Jump-start your career in politics! Join the Leadership Institute staff team as a summer 2026 intern.

The internship will run from May 11, 2026 through August 14, 2026.

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.

Jump-start your career in politics! Join the Leadership Institute staff team as a spring 2026 intern.

The internship will run from January 12, 2026 through April 10, 2026.

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.

About Leadership Institute 

Founded in 1979 by its president, Morton C. Blackwell, Leadership Institute (LI) -- a non-partisan 501(C)3 nonprofit -- provides training in campaigns, fundraising, grassroots organizing, youth politics, and communications.  The Institute teaches conservatives of all ages how to succeed in politics, government, and the media. Since its founding, LI has trained more than 300,000 conservative activists, leaders, and students.

Position Details

This position will help oversee LI’s digital marketing. The primary role of this position will be email marketing, i.e. writing, editing, and crafting audiences for emails in accordance with LI’s brand guidelines. This job will also include social media management. It will also require an understanding of target audience segmentation and how to create engaging content. You should have a think-outside-the-box, creative mindset. 

This position requires excellent communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and building relationships with other divisions within the organization. 

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain email lists with proper segmentation, hygiene, and best practices.

• Write and edit email copy while maintaining brand voice and tone.

• Craft posts and help manage social media accounts.

• Conduct A/B testing on email content to optimize email performance.

• Ability to work with multiple divisions to market their events effectively.

• Knowledge of how to use Salesforce (or other CRMs) to pull reports and analyze data.

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to improve email strategy

• Support other digital marketing initiatives as needed (website copy, digital ads, text message marketing, etc.)

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A go-getter and quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Some email or digital marketing experience (around one year preferred, but not required).

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• A strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across teams.

• Familiarity with email marketing platforms, ideally HubSpot.

• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a passion for crafting effective campaigns.

• A creative thinker who isn’t afraid to experiment and optimize marketing strategies.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter.

Leadership Institute is hiring a Development Operations Officer, a crucial member of the Development team who raises and processes millions of dollars in donations every year.

This is the ideal position for anyone looking to begin a career in fundraising. The skills and knowledge learned in this position create a strong foundation to propel someone into the many kinds of fundraising and conservative movement careers. 

Your work to service our generous donors will contribute to the training of conservative leaders and activists through the programs and trainings conducted by Leadership Institute.

The job is entry-level, easy to learn and provides extraordinary growth potential into a career in fundraising. Alongside that, general professional development is a priority for the Development Operations team to grow its staffers in foundational business practices.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Caging hundreds of donations sent to Leadership Institute daily.

• Maintaining data hygiene within the entire LI donor base, which consists of tens of thousands active donors.

• Processing donor correspondence and promptly communicating said correspondence to essential team members.

• Acknowledging and receipting every donation within 24 hours of its processing.

Our ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented

• Hard-working

• Self-motivated

• Personally organized

• Able to work closely with a tight-knit team

• Innovative/creative

• Driven

Fundraising is one of the most important skills you can learn; it's the art and science of building an organization that will stand the test of time.

If you know how to raise money, you will always add value to any and every organization you go to.

This position has tremendous room for growth. The leadership will work with you on identifying your passions, skills, and opportunities for growth and foster those to shape you into a stronger professional.

Past employees who occupied this position have gone on to become highly successful major gifts officers, Salesforce specialists, direct mail marketing managers, and more; both within the company and outside of the organization.

Qualifications and compensation

You must complete the Public Policy Questionnaire (PPQ) and an uploaded resume to apply.

We love hiring people with a variety of work backgrounds and experiences – and our team would love to build upon those skills.

An understanding of conservative ideals and principles is a must.

Salary starts at $50,000 a year and is paired with an excellent healthcare plan, and transportation assistance provided.

About Leadership Institute 

Founded in 1979 by its president, Morton C. Blackwell, Leadership Institute (LI) -- a non-partisan 501(C)3 nonprofit -- provides training in campaigns, fundraising, grassroots organizing, youth politics, and communications.  The Institute teaches conservatives of all ages how to succeed in politics, government, and the media. Since its founding, LI has trained more than 300,000 conservative activists, leaders, and students.

About the Position

Leadership Institute is hiring a creative writer to join our Communications Team and report directly to the Director of External Affairs. This writer will advance LI’s creative writing presence across the board -- crafting content that resonates with conservatives.

Join our team and you’ll be hands-on, writing as well as brainstorming with a team to bring big ideas to life. If you’re a natural storyteller who loves to shape narratives and make an impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and edit high-quality copy for a wide range of marketing, including website copy, ad campaigns, press releases, marketing materials, emails, with potential to expand to other mediums.

• Proofread and refine copy to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with our brand voice and strategy.

• Adapt messaging to seamlessly target both our donor and training audiences, while maintaining a cohesive brand voice.

• Hone Leadership Institute’s foundational communication to level up brand recognition and affinity across platforms.

Successful Candidates Will Possess:

• Years of experience in copywriting and the creative field (salary commensurate with experience).

• Extensive understanding of the digital media landscape and conservative-focused content.

• Excellent writing, storytelling, and copyediting skills.

• Ability to self-motivate, stay focused, and juggle priorities well.

• Humility and teamwork, paired with a drive for excellence.

Does your copy engage your audience and change hearts and minds? If you answered yes, then this position is for you!

Additional Qualifications and Compensation

• An understanding of conservative principles is a must.

• Salary starts at $65,000 a year and is commensurate with experience.

• Compensation includes an excellent healthcare plan and transportation assistance.

How to Apply:

• Submit a resume, cover letter, and 1-3 writing samples.

• Complete the Public Policy Questionnaire (PPQ) at https://leadershipinstitute.org/ppq

Summary

The Salesforce Administrator supports the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Leadership Institute's Salesforce CRM systems, with focus on the Development (fundraising) instance. As a full-time, in-person member of our collaborative Salesforce admin team, this role creates and manages reports, resolves issues, trains users, and ensures Salesforce success across the organization. This position works closely with other administrators and engineering staff to support the Leadership Institute mission.

Key Responsibilities

• System Administration: Manage user accounts, security settings, and system customizations; perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Reports and Analytics: Create and maintain reports and dashboards to meet business requirements; ensure data accuracy and train staff on reporting tools.

• User Support: Serve as primary point of contact for Development Salesforce users; provide training and timely resolution of issues; collaborate with other Salesforce administrators to ensure consistent support across all departments.

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline business processes.

• Data Management: Support integration between systems; manage data imports/exports; maintain data quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years Salesforce Administrator experience

• Salesforce Administrator certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

• Strong understanding of Salesforce configuration and reporting tools

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Experience with nonprofit organizations and fundraising operations preferred

• Knowledge of Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) preferred

• Knowledge of Fundraising business processes and life cycles preferred

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment

• Ability to understand complex business requirements and translate them into actionable work-items.

• Must work on-site at our Arlington, VA location (remote work is not available for this position)

About the Role

The Leadership Institute is hiring a part-time or full-time Associate Editor for its campus news website Campus Reform.org. As America's leading source for conservative college news, Campus Reform serves as a watchdog to our country's higher education system, with a mission to expose liberal bias and abuse on college campuses.

As Associate Editor, you will work with a team of professional editors to publish breaking news and investigative reports written by freelance reporters in Campus Reform's Young Journalist program.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of professional editorial and/or news writing experience. This is job is open to hourly part-time (approx. 20 hours per week) and full-time salaried candidates.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document to Deputy Editor Jared Harris at [email protected]

•  A cover letter detailing your interest in Campus Reform, whether you wish to be considered for full-time or part-time (20 hours) employment, and your salary requirements

•  Résumé

•  One professional (not academic) writing sample that is 500-1,000 words. Excerpts from longer pieces are acceptable. 

The Leadership Institute is hiring a Recruiter for its campus news website Campus Reform.org. As America’s leading source for conservative college news, Campus Reform serves as a watchdog to our country’s higher education system, with a mission to expose liberal bias and abuse on college campuses.

Campus Correspondents are freelance student journalists that form an integral part of the Leadership Institute’s Campus Reform’s news team. The Recruiter will scale up the Campus Correspondent Program and provide daily administrative assistance. The Correspondent Recruitment Coordinator’s duties will be to recruit new Campus Correspondents, market the program, assist with media booking and preparations, develop the Campus Correspondents and alumni community, organize events, supervise interns, provide professional guidance, and represent Campus Reform at events.

Qualified candidates will be friendly and outgoing, with a professional background in recruitment and a working knowledge of journalism ethics. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and approximately two years of related professional experience. To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements in one PDF file through Conservative Jobs. 

About Leadership Institute 

Founded in 1979 by its president, Morton C. Blackwell, Leadership Institute (LI) -- a non-partisan 501(c)3 nonprofit -- provides training in campaigns, fundraising, grassroots organizing, youth politics, and communications. The Institute teaches conservatives of all ages how to succeed in politics, government, and the media. Since its founding, LI has trained more than 300,000 conservative activists, leaders, and students. 

Position Overview The Leadership Institute (LI) is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Programs Operations Coordinator to support the Communications team and broader organization by managing inventory, coordinating logistics, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. The Coordinator will also manage monthly orders for staff name badges and business cards, oversee the cleanliness and readiness of LI’s dormitory and staff apartment for all groups, and coordinate special cleanings for headquarters, including laundry services and event spaces. Additional duties include managing kitchen and facility supply inventories, restocking common areas daily, supporting events, and assisting with general administrative tasks as needed.

This position is an entry level position with a pathway for career and organizational advancement through opportunities to crosstrain with other divisions of LI (Marketing, Design, Studios, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate inventory of LI publications and marketing materials to ensure consistent availability.

• Coordinate the shipment of marketing materials and ensure their organized distribution throughout the office.

• Coordinate monthly orders for staff name badges and business cards.

• Ensure LI’s dormitory and staff apartment is clean and orderly for every external or internal group.

• Coordinate all special cleanings for LI Headquarters, including laundry orders and events space cleanings.

• Manage inventory and daily restock of kitchens and facilities, including orders of soda, coffee and kitchen supplies.

• General events support as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent communication and vendor coordination abilities.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Must be able to lift a 50 lbs box above your head.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support, logistics, or supply coordination preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite/Google, especially Excel/Sheets experience with inventory tracking software a plus.

• Proficiency in Adobe software.

• Familiarity with project management software.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment This is a full-time, in-office position based in Leadership Institute’s headquarters in Arlington, VA.

Additional Qualifications and Compensation

• You must complete the Public Policy Questionnaire (PPQ) and an uploaded resume to apply.

• An understanding of conservative ideals and principles is a must.

• We love hiring people with a variety of work backgrounds and experiences – and our team would love to build upon those skills.

• Salary starts at $55,000 a year and is paired with an excellent healthcare plan, and transportation assistance provided.

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

The internship will run from September 15, 2025 through December 19, 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.

Summary:

LI Recruiters identify and recruit students to start conservative student organizations or publications on campus within an assigned territory.  Recruiters will develop a territory action plan to evaluate all college campuses within the territory and assign recruitment and training resources.  Recruiters will also approve or deny membership into LI’s CLP network and develop a strategic activism and training plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following, the exercising of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance and other duties as required.

Regional Network Development:

a)     Build and maintain relationships between LI, students, and groups within the region.

b)    Research, analyze, and recruit conservative students to participate in LI programs.

c)     Make membership decisions. Analyze and determine which groups within the region qualify to participate in LI’s CLP network.

d)    Develop a strategic plan to expand membership with LI in a territory each semester.

e)     Create and develop a regional training plan for your territory.

f)     Approve and distribute LI resources to CLP groups.

g)    Approve or deny requests from new CLP groups to join LI’s CLP network.

h)    Approve or deny activism grant requests for the group in the LI network

i)      Evaluate all higher education institutions to determine overall compatibility with CLP programs.

j)      Build relationships with partner organization counterparts

 Program Management:

a)     Manage your territories’ activism budget

b)    Approve or deny students for the Campus Ambassador program  membership

c)     Approve or deny scholarships for Leadership Institute trainings

Qualifications:      

Candidates for this position must have a knowledge and understanding of conservative philosophy with a dedication to grassroots activism and organization. Candidates should also have strong interpersonal skills and should excel in both written and oral communication.

Summary

This office-based role facilitates the flow of information and resources between the Leadership Institute, students, and groups within LI’s Campus Leadership Program (CLP) network.  The Regional Field Manager will distribute LI grants, scholarships, and resources among members within the region.  In addition, the Manager will conduct a semi-annual audit of the groups.

Objectives:

Includes the following, the exercising of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance and other duties as required.

 Membership Relations

a)     Market and distribute LI trainings and resources to students in your region.

b)    Research and identify LI training, and recruitment opportunities.

c)     Research and analyze the most effective campuses to place Campus Ambassadors.

d)    Approve and award Campus Ambassadors scholarships to students within the region.

e)     Approve or deny speaker grants and requests

f)     Approve or deny activism kits to groups within the regions

g)    Perform a semi-annual membership audit of all groups within your region.

h)    Review, analyze, and determine membership status of groups within your region.

i)      Analyze the activity and effectiveness of existing Campus Ambassadors at the beginning of each semester to renew or deny their placement in the program.

Program Management

a)     Manage regional travel budget each semester

b)    Decide what groups receive speaker grants

c)     Manage regional speaker budget and authorize grant payments to speakers.

d)    Recruit, evaluate, and elected candidates for Field Staff Interviews.

Supervisory

Supervisory

Responsibilities:        

Oversee, budget for, and pay Campus Ambassadors

Qualifications:   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and make independent decisions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, or ability required.

Well organized, have the ability to handle several projects at one time under time constraints and a willingness to travel and work nights and weekends. Experience as a campus activist or political grassroots organizer is preferred.

About the Role:

The Jay Henges Center for Youth Leadership plans, executes, and recruits for Leadership Institute’s flagship training, the Youth Leadership School (YLS), as well as smaller versions of the training known as Youth Leadership Workshops (YLW) and Campus Election Workshops (CEW).

As the Operations Manager for the Center, you will focus on recruiting high-level students for programs, handle all aspects of smaller workshops, arrangement transportation logistics for students, work with vendors, prepare materials for programs, work with speakers for programs, and when needed present lectures about political technology.

You must have proven ability to effectively recruit students, speak publicly, negotiate with vendors, meet deadlines, and have strong organizational and writing skills. Additionally, you must also proactively foster long lasting relationships with partner organizations to coordinate future trainings.

You are expected to work all hours needed to meet recruitment goals and to ensure all trainings in the division are professionally conducted, including several weekends throughout the year.

You must be able to travel and work on weekends.

Travel for this role could be up to 60% of the time.

Required skills:

• Attention to detail

• Professional crisis management skills

• Ability to follow-up and build long-term relationships

• Prior involvement with student organizations

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently

• Meet deadlines

• Have a basic understanding of graphic design

• Strong public speaking skills

The candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and should have a good sense of direction and confidence when navigating in unfamiliar cities. He or she must be a quick decision maker, and take full responsibility for decisions made.

Good candidates enter the job with a solid understanding of conservative principles.

A bachelor’s degree is required with previous experience on campaigns. Candidate must be a graduate of the Youth Leadership School before applying.

This role is based in Arlington, VA - NOT REMOTE

How to apply:

Complete the Public Policy Questionnaire: LeadershipInstitute.org/PPQ

Email a one-page resume and personalized cover letter, including your salary requirements in PDF format, to Carly Tomaine at [email protected]. Applications that do not meet the criteria above are not considered.