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Candidates selected for interviews with the Goldwater Institute will be contacted within four weeks of application. We will make every effort to contact all applicants, but because of the number of applications we receive, we cannot guarantee you will be contacted.

The Goldwater Institute is always seeking to add skilled professionals to its growing team. Successful candidates will be strongly committed to the Goldwater Institute’s mission and have demonstrable success in policy development, litigation, management, public relations, fundraising or another area of significant value. In your cover letter, please state clearly what position you would seek to create (or fill) and the value you would bring to the Goldwater Institute. Attach your one-page resume. Materials may be sent via e-mail to Roger Zetah at rzetah@goldwaterinstitute.org or careers@goldwaterinstitute.org. No phone calls please. For current job openings, see those listed below.

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Opportunities

Vice President, Development

The Phoenix-based Goldwater Institute, hailed by George Will as “America’s most potent advocate of limited government,” seeks an experienced, responsible and committed Vice President of Development.

The Vice President of Development is responsible for leading the fundraising team in designing and executing fundraising initiatives in support of the Institute’s mission. The Goldwater Institute is experiencing tremendous success in advancing policy, and we require an experienced Vice President to help us grow our resources to leverage our experienced team of litigators and researchers to achieve even greater success. The Vice President will supervise and coordinate the work of outside consultants and manage two or more full-time development associates. The Vice President is part of the Institute’s senior management team and is closely integrated with the Institute’s research, litigation, and marketing areas. The Vice President is responsible for executing all aspects of a complete fundraising program including developing and sustaining relationships, supervising events, and training young development associates for the team. This position reports directly to the President.

Minimum Requirements

Five years related work experience in fundraising, preferably in politics or public policy organizations with annual budgets exceeding $5 million, more experienced candidates welcome to apply
A demonstrable history of setting and achieving concrete fundraising goals
Experience cultivating relationships and making the ask
In-depth knowledge of a diverse range of public policy issues
Excellent writing skills
Excellent interpersonal communications skills
Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
Enjoy travel
Embrace the advancement of principles of limited government, personal responsibility, and free enterprise

Qualified candidates will have a proven track record of success in identifying and cultivating donor relationships, exercise maturity, professionalism and integrity at all times, possess excellent management and mentoring skills, and be able to handle multiple projects in a growing organization.

Goldwater pays a competitive salary and provides excellent benefits: employer-paid group health insurance, health savings accounts, 403(b) plan with an employer match, long-term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, vacation and sick time, and a voluntary dental plan.

Address cover letter and resume and two writing samples, not to exceed 10 pages total, to Roger Zetah, Director of Finance and Administration, Goldwater Institute, 500 E. Coronado Road, Phoenix AZ 85004, or by e-mail to careers@goldwaterinstitute.org. No phone calls please.

The Goldwater Institute is an equal opportunity employer. The Goldwater Institute was established in 1988 as an independent, non-partisan research and educational organization dedicated to the study of public policy. Through its research and litigation the Institute promotes public policy founded upon the principles of limited government, economic freedom, and individual liberty.

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Investigative Reporter

The Phoenix-based Goldwater Institute, hailed by George Will as “America's most potent advocate of limited government,” seeks an experienced Investigative Reporter to complement its award-winning policy and litigation work.

Focusing on issues that are the result of systemic problems that can be solved through public policy reforms, rather than isolated instances of abuse, the investigative reporter position will work to uncover wasteful spending at all levels of government; expose wrong-doing and public corruption; share information with mainstream and new media journalists; and produce well-written, timely reports of investigation findings. The reporter will be expected to creatively use audio and video, in addition to producing written reports. In addition to the responsibility of annually delivering at least four longer term projects, each on a quarterly deadline, the reporter will also be expected to produce quick turn-around stories when required by breaking news events.

The successful candidate will meet the highest professional standards as laid out by the Code of Ethics of the Society of Professional Journalists.

Qualified candidates will have some previous experience with investigative journalism (print, radio, or TV); a demonstrated knowledge of investigator’s tools like public records requests; outstanding writing skills; and the ability to develop sources. Candidate must be a creative storyteller able to breakdown complicated information and details into easily understood stories and be able to pursue multiple complex stories at the same time. Qualified candidates must be team players with a passion for looking out for the little guy. A track record of digging and uncovering stories that impacted public policy and experience producing content for a variety of mediums is a plus. Some travel required. Goldwater pays a competitive salary, based on experience, and provides excellent benefits.

Address cover letter and resume, two writing samples, and salary expectations to Goldwater Institute, Attention: Roger Zetah, CFO, 500 E. Coronado Road, Phoenix AZ 85004, or by e-mail to careers@goldwaterinstitute.org or rzetah@goldwaterinstitute.org. No phone calls please.

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Communications Associate

The Goldwater Institute seeks a dynamic self-starter to join the team as a Communications Associate. The Communications Associate is responsible for assisting the communications team with meeting the day-to-day communications needs of the Goldwater Institute. The Communications Associate works closely with the Director of Communications to advance the placement of Goldwater ideas and scholars in the news media, assists the Director of Communications with other public relations projects, and maintains communications record keeping and updates the website as needed.

An ideal candidate is a self-starter who is comfortable proactively pitching ideas to reporters about issues and cases, and who is continuously seeking new ways to inject Goldwater Institute policy ideas into the modern debate.

Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Strong writing ability.
• Experience maintaining a website.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office software suite.
• Knowledge of social media outlets.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume and salary expectations. Materials may be sent via e-mail to Roger Zetah at rzetah@goldwaterinstitute.org or careers@goldwaterinstitute.org. No phone calls please.

Goldwater pays a competitive salary, based on experience, and provides excellent benefits: employer participation in group health insurance, health savings account, 403 (b) employer match, long-term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, PTO, and a voluntary dental and vision plan.

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