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The Ray Evans Institute brings together several likeminded organisations operating out of a shared Melbourne office located at the historic Alcaston House opposite Treasury Place. These organisations include The Samuel Griffith Society, the H.R. Nicholls Society and the Australian Taxpayers Alliance. 

The intern should ideally have a background or interest in law, but this is not essential. Interns will experience a variety of activities and be involved in a combination of research (legal and/or economic, depending on the intern’s interests and skillset), developing digital content for websites, newsletters and social media, editing conference papers, database management and media engagement. 

Interns will be involved in research, developing briefings on public policy and freedom of information requests.
There will also be general campaign communications and assisting coordinators to support grassroot activities.

Tasks include policy research assistance, data gathering, admin and onsite event assistance. These duties most correlate with: 

• Policy research and assistance with managing events, and to draft a number of pieces for publication. 

• Operations support – conducting mailouts, stocktaking, helping with ad hoc requests from other staff members 

• Research – data collection and analysis, report writing, research and administrative assistance 

Ideally the intern will work across one of the following: 

• Research 

• Data collection and analysis 

• Report writing 

• Research and administrative assistance 

• Other tasks as directed 

• Communications 

• Drafting media releases 

• Copy writing 

• Proofing 

• Creating content for social media (Facebook and Instagram) 

This program is for those with an interest in free-market economics. Candidates need to be team players, happy to work on a range of tasks and have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities may include operations, office support, research and project management. Knowledge of economics or finance is an advantage.

The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to 

advancing the economic, ethical, and legal principles of a free society. For over 75 years, FEE 

has been committed to inspiring and educating individuals on the values of personal freedom, 

entrepreneurship, and sound economic thinking. 

Responsibilities 

• Work closely with the COO to develop and streamline processes, enhancing overall operational efficiency. 

• Provide vital administrative support to the operations team 

• Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative operational initiatives 

• Conduct research and analysis to identify operational areas for improvement, offering 

• insightful recommendations for enhancement. 

Scholars will need to apply for an internship visa to undertake this placement unless they are US citizens. Mannkal will assist with this process, however it is largely the Scholar’s responsibility. 

Assistance with managing events and operations, and supporting activities towards the CPS conference in March. We are looking for a versatile candidate who is hands on, organised and enthusiastic about getting involved in events, fundraising and operations. This may include the opportunity to draft CapX articles for publication and undertake some policy research. 

Writing skills and experience a bonus but not essential. Scholars will need to apply for an internship visa to undertake this placement unless they have UK/Irish citizenship. Mannkal will 

assist with this process, however it is largely the Scholar’s responsibility.

The Intern will work within one of the following areas: 

(1) Culture (focused on defending and promoting the traditional values and principles of a free and liberal democratic society) 

(2) Education (focused on improving Australia’s failing school system) 

(3) Economics (focused on issues of tax and spending, housing affordability and monetary policy) 

(4) Intergenerational (focused on issues relevant to young Australians) 

There is also scope for an intern to work on social media and marketing issues if that is of interest.

Mannkal is one of 500 Atlas Network members around the world, including all of Mannkal’s partner host thinktanks. The Atlas Network mission is to increase global prosperity by strengthening this network of independent partner organizations that promote individual freedom and are committed to identifying and removing barriers to human flourishing.

Potential internship roles can include:

• Institute Relations;
• (most likely) Development;
• Training;
• Marketing and Communications;