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Job Opportunities at Cato

Positions Available

• Trade Policy Analyst, Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies
• Immigration Policy Analyst
• Senior Director for External Affairs
• Policy Analyst, Financial Regulation Studies
• State Budget Expert
• Policy Analyst, Telecommunications and Internet Governance
• Conference Assistant
• Research Assistant, Center for Educational Freedom
• Building Engineer
• Policy Analyst, Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity
• Legal Associate Program
• Intern
• Cato Calls for Papers

All these positions are currently open. Listings are removed when jobs are filled.

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Trade Policy Analyst, Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies

The Cato Institute seeks an analyst to join in its efforts to convince U.S. policymakers and the public of the benefits of free trade and the costs of protectionism. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience writing trade-issue policy papers, speaking before audiences, and engaging in other manners of advocating liberalization of U.S. trade policy; be well-versed in the arguments for and against trade liberalization and know who is making those arguments; be familiar with the legislative, administrative, political, and historical details that animate the U.S. trade policy debate, and; understand the roles and significance of the various institutions, organizations, agencies, and other entities that shape U.S. trade policy.

Advanced degree in economics or public policy preferred. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, accomplishment, and ability.

Applicants should send their resume, cover letter, and writing samples to:

Dan Ikenson
Director, Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Fax (202) 842-3490
Email: dikenson@cato.org

Immigration Policy Analyst

The Cato Institute seeks an analyst to spearhead its efforts to convince policymakers and the public of the imperative of comprehensive U.S. immigration reform. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience writing, speaking, and engaging in other forms of immigration reform advocacy; be well-versed in the arguments for and against expanding legal immigration; be familiar with the legislative, administrative, political, and historical details of efforts in recent years to reform immigration policy; be familiar with the names of organizations and people who have been participating in the debate, as well as their positions on the issues, and; hold the view that immigration is a crucial source of U.S. economic and social vitality.

Advanced degree in economics or public policy preferred. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, accomplishment, and ability.

Applicants should send their resume, cover letter, and writing samples to:

Dan Ikenson
Director, Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Fax (202) 842-3490
Email: dikenson@cato.org

Senior Director for External Affairs

The Cato Institute seeks to hire a senior director for external affairs, with overall responsibility for the Cato's institutional outreach efforts. The position will involve developing and executing an outreach strategy, including government relations, coalition relations, reaching new audiences and varied constituencies, and looking for new opportunities to advance Cato's products and message. This position will report to the president and executive vice president of the Institute. He or she will be a part of Cato's senior management team and will work closely with the directors of communications, marketing, and development, and with the Institute's senior policy scholars. Communications, networking, management, and leadership skills are essential. Substantial experience in public relations, think tank management, coalition building, or marketing would be helpful. Must be able to provide strategic advice, counsel, and creativity to public policy issues. Must understand the philosophy of liberty and limited government and be able to articulate and advance it. An ideal candidate would be goal-oriented, strategic, libertarian, creative, and experienced. Will oversee a staff of 5. Salary will be commensurate with experience and ability. This is a full-time position in Washington. Interested candidates contact dboaz@cato.org. No phone calls.

David Boaz
Executive Vice President
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Fax (202) 842-3490
Email: dboaz@cato.org

Policy Analyst, Financial Regulation Studies

The Cato Institute seeks a policy analyst to work on financial regulation issues. The position requires the candidate to have several years of public-policy-related work experience and skills in writing, editing and policy advocacy. Expertise on securities and/or banking markets and law is preferred, and expertise in Dodd-Frank Act provisions particularly welcome. Interest in monetary issues welcomed, although not required. A comfort with both legal and economic research is necessary. Advanced degree, Ph.D. or J.D., preferred.

The policy analyst will research and write in his or her area of expertise, commission manuscripts, organize and participate in public forums, and promote the work of the Cato Institute. A commitment to Cato's mission of individual liberty, free markets, and limited government is also required.

Applicants should send their resume, cover letter, and writing samples to:

Mark Calabria
Director of Financial Regulation Studies
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Fax (202) 842-3490
Email: mcalabria@cato.org

State Budget Expert

The Cato Institute seeks to hire a budget expert to focus on state and local government tax and spending policies.

The budget expert would critique the budget policies of state and local lawmakers through policy studies, op-eds, books, blogposts, and media appearances. He or she would commission research from outside scholars, participate in panel discussions, and give speeches discussing problems with current budget policies and possible reforms. Candidates for the position should have strong research, writing, and communication skills, and a strong commitment to the principles of individual liberty and economic freedom. Advanced degree in economics or public policy preferred. Compensation and title will be commensurate with ability and experience.

Applicants should send their resume, cover letter, and writing samples to:

Chris Edwards
Director of Tax Policy Studies
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Fax (202) 842-3490
Email: cedwards@cato.org

Policy Analyst, Telecommunications and Internet Governance

The Cato Institute seeks a policy analyst to work on telecommunications and Internet governance issues. The suitable candidate will have several years of work experience in the field of telecommunications and Internet law and policy. An advanced degree in law or economics is preferred

Sought-after qualifications include: familiarity with or practice before the Federal Communications Commission; familiarity with the technical and governance bodies of the Internet; familiarity with and/or work experience on Capitol Hill; a solid background in the First Amendment and other civil liberties; familiarity with classical liberal history and scholarship; strong analytical reasoning skills; the ability to simplify complex issues in oral and written communications; and good interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include monitoring developments in government regulation and oversight of telecommunications and Internet governance at all governmental levels; researching and writing on these topics in all formats (research papers, policy briefs, editorials, blogposts, etc.); and public speaking. Candidates must support Cato's mission of promoting individual liberty, free markets and limited government.

Applicants should send their resume, cover letter, and writing samples to:

Jim Harper
Director of Information Policy Studies
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Fax (202) 842-3490
Email: jharper@cato.org

Conference Assistant

The Cato Institute is seeking a conference assistant. Responsibilities include handling the registration processes for over 100 forums, seminars, conferences and special events ranging from 20-100 attendees, maintaining the master calendar by scheduling 750+ internal and external events, coordinating staff travel and assisting the department with various tasks related to meeting planning and office support.

The qualified candidate will have a minimum of one year professional work experience and exceptional proofing and computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel. Attention to detail and accuracy is essential. Candidate must work well in a team environment, be capable of setting and shifting priorities to meet deadlines and have a strong customer service mentality with a positive "can-do" attitude. A Bachelor's degree is preferred and some weekend work as well as work beyond normal business hours is required.

Qualified applicants should send their cover letter, salary requirements and resume to:

Linda Ah-Sue
Vice President, Events and Conference
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Fax (202) 842-3490
Email: lah-sue@cato.org

Research Assistant, Center for Educational Freedom

The Cato Institute seeks a research assistant for its Center for Educational Freedom, to start on or shortly after Jan. 23rd, 2012. Responsibilities include assisting Center scholars with their projects and events, conducting literature reviews, editing manuscripts, supervising the work of interns, and administrative duties. The individual should have a Bachelor's degree in economics or public policy or equivalent work experience in those fields, and an interest in education policy. The ability to write well-structured, readable prose is essential, as are an understanding of free markets and expertise with Microsoft Word and Excel. Bonus skills include the ability to conduct regression analyses, fluency in a foreign language (particularly Korean, Japanese, Spanish, or Dutch), and a Master's degree in economics.

Applicants should submit a resume, salary requirements, essay writing samples, and a cover letter via e-mail. No phone calls please. This is an entry-level position.

Submissions should be directed to by e-mail to:

Neal McCluskey and Adam Schaeffer
NMcCluskey@Cato.org and ASchaeffer@Cato.org

Neal McCluskey
Associate Director, Center for Educational Freedom
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Fax (202) 842-3490
Email: nmccluskey@cato.org

Building Engineer

The Cato Institute is seeking candidates for a Building Engineer position. The building engineer will direct, control, and supervise all BAS/mechanical/electrical/fire alarm/life safety operations and maintenance engineering for Cato. This candidate will also develop and implement a preventative maintenance plan for all building equipment and systems, and respond to assigned work requests and preventative maintenance work orders. Additionally, this candidate will perform tests, make rounds, record status, and analyze date of equipment on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis to ensure proper function of equipment.

Requirements for this position include a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing trades; a minimum of 3 to 5 years in a commercial high-rise as building/operating engineer and related experience; possess an ability and willingness to learn new technology and methods required to properly maintain the building. A high school/technical school diploma is required; a college degree is preferred.

Anthony Pryor
Director of Administration
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Fax (202) 842-3490
Email: apryor@cato.org

Policy Analyst, Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity

The Cato Institute seeks a policy analyst to work on economic development issues at the Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity. The position requires the candidate to have several years of public policy related work experience and skills in writing, editing and policy advocacy. Regional expertise on Africa or Central or Eastern Europe, fluency in a foreign language, and an advanced degree are preferred. The policy analyst will research and write in his or her area of expertise, commission manuscripts, organize and participate in public forums, travel extensively, and promote the work of the Cato Institute internationally. A commitment to Cato's mission of individual liberty, free markets and limited government is also required.

Applicants should send their resume, cover letter and writing samples to:

Ian Vasquez
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Email: ivasquez@cato.org

Legal Associate Program

Use Your JD to Work for Liberty!

Many law firms are asking their incoming first-year associates to defer their start dates and are offering stipends for these associates to work at public interest organizations. Some law schools are also offering their graduates funding for a number of months under similar conditions. And plenty of new law grads are looking to get their feet in the DC policy door.

To that end, the Cato Institute invites graduating law students and law school graduates to work at our Center for Constitutional Studies. This is an opportunity to assist projects ranging from Supreme Court amicus briefs to policy papers to the Cato Supreme Court Review. Interested students and graduates should email a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample, along with any specific details of their circumstances (availability, deferral terms/stipend, etc.), to Jonathan Blanks, jblanks@cato.org.

If you don't have your own firm/school funding and cannot work unpaid, please apply to our highly competitive internship program (see directly below for short description and application instructions). Legal associates accepted through our internship program receive double the normal intern stipend and are responsible for all normal intern duties on top of responsibilities for the Center for Constitutional Studies.

Jonathan Blanks
Center for Constitutional Studies
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Email: jblanks@cato.org

Intern

The Cato Institute is seeking interns for the summer, fall and spring terms. Responsibilities include research assistance to Cato's policy directors, assisting at Cato events, some clerical chores, attendance at Cato events, and weekly seminars and readings. Candidates should be undergraduates, regardless of major, recent graduates, or graduate students who have a strong commitment to individual liberty, private property, free markets, peace, toleration, and limited government. The monthly stipend is $700 paid in two monthly installments. Information on the program is available online. If you require additional information, please e-mail intern@cato.org.

[ For additional information on employment opportunities with free market organizations, see job banks at Institute for Humane Studies.]

Cato Calls for Papers

The Cato Institute seeks papers and proposals on a wide range of policy issues. The Institute's publications include books, the Cato Journal, Regulation magazine, Cato Policy Report, and the Policy Analysis, Briefing Papers, Foreign Policy Briefings, and Social Security Choice series. A review of the documents at www.cato.org should give you an idea of the subjects that interest us and the style and tone appropriate for policy studies.

Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced, preferably in 12-pitch or pica, on 8 1/2 x 11 paper. Leave extra space around the title and byline. Margins on all four sides of the page should be at least 1 inch.

Notes should be done per the Chicago Manual of Style (Style A). They may be typed at the bottom of each page or preferably at the end of the manuscript. Notes should be double-spaced.

Please send hard copy: At this time, Cato does not accept submissions by fax or email. Manuscripts will be returned if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is enclosed.

Send proposals or papers to Submissions Editor, Cato Institute, 1000 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20001.