Research Assistant/Associate
Reports to: Director, American Worker Project
Department: Economic Policy
Staff reporting to this position: None
Position classification: Exempt, Full-Time
Summary
The Center for American Progress has an immediate opening for an Economic Research Assistant or Associate. The position is open to those with expertise or interest in economic policy, especially in the areas of labor market policies, retirement, and labor unions.
The position requires strong analytic and writing abilities, as well as an ability to effectively work with others in the economic team (and throughout the Center) to provide assistance in the production of original research papers, the coordination of outreach efforts, and the analysis of current and proposed policy.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Support and conduct original research and analysis of economic policy issues
- Research legislative issues as they pertain to economic policy issues
- Proofread and edit documents
- Assist in the coordination and planning of meetings and events
- Draft articles, papers, charts, tables, and graphs of economic data
- Prepare and analyze economic data sets
- Maintain expertise in assigned areas of responsibility
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Strong analytical skills
- Good writing and research skills
- Ability to understand economic issues and to communicate them effectively
- Ability to work well within a team in a fast-paced environment
- Comfort working under pressure and tight deadlines
- Ability to multi-task
Qualifications:
- (For Research Assistant) Bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, or related field and at least two years professional experience and/or advance degree required
- (For Research Associate) Bachelor’s degree and at least three to four years of professional experience and/or an advanced degree in economics, public policy, or related field
- Legislative experience a plus
- Knowledge of politics
- Non-profit, both 501 (c) (3) and 501 (c) (4) experience a plus
- Advanced data/statistical analysis a plus
- Familiarity with the issues of low-wage work and organized labor a plus
- Commitment to Center’s mission and goals required
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 very 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
Attn: Human Resources Department
1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor – Economic Policy
Washington, DC 20005
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