Changing Hearts, Minds, Laws

We're Currently Hiring

Do you believe that the world is a better place when free societies and free markets allow all citizens to flourish and prosper? Are you results driven? Do you value a focused and fun workplace? Then take a look at the job openings we have below.

Development Associate

The Illinois Policy Institute seeks a development associate to join our development team, playing a key role in supporting the institute’s growth, fundraising, and outreach initiatives. The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, adept at prioritization and execution, and comfortable using data-driven applications. Frequent interaction with donors and potential donors through phone, email and in-person...

External Relations Intern

The Illinois Policy Institute is seeking a person to help us restore Illinois’ place in the nation as a beacon of prosperity that shines across the Midwest. Approximate start date is between May – June 2024 based on the needs of the intern and the Institute. During your internship with the external relations team, you’ll...

Editorial Intern

The Illinois Policy Institute is seeking a team member to help create original content from the state’s strongest taxpayer advocate. Goal: The editorial intern supports the Illinois Policy Institute communications team in its mission to advance freedom and prosperity in Illinois through storytelling and content creation that illustrates the Institute’s values. Job duties will include:...

Major Gift Officer

The Illinois Policy Institute is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to expand its financial support. The major gifts officer should be deeply interested in public policy at the national, state, and local levels and want to help the institute raise financial resources. This role is ideal for someone who is keenly analytical and able to maintain and build new relationships that advance the institute’s mission.

Director of Foundation Relations

The Illinois Policy Institute is seeking an entrepreneurial Director of Foundation Relations to maintain existing relationships and cultivate new relationships with aligned philanthropic foundations.

Policy Researcher

Policy Researcher Summary Illinois Policy Institute is seeking a Policy Researcher with outstanding organizational and communication skills to join our team of policy and legal researchers. Responsibilities will include providing research and other support for policy team projects on fiscal, poverty, crime, education, labor, and other issues.. Responsibilities Gather important data and facts necessary for...

Public Relations Intern

The Illinois Policy Institute is seeking a team member to help promote original research from the state’s strongest taxpayer advocate. Goal: The Public Relations intern supports the Illinois Policy Institute media team in its mission to foster and maintain a positive brand image with media stakeholders. Job duties will include: Writing press releases on new...

Marketing Intern

The Illinois Policy Institute’s award-winning marketing team is seeking young talent to champion Illinois’ comeback story. For 8-12 weeks, you’ll work in our Chicago office alongside our writers, editors, designers, community managers and animators as a member of our team. You’ll have the opportunity to: Write articles related to Illinois’ jobs climate, taxation, criminal justice...

What we do

We Work Hard and try to make the world a better place.

It's an honor to do the work that we do every day. In 2013, we touched more decision-makers with the economic freedom message than ever before. We've highlighted the stories of real people working to make Illinois great again. But we don't always take ourselves so seriously. We do have some fun around the office, hang out after work, eat cupcakes and make amazing friends along the way.

Meet The Team