Goldwater Institute looking for a Constitutional Analyst and Director of Constitutional Government

Director, Goldwater Institute Center for Constitutional Government

The Goldwater Institute, one of the nation’s premiere market-oriented policy organizations, seeks an experienced senior-level researcher and writer to direct its Center for Constitutional Government. The director will report to Clint Bolick, Director of the Goldwater Institute Center for Constitutional Litigation, and will be responsible for the strategic vision, research, and operations of the Center for Constitutional Government. Specific tasks include researching and writing studies and articles on Arizona and federal constitutional issues; organizing forums and conferences; initiating and supervising research projects with outside scholars; editing papers; public speaking; playing an active role in the Arizona legal community; and supervising interns. Competitive candidates will possess a graduate degree, preferably Juris Doctor or a related field with an emphasis on law; at least two years of related experience; keen and demonstrated analytical and writing skills; good organizational and interpersonal skills; the ability to work effectively in a team environment; a demonstrated commitment to freedom; and a sense of humor. Address cover letter, resume, and two relevant writing samples to Clint Bolick c/o Kathi Bobbe, Goldwater Institute, 500 E. Coronado Road, Phoenix AZ 85004, or by e-mail to kbobbe@goldwaterinstitute.org. No phone calls please. The Goldwater Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

Constitutional Analyst

The Goldwater Institute, one of the nation’s premiere market-oriented policy organizations, seeks an accomplished researcher and writer to serve as an analyst for its Center for Constitutional Government. The analyst will report to Clint Bolick, director of the Scharf-Norton Center for Constitutional Litigation, and will have principal responsibility for the operations of the Center for Constitutional Government. Specific tasks include researching and writing studies and articles on Arizona and federal constitutional issues; organizing forums and conferences; initiating and coordinating research projects with outside scholars; editing papers; public speaking; playing an active role in the Arizona legal community; and supervising interns. Competitive candidates will possess a professional degree (preferably Juris Doctor); 0-5 years of professional work experience; demonstrated skill in scholarly writing (preferably law review); demonstrated skill in popular writing (at least two published op-eds or other articles for a lay audience); public speaking experience; organizational skills; keenly developed research and analytical skills; good interpersonal skills; a demonstrated commitment to freedom; the ability to work effectively in a team environment; and a sense of humor. Address cover letter, resume, and two writing samples (one scholarly and one popular) to Clint Bolick c/o Kathi Bobbe, Goldwater Institute, 500 E. Coronado Rd., Phoenix AZ 85004, or by e-mail to kbobbe@goldwaterinstitute.org. No