Organization and Position
The John Templeton Foundation supports interdisciplinary research and catalyzes conversations that inspire awe and wonder. We are working to create a world where people are curious about the wonders of the universe, free to pursue lives of meaning and purpose, and motivated by great and selfless love.
The Individual Freedom & Free Markets funding area supports education, research, and outreach projects to promote individual freedom, free markets, free competition, and entrepreneurship. Grounded in the ideas of classical liberal political economy and with a commitment to the moral equality of all human beings, we seek and develop projects that aim to advance freedom, widespread prosperity, and human flourishing for all. Whether by academic research, instruction, networking and outreach, or supporting debate on public policy, our grants contribute toward making the world more just, more prosperous, and more conducive to human flourishing.
To support our team in advancing the Foundation’s mission, we are seeking a Director, Individual Freedom and Free Markets (IFFM). This role is responsible for catalyzing and generating new philanthropic initiatives and grant programs in the areas that constitute the Foundation’s Individual Freedom and Free Markets portfolio. The Director, IFFM works closely with colleagues across the organization to lead an important subset of the Foundation’s core grantmaking activities. Responsibilities include leading and managing a team tasked with implementing strategic priorities and developing high impact projects and programs, with special emphasis on basic research and applied work that cultivates the principles of freedom, competition, and entrepreneurship within institutions, systems and communications. Responsibilities also include collaborating with colleagues in other departments to achieve excellence and efficiency in grantmaking and administrative processes. The Director, IFFM reports to the Vice President/Chief Programs Officer.
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Cover letter detailing your interest in the IFFM portfolio and your salary requirements
- Your resume
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link:
https://talentmarket.org/candidates/apply-for-your-dream-job/
Questions can be directed to Claire Kittle Dixon, Executive Director of Talent Market, who is managing the search process: claire@talentmarket.org.
Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.