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.

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.

Director of Fiscal Policy

Summary Illinois Policy Institute is seeking a Director of Fiscal Policy with outstanding research and communication skills to lead our work on Chicago and Illinois budgets, taxes, pensions, and other fiscal issues. You’ll drive the narrative and strategy for crafting and promoting entrepreneurial, innovative, and impactful policy solutions for turning around the unsustainable situation facing...

Writer/Editor

Overview Founded in 2002, 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. Every day, we educate and engage Illinoisans from all walks of life to...

Policy Analyst for Budget and Tax Research

Summary Illinois Policy Institute is seeking a Policy Analyst for Budget and Tax Research with outstanding research and communication skills to join our team of policy researchers. For information about IPI, visit http://www.illinoispolicy.org. The Policy Analyst for Budget and Tax Research Will: Conduct research into Illinois state and local fiscal issues Source and analyze data regarding...

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. This position will begin this summer in June 2021. You’ll have the opportunity to: Write articles...

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