Program Assistant/Manager – Technology Policy

Cato Institute

Program Assistant/Manager supporting tech policy at Cato Institute. Coordinating team efforts and strategic plans within the technology policy program in Washington, DC.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with team scholars to implement strategic plans and goals for the tech policy program
Coordinate across internal teams on current and forthcoming technology policy goals, research, and events
Develop and implement systems to allow further reach both internally and externally
Support experts in preparation for events, meetings, and conferences
Assist with the preparation of board reports, monthly reports, and expenses internally
Provide administrative support for the team, including staffing events, preparing materials, assisting with recruiting efforts, and helping with the scheduling and administrative needs of program scholars
Draft program notes and reports, and identify areas for improvement or notable successes for workflows and projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree
At least two years of work experience for the assistant level and five years of work experience for the manager level in a similar position
An interest in technology policy and its issues
A strong understanding of, and alignment with, libertarian or classical liberal principles

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Generous vacation and sick days
Paid parental leave
Employer-provided life and disability insurance
401(k) employer match
Transit/ Parking benefits
Pet discount plan

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Soft Skills

coordinationadministrative supportevent preparationreport draftingcommunicationorganizational skillsresearchstrategic planningteam collaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

bachelor's degree