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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.

Deputy Director of Alumni Programs
Remote
The Deputy Director of Alumni Programs will lead the Roosevelt Network’s work with young professionals and alumni. They will manage a small team of people, help scale our programs, and connect the Network community with the Roosevelt Society initiative.
Director of Democratic Institutions
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The Director, Democratic Institutions will build the Roosevelt Institute’s portfolio of work on strengthening and rebuilding our democratic institutions. The Director will develop a portfolio on key governing institutions and their relationship to a functioning democracy and democratic economy.
Director, Macroeconomic Analysis
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The Director, Macroeconomic Analysis’s work will combine day-to-day management, long-range strategy development, and research and writing. Their time will be divided roughly as follows: 40 percent personal research and writing; 30 percent managing the research and writing of fellows and contract authors; 20 percent promoting the work of the program; and 10 percent administrative and management tasks—for example, supporting the development team. Included in the time devoted to research and writing and fellows’ research and writing may involve helping research associates and program managers support the program’s work.
Director, Stratification Economics
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The Director, Stratification Economics’s work will combine day-to-day management, long-range strategy development, and research and writing. Their time will be divided roughly as follows: 40 percent personal research and writing; 30 percent managing the research and writing of fellows and contract authors; 20 percent promoting the work of the program; 10 percent administrative and management tasks—for example, supporting the development team. Included in the time devoted to research and writing and fellows’ research and writing may involve helping research associates and program managers support the program’s work. 
Donor Engagement Manager
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Working closely with the development team, executive team, and other senior staff at the Roosevelt Institute, the Donor Engagement Manager will play a key role in ensuring best-in-class cultivation and stewardship for Roosevelt’s funders and prospects. Responsibilities include developing and executing donor cultivation and stewardship strategies, staffing principals for meetings and events, prospecting, grant writing, running the annual appeals, and other related activities. The Donor Engagement Manager will report to the Managing Director of Development.
Managing Director of Development
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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.
Principal Economist
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The Principal Economist’s work will combine day-to-day management, long-range strategy development, and research and writing. Their time will be divided roughly as follows: 30 percent managing think tank directors and fellows, helping these subject matter experts develop strategic research and writing plans and ensuring high-quality products; 30 percent advising Roosevelt’s senior leadership on strategic economic policy interventions; 15 percent serving as a spokesperson on economic matters for the organization through work with media and regular meetings with allies and policymakers. About 20 percent of the Principal Economist’s time will be spent conducting their own research and writing. 
Progressive Jobs Coordinator
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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
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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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