Administrative and Operations Associate, Education JobMay 1, 2025 Administrative and Operations Associate, Education American Progress has an immediate opening for an Administrative and Operations Associate in the Education department. The department includes the Early Childhood, K-12 Education, Higher Education, and Workforce Development policy teams and is dedicated to changing America’s approach to learning by ensuring equitable access to resources, developing community-centered policies, and promoting the ability to participate fully in an inclusive economy built on a strong democracy. Read the full description
Associate Director, Digital Strategy JobApril 22, 2025 Associate Director, Digital Strategy American Progress seeks a highly motivated Associate Director of Digital Strategy to effectively engage and build strategic audiences—including policymakers, advocates, experts, and more; support the distribution of policy ideas and research; promote engagement with policy ideas; and otherwise advance the organization’s mission. Read the full description
Associate Director, Institutional Giving JobApril 25, 2025 Associate Director, Institutional Giving American Progress seeks a self-starter with strong written and verbal communications skills—as well as an ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment—for the position of Associate Director of Institutional Giving. This individual will help American Progress pursue and capitalize on emerging opportunities for foundation funding and will help produce written communications for the organization. The Associate Director will work closely with the Vice President of Institutional Giving to drive a robust foundation fundraising program designed to increase the amount of support from the organization’s constituency over the next several years. This position is ideal for a deadline-driven, detail-oriented, and well-organized development professional who is committed to a progressive policy agenda. Read the full description
Associate Director, State Climate Policy JobJanuary 31, 2024 Associate Director, State Climate Policy American Progress is seeking a highly motivated and organized professional with a strong climate policy, advocacy, and coalition-building background to serve as Associate Director for State Climate Policy. This position is part of the Domestic Climate team in the Energy and Environment department. Read the full description
Broadcast Media Manager JobNovember 19, 2021 Broadcast Media Manager American Progress has an immediate opening for a Broadcast Media Manager. This position involves leading the organization’s radio and podcast strategy—including pitching, booking, and preparing staff for radio and podcasts interviews—and serving as lead producer of the Center for American Progress Action Fund’s podcast, “The Tent.” Read the full description
Director/Senior Director, Tax Policy JobApril 3, 2025 Director/Senior Director, Tax Policy American Progress has an immediate opening for a Director or Senior Director for Tax Policy with strong analytical skills to develop and advance economic policy proposals. Read the full description
Executive Vice President, Policy JobApril 16, 2025 Executive Vice President, Policy American Progress comprises two tax-exempt mission-driven organizations—the Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund—and is dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through ideas and action. American Progress is creating an affirmative vision for America—a vision that policymakers, legislators, and thought leaders can use to shape the national debate, build durable political power, and drive lasting change. The Executive Vice President, Policy will work closely with the President and CEO and will generate and develop new policy ideas and products, lead American Progress’ policy teams, and provide strategic consultation and analysis on issues affecting the organization. Read the full description
Internship Resume Bank JobOctober 3, 2024 Internship Resume Bank American Progress invites current college and university students and recent graduates of up to six months to submit applications for its internship resume bank to be considered for future internship opportunities. American Progress internships provide a unique opportunity to contribute to various policy areas, research projects, and progressive initiatives that shape the national conversation. Read the full description
Policy Analyst, Inclusive Economy JobApril 18, 2025 Policy Analyst, Inclusive Economy American Progress has an immediate opening for a Policy Analyst on its Inclusive Economy team. The Policy Analyst will contribute to the Inclusive Economy team’s efforts to promote an economy that works for all. The Policy Analyst position requires strong quantitative and writing skills; experience working with economic data; and an interest in making compelling, evidence-based public policy arguments. The Policy Analyst should be meticulous and comfortable in a fast-paced environment and with rapid-response requests, as well as have a passion for advancing progressive economic policy through thoughtful new research. The Policy Analyst will be guided by American Progress’ mission, “to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country.” They will work with a committed group of colleagues who hold extensive research expertise to strengthen American Progress’ policy and advocacy work. Read the full description
Policy Analyst, K-12 Education JobMay 2, 2025 Policy Analyst, K-12 Education American Progress has an immediate opening for a Policy Analyst on the K-12 Education team. The team is devoted to generating pragmatic and progressive new policy ideas to advance a new education agenda rooted in the principles of opportunity for all and equity in access. The successful candidate will be guided by American Progress’ mission, “to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country.” Read the full description
Research Assistant Resume Bank JobOctober 23, 2024 Research Assistant Resume Bank American Progress seeks applicants for its research assistant resume bank to be considered for upcoming research assistant positions. This resume bank allows candidates to express interest in future opportunities to support American Progress' research and policy development efforts. Research assistants play a critical role in driving American Progress’ agenda by providing essential research, data analysis, and policy recommendations. Research assistants join teams that support work across American Progress’ five crosscutting priorities: Read the full description
Senior Fellow, Inclusive Economy JobApril 18, 2025 Senior Fellow, Inclusive Economy American Progress has an immediate opening for a Senior Fellow on its Inclusive Economy team. The Senior Fellow will provide thought leadership on economic issues and conduct rigorous economic analysis for American Progress’ economic policy team. The Senior Fellow will contribute to shaping American Progress’s efforts to develop and advance a policy agenda promoting economic growth and fairness. This effort is part of American Progress’ mission, “to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country.” The Senior Fellow will be expected to identify ways in which policies that improve economic growth, equity, and financial security intersect with each of the organization’s priorities. Read the full description
Vice President, Development JobJanuary 13, 2023 Vice President, Development American Progress has an immediate opening for a Vice President of Individual Giving in its Development department. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Vice President of Individual Giving will be a key member and leader of the Development department. They will be responsible for leading and overseeing the management of the Individual Giving team, while working closely with the CDO on board recruitment and managing a portfolio of 75 six-figure and prospective donors. Read the full description