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At Roosevelt, you can build a rewarding career within the progressive movement; help make our economy and democracy work for the many and not the few; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career.

Our Workplace

At the Roosevelt Institute, you can build a rewarding career within the progressive movement; help make our economy and democracy work for the many and not the few; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We recognize that the culture of the workplace and opportunities for career growth and development are important to all. We believe that diversity of background and experience among our people make our work to rewrite the rules of our economy and society stronger and better.

Roosevelt is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to consider all applications in all job classifications without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, military status, height and weight, genetic predisposition or carrier status, arrest record, or other legally protected status. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ candidates to apply. There is a handicapped-accessible, all gender/gender neutral bathroom on site.

Our Work

Roosevelt takes on today’s greatest challenges by advancing bold, cutting-edge research and policy ideas. We believe that the future of the American economy and our democracy depends on a new way of thinking about markets and government. Too few people hold too much economic and political power today, and we know that a stronger society is possible if we rectify this imbalance between private actors and the public. With a commitment to transforming corporations, restructuring markets, reviving democratic institutions, and reimagining the role of government, our work moves our nation toward a more resilient, equitable, and green future. Join us in restructuring our economy to make both the private and public sectors better serve more Americans.

Editorial Manager
Remote
As part of the communications team and under the direction of the Director of Editorial and Narrative Strategy, the Editorial Manager is responsible for editing and managing production processes of Roosevelt content, guiding and providing feedback to freelance editors and designers, and creating communications content including email newsletters.
Finance Manager
This Role Is Hybrid And Will Include Occasional Travel To The New York City Midtown Office.
Reporting To The Managing Director Of Finance, The Finance Manager, Budget And Grants Supports The Daily Management Of Financial Functions For The Roosevelt Institute; Its 501(C)(4) Partner Organization, Roosevelt Forward; And The FDR Library Program At Roosevelt. The Finance Manager Manages The Annual Budget, Including Development, Revisions, And Reporting, And Manages Grants, Which Includes Monitoring Spending And Funder Financial Reporting.
Government Relations Associate
Remote
The Government Relations Associate will support the work of the Roosevelt Institute and Roosevelt Forward’s government relations (GR) team. They will have prior experience interacting with staff in congressional offices or with other busy policymakers and will ideally possess some knowledge and understanding of the federal legislative process, including Congress’s interactions with the executive branch and with federal agencies. They will be well-organized, comfortable with deadlines, experienced using email in a responsible and professional way, and interested in developing their writing skills. They will have a demonstrable grasp of progressive policies and priorities and an interest in promoting these priorities with lawmakers, agencies, and staff.
Government Relations Hill Liaison
This role is remote but should be held by someone who is commuting distance to Washington, DC.
The Government Relations Hill Liaison will play a key role in bringing the Roosevelt Institute and Roosevelt Forward’s paradigm-shifting ideas to policymakers in the House, Senate, and in federal agencies. The Liaison will work with the Roosevelt Institute’s think tank to identify the most Hill-relevant and actionable portions of research and briefs and will create and execute strategies to bring that work to policymakers on the Hill. In addition, the Hill Liaison will develop and maintain relationships with staff in priority congressional offices and committees.
Managing Director of Development
Remote
The Managing Director of Development will oversee the fundraising strategy for the Roosevelt Institute’s think tank and people development programs, with a focus on foundations and major donors. Responsibilities include managing and continuously building a robust pipeline of donors and prospects to support the organization’s work, cultivating and managing relationships with funders, managing the team toward excellent grant writing, managing and stewarding projects, partnering with organizational leadership and program staff on new program development and strategy, and other related activities. The Managing Director will manage a team of four staff: the Director of Foundation Relations, Donor Engagement Manager, Grants Manager, and Development Associate.
President & CEO of the Roosevelt Institute
New York, NY
Reporting to and working closely with the Board of Directors, the President and CEO is responsible for the Roosevelt Institute’s strategic, programmatic, financial, and operational leadership.
Program Manager
Remote
The Program Manager serves as a key author and coauthor for quick turnaround and shorter written work such as blog posts, op-eds, and policy fact sheets, often working with fellows or the government relations team on these products. Working across research topic areas at the direction of the Think Tank Director, they contribute to research in support of other directors’ and deputy directors’ work. The Program Manager takes a lead role in planning convenings and other external events. They may be assigned to be the primary point person on a project conducted by an external fellow or contract author. Program managers are asked to provide administrative support as needed.
Progressive Jobs Coordinator
Remote
The Progressive Jobs Coordinator (Career Advisor) will provide individualized career coaching to undergraduate students and young professionals who are part of the Roosevelt Network. They will possess a deep knowledge of the progressive policy ecosystem and help connect students and young professionals to relevant career and higher education opportunities across organizations, government, and academic institutions.
Senior Contracts Associate
Remote
The Senior Contracts Associate is an internal liaison between departments. They will manage two functions: contract management and organization compliance. The Associate should have a detailed understanding of the compliance liability, billing, invoice, and contracts process at the Roosevelt Institute as well as the ability to disseminate finance policies and procedures to the Roosevelt staff.. Their role is largely to serve as a liaison for the department's contractual needs within the confines of financial auditory processes, to identify and strategize improvements to operational policies and processes, and to utilize tracking systems to manage workload.

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