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The Manhattan Institute (MI) is a community of scholars, journalists, activists, and civic leaders who are united by a shared commitment to advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities.
We are always looking for entrepreneurial, self-driven, resourceful, and detail-oriented employees to help put MI's work in the hands of key policymakers and others.
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Manhattan Institute is seeking Grant Writer for our Development team. The successful applicant will possess a deep interest in public policy at the national, state, and local levels. Most importantly, the candidate will demonstrate the ability to author compelling grant proposals to individuals and foundations, with experience in analyzing complex public policy ideas with strategic goals in mind.
View full descriptionManhattan Institute is independent, creative, and bold, and we are seeking a like-minded Database Manager to join our Development team.
View full descriptionManhattan Institute is seeking like-minded Investigative reporters to work closely with MI Senior Fellow Christopher Rufo. Reporters will work together with Rufo and the editors at City Journal (CJ) to produce rigorous investigative reporting from multiple angles.
View full descriptionCity Journal seeks an ambitious, savvy digital editor who can help us take full advantage of the opportunities presented by digital technology to maximize our publication’s reach and impact.
View full descriptionThe American Conservatism and Governing Fellowship brings together cohorts of successful mid-career public-service professionals to study the foundational principles of American conservatism. The fellowship will help leaders deepen their thinking about conservatism in America and its application to the work of governing.
View full descriptionManhattan Institute’s Law School Associate program is a 10-12-week program that offers law school students the opportunity to work directly with its Constitutional Studies and Legal Policy teams.
View full descriptionManhattan Institute's Collegiate Associate Program puts graduate and undergraduate students in a position to meaningfully advance the Institute's mission through research, journalism, and programming.
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