Career and Resume Consultations

Request your free, one-on-one career consultation today. Whether you’re looking for your first internship, a change in your career, or a senior level position, LI’s experts can guide you on your career path in the conservative movement.

Consultations can be done in-person or over the phone where you’ll receive guidance on your resumes, cover letters, interviews, building your network, and more.

ConservativeJobs.com

The Leadership Institute's ConservativeJobs.com is your free, personalized job bank connecting recruiters and job seekers of all experiences across America.

Check out the Conservative Jobs Jobseeker Guide Here!

Career Training

Working hard is important, but understanding the skills to being successful in the conservative movement is essential. Learn from senior professionals in the conservative movement at one of LI’s career trainings:

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Upcoming Career Events

Grant Writing Workshop
May 23
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What percentage of your total income comes from grants? Would you like it to be more? The Grant Writing Workshop provides an overview of how your non-profit or corporate foundation can potentially increase the success rate of your proposal process. You will learn the elements of building a proposal: the executive summary, introduction, statement of the problem, building a case for support, budgets, and more. This workshop will take a deeper look into what foundations look for in proposals, as well as tips for research, and how your organization can gain income from foundation grants. Ideal attendees for the Grant Writing Workshop are: conservatives who want to raise more money for their cause through foundation grants by using proven methods to get your organization's grant considered. Attendees will learn how to: • Write a persuasive one-page proposal • Craft proposals that result in foundation donations • Use the best research tools and methods to find potential partner foundations • Write a Letter of Inquiry, a cover letter, and full proposal NOTE: You'll also benefit from attending the following LI programs: Comprehensive Fundraising School, High-Dollar Fundraising, and Direct Mail School.
Career Advancement Training
May 23
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Professional Development Series: Professional Writing 
June 7
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Advanced - Direct Mail School
June 9-11
Arlington, VA

LI's Internship Program

The Leadership Institute’s intern program offers successful applicants the opportunity to work on projects of high responsibility in one of the Leadership Institute’s departments such as Grassroots, International Training, Campus Reform, Technology, Communications, and more.

In addition to a full workload, interns receive personal mentorship; hosting conservative leaders at private dinners, tours of the White House and Capitol Hill, access to LI trainings, and weekly book discussions.

An LI internship includes:

  • Free housing at the Sacher House, located a short, 10-minute walk from LI
  • $825 stipend per month
  • Free tuition to all LI trainings for one year
  • $200 book allowance to build your conservative library
  • Private dinners and lunches with conservative VIPs
  • Projects of high responsibility
  • Priority status in LI's Employment Placement Services

For more information about the program, please contact Alysia Martin.

How to apply:

  1. Send your resume and cover letter to resumes@leadershipinstitute.org
  2. Attend the Leadership Institute's Youth Leadership School, the boot camp of politics for young conservatives prior to the application deadline.
  3. Complete the Leadership Institute's PPQ: LeadershipInstitute.org/PPQ

Application Deadlines:

Spring 2022

January 10th - April 29th

Application Deadline - December 17th

Summer 2022

May 16th – August 19th

Application Deadline - April 1st

Fall 2022

September 6th - December 16th

Application Deadline - August 12th