Changing Hearts, Minds, Laws

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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.

Budget and tax policy analyst

About the Illinois Policy Institute The Illinois Policy Institute is the strongest voice for taxpayers in the state. We stand up for regular Illinoisans who deserve a voice in their government but have been ignored in favor of special interests for too long. We educate and engage Illinoisans from all walks of life to ensure...
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Editor

Summary The Illinois Policy Institute, a premier state-based, free-market think tank, is seeking an editor to ensure timely production of high-quality policy articles and other content. The role will support original research and deliver perspectives from the state’s strongest taxpayer advocate by ensuring content is succinct, consumable, accurate and conforms to Associated Press style. The editor will...
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Lincoln Fellowship Program

The Lincoln Fellowship Program at the Illinois Policy Institute is a premier initiative designed to cultivate and empower the next generation of free-market leaders.
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Legal Research Intern

Legal research intern The Illinois Policy Institute is seeking an intern to be part of a high-performing team conducting research that makes a difference. You’ll help analyze laws and bills to identify policies to help Illinois taxpayers – and uncover policies that would hurt them. You’ll also work with the team to uncover information generally...
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Communications Intern

The Illinois Policy Institute is seeking a Communications Intern. The intern will work closely with the communications team to promote original research and perspectives from the state’s strongest taxpayer advocate, fostering and maintaining a positive brand image with media stakeholders. The Communications Intern will play a critical role in amplifying the Institute’s message and engaging...
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Development Intern

The Illinois Policy Institute is seeking highly motivated, mission-aligned development intern to support our growing fundraising and external relations efforts. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to learn how a leading state-based think tank engages donors, advances its mission, and grows a world-class development program. About the Role The development intern will work closely with...
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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:...
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Policy Intern

Policy Intern The Illinois Policy Institute is seeking an intern to be part of a high-performing team on which you’ll learn how to conduct research that makes a difference. You’ll help analyze policies that make it harder for Illinoisans to thrive and craft free market solutions that will bring more liberty, opportunity and prosperity to...
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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...
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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.

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