The Koch Foundation Job

The Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation was established in 1980 by Charles G. Koch. The mission of the Foundation is to advance social progress and well-being through the development, application, and dissemination of the Science of Liberty™. The Foundation primarily supports research and education programs that analyze the impact of free societies, in particular how they advance the well-being of mankind. Building on this knowledge, the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation fosters the partnership of scientists and practitioners in order to integrate theory and practice. By doing so, the Foundation strives to develop market-based tools that enable individuals, institutions, and societies to survive and prosper.

Job Description: Career Opportunity Advancing Liberty
The Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2009-10 Koch Associate Program. The Koch Associate Program is a very selective, one year, paid career opportunity for bright, talented young people who are interested in pursuing a career in the non-profit sector. Participants in the program include recent graduates, those with one or more masters’ degrees, JDs, PhDs, and come from a wide range of different backgrounds and academic disciplines.

When pursuing a career, people often don’t realize the great job opportunities that market-oriented non-profit organizations provide for those interested in advancing the ideas of a free society. The Associate Program is a great way to jumpstart that career, because we help Associates develop the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for a successful future with free-market think tanks, policy institutes, or other non-profit organizations.
While in the program, Associates are placed into a full-time role with a reputable organization where they work four days each week. The positions available to Associates cover various fields such as policy analysis, donor relations, program management, legal reform, public relations, and marketing. A full list of the organizations where Associates work along with some examples of project placements can be found on our website. Then, one day each week, Associates come together in a seminar setting at the Foundation to engage in reading discussions and group projects, network with their peers, listen to guest speakers, and learn how to apply Market-Based Management® in a non-profit setting through interactive exercises and workshops.

The Koch Associate Program is highly competitive and selects only the most promising candidates. The Foundation looks for the following attributes in a potential Associate:

• Zero to ten years of work experience
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Commitment to the advancement of liberty
• Leadership ability/entrepreneurial spirit
• Solid academic record
• Strong interest in a non-profit sector career
• Humility, integrity, and a self-starter attitude

Applications are due by March 16, 2009; the program will begin on June 15th, 2009.
The Koch Associate Program is a full-time position. Associates receive a competitive wage and benefits package commensurate with experience and education. We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

For more information or to apply for the 2009-10 Koch Associate Program, please visit: http://www.cgkfoundation.org/associate-program/