship page.

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About Reason

Founded in 1968, Reason advances a free society by developing, applying, and promoting individual liberty, free markets, and the rule of law. Reason Foundation's nonpartisan public policy research promotes choice, competition, and a dynamic market economy. Reason, the monthly print magazine and popular Web site of "free minds and free markets," covers politics, culture, and ideas through a provocative mix of news, analysis, commentary, and reviews.