Employment Opportunities

Location: 2183 W. Main Street, A102, Lehi, UT 84043

Hours: 15-30 hours per week

Job Type: Hybrid, Hourly, $25 an hour

Overview: We are seeking a reliable and personable Community Engagement Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be capable of making friends with a brick wall and be highly organized. This position offers an opportunity to work flexible hours while making a tangible difference in our local community.

Responsibilities:

• Host/assist in listening sessions, focus groups, and working groups
• Serve as team liaison for policy heroes and coalitions
• Own relationships and storytelling for policy heroes
• Plan outreach events and partnership events
• “Hand-holding” for plaintiffs/heroes in legal cases or legislative testimony

Requirements:

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage.
• Flexible part-time hours offering a good work-life balance.
• Employee discounts on books and other merchandise.
• Positive work environment with supportive team members.

To Apply

Join our team and be part of a fulfilling experience! If you meet the requirements and are interested in this position, please email your resume and a 2-minute video cover letter to john@libertas.org detailing your qualifications and availability. We look forward to hearing from you!

Libertas Institute is an award-winning think tank in Utah with an 86% track record seeing its recommendations become law. We are exporting our policy victories to other states, and operate projects such as the acclaimed Tuttle Twins children’s books that are read by millions of people throughout the world.

The Libertas Institute is seeking a motivated person to expand its privacy research portfolio to increase its impact in Utah and across the country.

This position is full-time in-office in Lehi, Utah (work in office 2-3 days a week minimum), though we are open to considering remote candidates.

You will be responsible for:

• Expanding Libertas’s privacy policy research in the following areas: Fourth Amendment protections, dismantling the Third Party Doctrine, government use of biometric data, government use of surveillance technology
• Conducting in-depth research to produce policy briefs, legislative summaries, and writing to be submitted to academic publications
• Following and compiling outside research for use in op-eds, videos, one-pagers, press releases, and interviews that inform and persuade
• Supporting outreach efforts to communicate Libertas’s policy portfolio to other groups and partners
• Directing the efforts of our Privacy Scholar Network and organizing periodic events to showcase the scholars

You will bring to the role your:

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in privacy policy research (or related work, such as practicing/studying law in the privacy space). Internships count as experience
• Policy savvy and an ability to navigate diverse, nuanced ideologies. Libertas engages with individuals who hold a wide variety of beliefs
• Excellent oral and written skills
• An entrepreneurial, collaborative mindset
• A firm belief in individual liberty
• Ability to travel occasionally to conferences and policy events
• A law degree is preferred, but not required

You will enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Matching 403b retirement plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement
• Unlimited time off with a vacation benefit match program
• Flexible schedule
• Meal stipend and occasional work parties and outings
• Making a difference with an organization that is materially improving people’s lives

What success looks like in this role:

90 days:

• Establish and begin building a following on social media and other outlets as a leading voice on government data privacy in the US
• Publish articles regularly on our site
• Integrate with your fellow policy team members, national government affairs teams advocating for privacy reforms in other states, and the members of the Privacy Scholar Network

6 months:

• Publish a policy brief
• Oversee the publishing of at least a half dozen papers from the Privacy Scholar Network
• Begin offering policy solutions that can be advocated in Utah (and eventually around the country)

1 Year:

• Organize and execute a privacy symposium
• Publish in an academic journal
• Help our government affairs team pass several privacy reforms in Utah

How to apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

• Résumé or equivalent
• Cover letter detailing your qualifications and your sincere interest in this position
• A writing sample related to tech, innovation, or free enterprise (maximum 750 words)

Applications should be submitted via email to michael@libertas.org.

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Libertas Institute is an award-winning think tank in Utah with an 86% track record seeing its recommendations become law. We are exporting our policy victories to other states, and operate projects such as the acclaimed Tuttle Twins children’s books that are read by millions of people throughout the world.
Libertas Institute is seeking a motivated person to oversee its criminal justice research portfolio to increase its impact in Utah and across the country.

This position is full-time in-office in Lehi, Utah (work in office 2 days a week minimum).

You will be responsible for:

• Focusing Libertas’s criminal justice policy research on over-criminalization and its effects: decriminalizing mental illness, expungement, sentencing reform/reduction, reintroduction into society
• Conducting in-depth research and data studies to produce policy briefs, legislative summaries, and writing to be submitted to academic publications.
• Following and compiling outside research for use in op-eds, videos, one-pagers, press releases, and interviews that inform and persuade.
• Supporting outreach efforts to communicate Libertas’s policy portfolio to other groups and partners.
• Collaborating with partners, stakeholders, and legislators to bring policy reform proposals to the Utah Legislature

You will bring to the role your:

• Masters of Criminology or related degree preferred, but not required
• Minimum 1–2 years experience in policy research (or related work, such as working for a prosecutor’s or public defender’s office). Internships count as experience.
• Policy savvy and an ability to navigate diverse, nuanced ideologies. Libertas engages with individuals who hold a wide variety of beliefs.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• An entrepreneurial, collaborative mindset.
• A firm belief in individual liberty.
• Ability to travel occasionally to conferences and policy events.

You will enjoy:

• Matching 403b retirement plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement
• Unlimited time off with a vacation benefit match program
• Flexible schedule
• Meal stipend and occasional work parties and outings
• Making a difference with an organization that is materially improving people’s lives

What Success Looks Like in this Role:

90 days:

• Establish and begin building a following on social media and other outlets as a leading voice on criminal justice reform in Utah
• Publish articles regularly on our site
• Integrate with your fellow policy team members, local partners and stakeholders here in Utah

6 months:

• Publish a policy brief covering a specific topic dealing with over-criminalization
• Publish two data study memos
• Begin offering policy solutions that can be advocated in Utah (and eventually around the country)

1 Year:

• Publish an in-depth data/research paper dealing with over-criminalization
• Help our government affairs team pass several reforms dealing with over-criminalization in Utah

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

• Résumé or equivalent
• Cover letter detailing your qualifications and your sincere interest in this position
• A writing sample related to criminal justice (maximum 750 words).

Applications should be submitted via email to michael@libertas.org.

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Location: 659 N Saratoga Rd., Saratoga Springs, UT

Hours: 15-20 hours a week, up to 30 hours per week, primarily between 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Job Type: Part-Time, Hourly, $15 an hour

Overview: We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented individual to join our Tuttle Twins team part-time as a Book Fulfillment Warehouse Associate. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of book orders in our warehouse facility. This position offers an opportunity to work flexible hours while contributing to the fulfillment of customer orders in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Order Processing: Accurately pick, pack, and ship book orders according to company standards and procedures.
• Inventory Management: Assist in maintaining organized inventory shelves, replenishing stock as needed, and conducting periodic inventory counts.
• Quality Control: Inspect books for damages, defects, or discrepancies before packaging and shipping.
• Shipping and Receiving: Prepare shipping labels, arrange shipments with carriers, and receive incoming shipments, verifying quantities and items against packing lists.
• Warehouse Organization: Maintain cleanliness and organization in the warehouse to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Documentation: Complete necessary paperwork and documentation related to order processing, inventory management, and shipping/receiving activities.
• Compliance: Adhere to all safety guidelines, company policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

Requirements:

• Willing attitude and proactive work ethic.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order processing and inventory management tasks.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and
• Physical stamina and ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 40 pounds short distances
• Flexibility to work part-time hours, primarily between 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with potential for additional hours based on business needs.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience.
• Flexible part-time schedule offering work-life balance.
• Employee discounts on books and other merchandise.
• Positive work environment with supportive team members.

To Apply

Join our team and be part of a fulfilling experience in the world of book fulfillment! If you meet the requirements and are interested in this position, please email your resume and a 2-minute video cover letter to mark@libertas.org detailing your qualifications and availability. We look forward to hearing from you!