Employment

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Current Job Opportunities

At an exciting inflection point in our history, The Hunt Institute’s team is rapidly expanding and frequently looking for passionate individuals to join our team. All positions will be based in The Institute’s Cary, North Carolina office.

Deputy Director of Early Learning

Managing Director

Policy Analyst – Early Learning

Senior Policy Analyst – K-12

Staff Accountant

To apply, please click here. Complete the online application and submit a cover letter, along with a résumé and a writing sample (no more than 5 pages; sections from a longer paper can be submitted). Positions are open until filled. No phone calls, please.

Internships

2024 Spring Internship

2024 Spring Communications Internship

See below for more details. Click here to apply.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

At The Hunt Institute, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation.

Internships

Click here to apply.

2024 Spring Internship

2024 Spring Communications Internship

Application Deadlines:

  • Spring Internship: October 27, 2023

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

  • A passion for advancing public education
  • A commitment to The Hunt Institute’s continued financial stability and success
  • Resourcefulness and good judgement
  • Integrity and ethics beyond reproach
  • Willingness to work collaboratively and consider new ideas
  • The utmost value for diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives

More Information & Contact Info for Questions

The Hunt Institute internship program provides current undergraduate and/or graduate students with the opportunity to dive deep into the education policy landscape of North Carolina and beyond, exploring historical context, current challenges, and innovative models with a focus on bipartisanship and research-based solutions.

Internship experiences vary greatly from student to student based on available time commitments, interests, and project streams. The Hunt Institute will work directly with each intern to develop a meaningful experience that meets the needs of both the intern and The Institute. Past tasks have included assisting with policy projects and events, including research and writing tasks; logistical support for events; social media support; data compilation and analysis; taking notes at key education meetings; and attending legislative hearings.

Interns are compensated hourly and may receive academic credit for their internship experience. General questions about the internship program may be emailed to Jamison Lowery at jlowery@hunt-institute.org. To express interest in future internship opportunities, please complete our online survey.

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