Sphere Education Initiatives Intern
*To be considered for an internship, you must apply directly through our online application here.*
As a Sphere intern, you’ll have the chance to support all aspects of our efforts to reinvigorate civil discourse and civic culture through working with educators across America. You’ll have the chance to conduct research, support live and virtual programming, and take on a wide variety of projects that match your skills and allow you to grow as a professional.
Workload
- Support the application review and program development process for Sphere Summit
- Provide logistical support for Sphere on the Road, including material acquisition, shipment, hotel booking, and related support
- Coordinate speaker requests, manage technical components, and provide general support for webinars
- Support other tasks and projects as needed by the Sphere team
Qualifications
- A high degree of professionalism, humility, and entrepreneurship
- Knowledge of libertarian and classical liberal thought
- Familiarity with the American education system is a plus
- Familiarity with Zoom, Excel, and Salesforce a plus
Since 1977, the Cato Institute has been one of the most effective voices in Washington, DC, advocating individual liberty. From media appearances in major outlets, conferences, and book publishing to top-quality research and engagement on Capitol Hill and with key agencies, Cato has successfully injected the libertarian perspective into mainstream policy debates in Washington, DC, and across the country.
About the Cato Internship Program
Cato’s paid internships are for undergraduates, recent graduates, graduate students, law students, and early-career professionals who have a strong commitment to individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace—principles that, taken together, constitute libertarianism, known alternately as “classical liberalism,” “market liberalism,” or, to many of our international friends, just “liberalism.”
All Cato interns attend the same intensive seminar series, which covers a broad range of history, philosophy, policy, and professional development topics. Interns also aid with events and occasionally help Cato staff with other day-to-day needs.
Interns receive competitive compensation. Part-time positions are adjusted accordingly and carry a minimum of 25 hrs./wk. Program participants must be available in person in Washington, D.C.
We encourage you to explore our website for more information about the internship program and experience.
If you have any questions, feel free to email Cortez Bartolome, Programs Coordinator, at studentprograms@cato.org