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Campus Leader

Stand up for conservative principles in education.

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Lead on your campus

Organize your peers to advocate for conservative principles on campus.

Become a conservative campus leader.

College campuses are ground zero in the battle to save America. That’s where leftists concentrate most on indoctrinating students, and “canceling” those who refuse to go along.

Most conservative student at most colleges know this situation all too well. They’re living through it!

But you don’t have to sit idly by and take the left’s abuse. The Leadership Institute can help you stand up for your rights. To fight back against leftist indoctrination. To spread the word among your fellow students and build a freedom movement at your school.

You can become a conservative campus leader. The Leadership Institute shows you how.

The Leadership Institute knows it all starts on college campuses. That’s why the LI team works with thousands of conservative student leaders across the country. And fosters a unique nationwide network of more than 2,700 local campus conservative groups.

You can join in. You’ll learn to make a powerful difference for your conservative principles at your school, and in your community. You’ll be on your way to becoming a lifelong conservative leader.

Here’s some proven-successful Leadership Institute training you can make the most of:

  • LI’s Youth Leadership School is often called the “boot camp of politics” for conservatives. At this intensive two day course, you’ll learn to organize and lead youth efforts for the candidates and causes of your choice. You’ll learn how to build effective student organizations, how to get out the vote, and above all, how to lead.
  • LI’s national Student Activism Conference focuses on the challenges you face on leftist dominated campuses. Here you’ll learn everything it takes to build a strong conservative presence at your school.
  • LI’s Campus Election Workshop teaches you what it takes to run for student government, and win. So if you’re interested in running for office at your school, this is the training for you.

So if you want to become a conservative leader at your school, the Leadership Institute will teach you how. Just click below to learn more and apply for these high-impact programs.

This could be your biggest step yet towards a lifetime of conservative leadership.

Step one

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.

Empower Your Principles Check out YLW tracks and request the training below. The Leadership Institute’s Youth Leadership Workshop (YLW) is...

The Leadership Institute’s flagship school, nicknamed “the boot camp of politics,” provides you with eThe Leadership Institute’s Youth Leadership School...

Take your publication to the next level with an Advanced Student Publications Workshop. Existing conservative publications affiliated with LI can...

Learn how to start your own independent campus publication from the ground up. Taking place online or in-person on your...

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

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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.