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With You at Every Step

Learn the skills to make a successful run for office

Become a conservative political leader.

America’s future hangs in the balance. How much longer can we withstand the onslaught of disastrous leftist policies?

To help our country survive, conservative leaders must step up and lead the way. They must run for office, challenge the left, and win!

Do you want to become one of those conservative leaders? Are you interested in running for office to put your principles into action?

If so, the Leadership Institute can help you succeed. LI training can turn you into a winning, conservative political leader. Here, you can learn what it takes to mount a successful campaign in today’s ever-changing political landscape.

The Leadership Institute offers a host of targeted, proven-effective trainings to help you succeed as a candidate for Congress, for local office, for school board, and more.

No matter what office you aim to run for, the Leadership Institute can give you the skills to handle everything the campaign throws your way. You’ll learn from the best veterans of campaigning and politics. And you’ll come out a leader.

  • LI’s Future Candidate School and Workshop will prepare you to run and win. You’ll learn how to build a strong grassroots base, define your message, and raise campaign funds. You’ll leave this intense training ready to win.
  • LI’s Campaign Academy offers training opportunities across the country. This five-session crash course will prepare you to run and win political races.
  • LI’s Local Leader Workshop will teach you what it takes to lead at your county and precinct party level. You’ll learn everything it takes to recruit candidates and volunteers, share your message, and build an effective organization.
  • LI’s Campaign Management School and Workshop will help you learn all there is to know to run a winning campaign. That includes taking part in practical exercises and activities that simulate real-life campaign scenarios.
  • LI’s Campaign Data Workshop will help you find and learn how to use the latest data to target your voters and get them out to vote. 
  • And if you want to get involved in taking back your local schools from the left, the Leadership Institute offers a full array of School Board Campaign Training. You can learn how to win school board, and what to do once you win. 

Do these Leadership Institute trainings whet your interest? Do you want to make the most of them to learn how to become a successful conservative political leader? Then click below to learn more, and apply to take part.

Make the Leadership Institute your first step toward winning public office — and saving America.

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.

The One-on-One Television Workshop is a custom training developed for the specific demands of each student. The full resources of...

The One-on-One Television Workshop is a custom training developed for the specific demands of each student. The full resources of...

The on-camera workshop takes place in front of the TV cameras in LI’s Norma Zimdahl Master Studio in the Sacher...

You don’t get much lead time before an interview, so take advantage of the time you have now to learn...

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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Leadership Institute 2025 Spring Intern Program

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

The internship will run from January 6, 2025 through April 11, 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 coordinator, Arin Steiner.

September 13, 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

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.

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.