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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.

(Opens in a new window) Director of Corporate Power and Financial Regulation
While this position can be performed remotely, it is preferred for the person in this role to work within relative availability to one of Roosevelt’s offices, located in either the New York City or Washington, DC areas.
The Roosevelt Institute is hiring a Director, Corporate and Financial Regulation to lead the organization’s portfolio of work focused on progressive financial regulation, constraining corporate power, and protecting consumers. The Director’s work will combine long-range strategy development, research and writing, spokesperson work, and day-to-day management. Their time will be divided roughly as follows: 40 percent personal research and writing; 30 percent managing fellows and contract authors; 20 percent promoting work of program; 10 percent administrative and management tasks (for example supporting the development team). Included in the time devoted to research and writing and fellows management may be supporting research associates and program managers.
(Opens in a new window) Director of Worker Power and Economic Security
While this position can be performed remotely, it is preferred for the person in this role to work within relative proximity to one of Roosevelt’s offices, located in either the New York City or Washington, DC, areas (District, Maryland, or Virginia only).
Reporting to the Principal Economist, the Director, Worker Power and Economic Security will serve as Roosevelt’s primary resident expert on labor markets and worker organizing, driving internal strategy and representing Roosevelt in the media, among advocacy groups, with funders, and with elected officials. Working with think tank and Roosevelt leadership as well as colleagues in other specialties, the Director will develop Roosevelt’s overall posture in pushing the boundaries on policy and research in service of greater worker power and security. The Director’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.
(Opens in a new window) Director, Tax Policy and Analysis
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The Roosevelt Institute is hiring a Director, Tax Policy and Analysis to lead the organization’s work to build a more progressive tax code that rebalances power in our economy and democracy. The Director’s work will combine long-range strategy development, research and writing, spokesperson work, and day-to-day management. Their time will be divided roughly as follows: 40 percent personal research and writing; 30 percent managing fellows and contract authors; 20 percent promoting work of program; 10 percent administrative and management tasks (for example, supporting the development team). Included in the time devoted to research and writing and fellows management may be supporting research associates and program managers.
(Opens in a new window) Media Relations Associate
While this position can be performed remotely, it is preferred for the person in this role to work within relative proximity to one of Roosevelt’s offices, in either the New York City or Washington, DC, areas (District, Maryland, or Virginia only).
This role will be responsible for developing and implementing effective communication strategies as part of the media relations team, monitoring media coverage, creating and distributing content, and supporting special projects and administrative needs of the communications team. This will include conducting research that informs the larger media strategy, actively monitoring media coverage, and creating a variety of different press materials. This role will also compile and distribute daily media clips, create social media content, and support data tracking.
(Opens in a new window) Research Associate
While this position can be performed remotely, it is preferred for the person in this role to work within relative proximity to one of Roosevelt’s offices, located in either the New York City or Washington, DC, areas.
Reporting to the Managing Director, Think Tank, the Research Associate, Think Tank supports the research and writing of both long- and short-term think tank research products. Working across research and policy areas at the direction of the Managing Director, they provide qualitative and quantitative research support to think tank staff and fellows as needed, such as conducting literature reviews of published academic and economic research, performing data analysis, fact-checking documents, and finalizing citations and bibliographies. They may be assigned to assist project and program managers with work conducted by external fellows or contract authors, support think tank convenings or events, and provide administrative support to the Managing Director. Eventually, Research Associates will have the opportunity to coauthor pieces of research and author blogs and fact sheets.
(Opens in a new window) Vice President, Communications
While this position can be performed remotely, it is preferred for the person in this role to work within relative proximity to one of Roosevelt’s offices, located in either the New York City or Washington, DC, areas (District, Maryland, or Virginia only).
Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the Vice President (VP), Communications will be responsible for the development of Roosevelt’s communications strategy and for directly managing communications activities to help drive the change Roosevelt seeks to make in the world. The VP, Communications is also responsible for enhancing and protecting Roosevelt's brand and reputation by aligning the look, feel, and messaging of Roosevelt’s varied and integrated communications products and services including: print publications; digital communications; media and public relations. The VP oversees editorial, media relations, digital, and events staff.

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