Enough Research Assistant/Associate

Reports to: Policy Adviser

Department: Enough Project

Staff reporting to this position: None

Position classification: Exempt, Full-time

Summary

Enough, a project of the Center for American Progress, has an immediate opening for a Research Assistant or Research Associate (depending on the candidate’s experience) to support the organization’s policy team. The position will contribute to the policy team’s research on prevention of crimes against humanity, with a specific focus on Sudan and the Lord’s Resistance Army.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct research on Enough’s focus countries and provide general assistance with various research projects and advocacy initiatives, particularly those involving Sudan and/or the Lord’s Resistance Army.
• Draft and edit policy documents.
• Contribute a range of content to Enough’s website, including blog posts, podcasts, audio clips, and other appropriate media.

Requirements:

• Strong writing, editing, and copyediting skills.
• Academic background or work experience in atrocity prevention, human rights, conflict prevention and resolution, and responsibility to protect.
• Adept team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to the organization’s missions and goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least four years relevant work experience conducting research in international relations, political science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated skills in data collection and analysis, and use of key research directories and databases.
• Good understanding of the conflicts covered by Enough—particularly Sudan and the Lord’s Resistance Army—and demonstrated ability to write professionally on these topics. Graduate studies in this are a plus.

Additional Information

American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize our progressive agenda: The Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a non-partisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy, and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.

American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.

American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org.

For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaaction.org.

To apply, simply e-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: jobs@americanprogress.org.

Or you may write to:
Center for American Progress
1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor – Enough Project Search
Washington, DC 20005

In your correspondence, please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls please.

Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.

Thank you for your interest in American Progress.