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Activism

Providing conservative leaders with the tools to make a positive difference in their communities .

The Leadership Institute offers several advanced training programs designed to equip principled activists and political leaders with the skills to organize, communicate, and lead grassroots efforts effectively. These programs build on foundational knowledge and provide up-to-date techniques for successful activism and campaign management.

The Advanced Activist Workshop offers experienced activists the opportunity to deepen their organizational and communication skills. This one-day workshop covers key topics such as precinct organization, public speaking, networking, digital media, and hosting fundraising events. These new skills enhance your ability to mobilize and influence your communities.

LI’s Custom Activist Workshops offer tailored training sessions for participants to address their unique challenges and opportunities. Participants can choose from different areas of concentration, including activism, candidate development, campaign management, fundraising, communications, and leadership development.

The Local Leader Workshop trains county and precinct party leaders, who are often the backbone of electoral politics, to build effective and stable political organizations at the local level. Participants learn how to grow and maintain strong organizations through fundraising, candidate recruitment, data acquisition and management, and message development. This training provides participants with the powerful tools to support and advance conservative principles at the grassroots level.

The Political Leadership Workshop teaches attendees to create sustainable political organizations. This program covers advanced topics in organizational growth and maintenance and provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to build long-lasting political infrastructures. Participants learn key skills including strategic planning, effective communication, and advanced fundraising techniques.

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With You at Every Step

Our dedicated programs offer an array of training opportunities. Learn the strategies and skills that lead to success for conservative principles.

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Step Two

Matching People and Jobs

Whether you’re looking to hire top conservative talent or searching for your next job opportunity, LI has got you covered.
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Leadership Institute Summer 2025 Intern Program

Jump-start your career in politics! Join the Leadership Institute staff team as a summer 2025 intern.

The internship will run from May 12, 2025 through August 15, 2025.

This intensive program allows you to gain professional experience in a real working environment, further your knowledge of the conservative movement, and sharpen your skills for future success. Leadership Institute interns receive free housing, an $825 monthly stipend, priority access to the Institute’s Employment Placement Service, free tuition to all Leadership Institute schools and workshops, weekly private lunches and dinners with conservative VIPs, and the opportunity to build public policy references.

For more information, please visit us on the web by clicking here.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and a letter of recommendation through Conservative Jobs.

Cover letters and letters of recommendation should be addressed to the Intern Program Manager, Arin Steiner.

May 12, 2025
Arlington

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Studio Fellow

The Leadership Institute seeks individuals interested in careers in media or content production to join the studio's team to become a Studio Fellow.


The Studio Fellowship Program will teach and train those interested in how to produce video, podcasts, photographic content, and graphic design. Work will be in coordination with all departments of the Leadership Institute, including campus, events, programs, and external affairs as well as other conservative groups that will benefit from the Studio Fellows work.


The candidate should possess an interest in graphic design and video editing or marketing. They will assist with the daily content needs of both LI and partner organizations. They will help develop social media graphics, marketing materials, presentations, and videos. The position requires becoming familiar with the studio space in the Leadership Institute for the purposes of external rentals and for recording video and podcast content in-house. They will become fluent in the Leadership Institute’s branding language.


Candidates for this position must have a knowledge and understanding of conservative philosophy and possess strong interpersonal skills, excelling in both written and oral communication. This position involves relocation to Virginia and a moderate amount of travel. At the completion of the program, qualified individuals will receive an equipment stipend to purchase necessary gear to help jumpstart their careers.


Interested individuals should apply here and then send a link to their portfolio and cover letter to [email protected]


Compensation:

Fellows will receive the following.




  • $23,000 salary for six months with the potential to extend to one year
  • at the completion of the program, they will receive 7,000 to purchase equipment.


 

Position Responsibilities:

-      Determine production requirements by reviewing client requirements and considering internal scheduling factors.

-      Develop content strategies by examining project objectives and planning, scheduling, and completing design and production requirements.

-      Improve creative standards

-      Media and production file storage, including backing up all media, creating and maintaining file storage solutions, transferring files to external clients and LI departments

-      Travel with the team for live streaming events and taking footage of various LI training

-      Attended training to help better develop skills

 

January 06, 2024
Arlington

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step Three

Make an Impact at Every Stage

Witness the journey of individuals who, through LI’s guidance,
have made strides in their communities and beyond.

2022
Takes office in the West Virginia House of Delegates

2022
Elected to serve as a member of the House of Delegates

2022
Future Candidate School

2021
Leadership Institute Intern

2021
High-Dollar Fundraising School

2021
Youth Leadership School

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Youth Leadership Summit:

Stevie learns to turn values into vision.

2018
Youth Leadership Summit:

Stevie learns to turn values into vision.

2018
Youth Leadership Summit:

Stevie learns to turn values into vision.

2018
Youth Leadership Summit:

Stevie learns to turn values into vision.

Ready to accelerate your political career?  The Leadership Institute’s expert-crafted trainings equip you with essential skills and knowledge for success in politics. 

Leadership Institute offers top-tier trainings that will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to become an influential movement leader.