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From: Rene U. Wildermuth
Date: Fri, 12 May 1995 00:00
Date: Fri, 12 May 1995 00:00
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SEEKING MARKET-ORIENTED PROFESSIONALS
INTERESTED IN WORKING TOWARDS A FREE SOCIETY
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The following opportunities for employment, fellowships, and internships
are currently available in policy groups, education institutes, and other
organizations within the market-oriented community.
If you, or someone you know, are qualified and interested in applying for
any of these openings, please contact the Center for Market Processes, at
the address below. As well, if you are aware of other opportunities in the
community, please forward them to our attention, so that we can include
them on our many listings.
(There are no fees for this service)
POLICY AND ADVOCACY GROUPS:
Political Economy Research Center seeks: an EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR to
provide intellectual entrepreneurship, direct fund-raising and administer
expenditures and personnel. This individual will work with PERC Senior
Associates to develop directions for existing and new programs, and will be
required to write proposals, meet with potential funders and generally
represent the organization.
The Advocates for Self-Government seeks: an EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
to provide educational entrepreneurship, expand the marketing of existing
programs and tools through direct mail, develop new programs and tools,
direct fund-raising efforts, administer operations, and represent the
organization. Candidates should have experience in one or more phases of
the direct mail business, strong people skills, and the ability to manage.
Center for Market Processes seeks: a VICE-PRESIDENT FOR PUBLIC POLICY
PROGRAMS to design, build and manage programs that improve public policy
decision-making through the application of market process analysis. Position
requires strong experience in policymaking, familiarity with market process
analysis, creative ability, high credibility within the policy profession
and strong management skills.
The Institute for Research on the Economics of Taxation seeks:
a VICE-PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS. The position requires an
experienced public relations professional with high energy and motivation, a
B.A. and prior experience with an agency, non-profit think-tank or
Congressional office. Must be familiar with current economic policy issues,
particularly budget and tax.
Independent Institute seeks: a PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR
to manage the organization's media efforts. Requires public relations and
computer experience; excellent writing skills; an aggressive, resourceful,
efficient, well-organized individual who is able to initiate and
successfully conduct broad-based media campaigns. Working knowledge of
free-market principles and local, state and national media preferred.
Citizens for a Sound Economy seeks: a senior-level ANALYST
to specialize in tax and budget issues. Position requires solid writing and
research capability, strong organizational skills and previous experience
in a similar and/or advocacy position (masters degree preferred).
Cato Institute seeks: an ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
Successful candidate should have 2-3 years experience in media relations,
including writing press materials and conducting follow-up, excellent
writing skills and be well-organized.
U.S. Term Limits seeks: a DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT. This position
involves researching prospects, communication in the area of capital
fundraising, organizing meetings and the maintenance of the database.
Requires a creative individual with 1-2 years work experience, who
enjoys research and computer work and is committed to term limits.
Progress & Freedom Foundation seeks: two entry-level positions in its
Communications Department: an EDITORIAL ASSISTANT to help manage its
publications, books, essays, and newspaper; and a PUBLIC RELATIONS
ASSISTANT to help with outreach efforts, press relations and public
education. Positions require solid writing and research skills, an interest
in public policy and either journalism or press relations, and a capacity
for hard work.
Young Entrepreneurs of Washington, DC, a division of The National
Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship seeks: an ASSISTANT TO THE
DIVISIONAL DIRECTOR. This position requires an entrepreneurial-minded
individual, dedicated to helping disadvantaged youth, possessing: excellent
organizational ability; strong computer, writing and communication skills;
and plenty of initiative.
Institute for Humane Studies seeks: an ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to work
with student programs. Position involves assisting with: conference and
seminar logistics, advertising, fundraising, public affairs, communication
and general administrative duties. Qualified candidates will have a
bachelor's degree with strong administrative, organizational and writing
skills and be able to travel extensively during the summer.
EDUCATION INSTITUTES:
American Institute for Economic Research is seeking both junior and
senior-level RESEARCHERS for its permanent staff. Individuals at the
Institute work independently to provide commentary and analysis on domestic
and international economic issues, with particular emphasis on how they
affect individuals. Major consideration will be candidate's analytical and
writing ability, although academic credentials are desirable.
The Ludwig Von Mises Institute of Auburn University seeks a MANAGING
EDITOR / PUBLISHER to oversee the production of its wide range of
publications. The position requires a talented and energetic person, who
shares the ideals of a free economy and society, to write, research, edit,
design, produce and publish.
The Wichita Collegiate School (a selective PK-12 college preparatory day
school) seeks INSTRUCTORS with substantial experience to teach Humanities,
History and Government courses to Seniors. Successful candidate will be an
outstanding classroom instructor (high-school or collegiate-level) with
excellent communication skills and the ability and desire to work
successfully with students, faculty and parents.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga seeks an ASSISTANT DIRECTOR in
the Scott L. Probasco, Jr. Chair od Free Enterprise/Center for Economic
Education. The general mission of the Chair includes: studying the American
free enterprise system; engaging in research in economics and economic
education; contributing to the public knowledge and understanding of
economic theory and practice; and supporting pre-collegiate economic
education. Position requires a masters degree (PhD preferred) in economics
or economic education, substantial experience in teaching to undergraduates
and teachers and a demonstrated capacity to communicate within the realms of
education, business and labor.
INTERNSHIPS:
Newly-established Commonwealth Foundation of Virginia seeks an INTERN to
assist the Executive Director in research, correspondence, and general
administrative tasks. Qualified applicants should have a background in
political science, Southern studies, economics, or be interested in public
policy and non-profit work.
U.S. Term Limits is seeking INTERNS to provide general office assistance,
with the possibility of doing occasional research. Applicants must believe
in term limits and should enjoy working in a "campaign" atmosphere. Hours
are flexible.
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In addition to the positions described above, many other opportunities
for employment, speaking and consulting may be available. The Center for
Market Processes is developing an active placement network to assist
communication between market-oriented professionals, policy centers,
government offices, education institutes and other organizations.
If you would like the Center to be aware of your qualifications and
interests, or if you would like to receive future job opening referrals
directly, please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Mr. Rene' Wildermuth
Network Project Director
Center for Market Processes
4084 University Drive, Suite 208
Fairfax, VA 22030
Future plans for this network do include an increased electronic
capability, at this time however, all material should be sent by snail-mail.
Inquiries, though, are welcome at: (703)934-6970 or cmp@gmu.edu
The Center for Market Processes, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, research
and education organization affiliated with George Mason University. The
Center is dedicated to utilizing market process analysis to help solve the
critical problems facing society. Our unique team combines scholars, policy
experts, business people, and graduate students pursuing a market-based
approach to four broad areas: research, public policy, management, and
education. The Center relies on contributions from generous individuals,
corporations and foundations to pursue its mission.
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