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Conference Associate/Coordinator/Manager Acton Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Full-Time | Salaried actonadmin August 14, 2026 - 2:45pm

Depending on the candidate's experience, this position may be filled at the Associate, Coordinator, or Manager level, with corresponding adjustments to scope and compensation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

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2026 Portland Dinner Alaina.Kwiatkowski August 13, 2026 - 4:00pm Start Date Sat, 10/24/2026 - 17:00 Introduction Text

We are delighted to invite you to a special evening event hosted by the Acton Institute on Saturday, October 24, at The Aerie at Eagle Landing. Join us for a memorable dinner and special keynote address on the Population and...

The Wealth of Nations at 250: Portland Seminar 2026 Alaina.Kwiatkowski August 13, 2026 - 3:44pm Start Date Sat, 10/24/2026 - 13:00 Introduction Text

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations (1776) and provides an unique opportunity to revisit the foundations of what makes societies thrive. Join us for a seminar with schola...

Annual Calihan Lecture and Novak Award Presentation Alaina.Kwiatkowski August 13, 2026 - 9:51am Start Date Thu, 10/01/2026 - 17:00 Introduction Text

Named after distinguished American theologian Michael Novak, the $20,000 award recognizes new scholarly research on the relationship between religion, economic freedom, and a free and virtuous society. The award ho...

Jordan Ballor, Ph.D. Alaina.Kwiatkowski August 11, 2026 - 11:29am Director of Research
Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy (CRCD)

 

Jordan J. Ballor (Doctor of Theology, University of Zurich; Ph.D., Calvin Theological Seminary) is director of research at the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy, an initiative of the First Libe...