Hybrid Associate Director, Sphere Education Initiatives

Cato Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Generous vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Transit/Parking benefits

Pet discount plan

Job summary

The Cato Institute seeks an Associate Director to lead Sphere Education Initiatives, focusing on growth, scale, and impact across the United States. The role works with the Senior Director and travels extensively to build a national educator network while shaping policy-relevant, nonpartisan educational programming.

Based in Washington, DC, this hybrid position requires substantial travel and leadership of multiple programs, including Sphere Summit and Sphere on the Road, to reach 50,000

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in program development, management, evaluation, and scaling with a demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility and outcomes.
• 2+ years of teaching experience in a K12 or similar setting.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and its application in education.
• Commitment to libertarian/classical liberal principles aligned with Sphere and Cato Institute.
• Outstanding public speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial team player.
• Track record of success in a hybrid work environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as program director for Sphere Summit, overseeing recruitment, advertising, program design, speaker invitation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate across the Sphere team and with capabilities throughout the Cato Institute to plan and execute Sphere Summit.
• Develop strategies to engage educator alumni and mentor the Sphere Alumni Fellowship.
• Lead the Sphere on the Road team, shaping strategy, workshop development, and professional learning sessions.
• Support Sphere on the Road through conferences across the country, including events and teacher recruitment.
• Supervise a team of 3–4 direct reports.

Skills

Public speaking

Program development

Leadership

Collaboration

Strategic planning

Job description

The Cato Institute seeks an Associate Director to lead Sphere Education Initiatives, focusing on growth, scale, and impact across the United States. The role works with the Senior Director and travels extensively to build a national educator network while shaping policy-relevant, nonpartisan educational programming.

Based in Washington, DC, this hybrid position requires substantial travel and leadership of multiple programs, including Sphere Summit and Sphere on the Road, to reach 50,000