Social Change Project, Program Associate
The Mercatus Center | Posted on March 24, 2008
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University seeks to hire a Program Associate for the Social Change Project and Global Prosperity Initiative. Initial job responsibilities will include assisting with and coordinating the planning of academic conferences, meetings, policy forums, and other special events; writing and editing for the project web pages, research, and administrative support.
The successful candidate will be interested in working on a fast-paced, growing project and the ultimate responsibilities of the position will depend on the initiative and creativity of the candidate. Interest and experience in economics, political theory, and international development is desirable and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in applying complex ideas to solve policy problems and advancing the state of knowledge in the area of social change and international development as well as strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. In addition, the Mercatus Center provides exceptional benefits to all individual employees, including full health and dental coverage, flexible spending accounts, long-term disability and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement savings program, a parking permit, and one free course per semester at George Mason University.
To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to HR@Mercatus.org. No phone calls please.
About the Mercatus Center at George Mason University
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is a research, education, and outreach organization that works with scholars, policy experts, and government officials to connect academic learning and real world practice.
The mission of Mercatus is to promote sound interdisciplinary research and application in the humane sciences that integrates theory and practice to produce solutions that advance in a sustainable way a free, prosperous, and civil society. Mercatus's research and outreach programs, Capitol Hill Campus, Government Accountability Project, Regulatory Studies Program, Social Change Project and Global Prosperity Initiative support this mission. Mercatus is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
The Mercatus Center is located in the George Mason University Law School building in Arlington, Virginia, just outside of Washington, DC, two blocks from the Virginia Square metro stop (on the Orange Line).
The Mercatus Center is a flexible, professional, open office environment that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship and provides substantial opportunity for professional and personal growth.
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