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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) Good Life Resident Program

The Good Life Residents Program is a six-month initiative focused on developing new leaders and elevating bold ideas centered around six economic policy priorities for the Roosevelt Institute, as part of its Good Life Agenda. Residents will produce short, original policy essays and engage in structured dialogue with peers and senior advisors on key issues…

(Opens in a new window) Managing Director of Development, Roosevelt Institute

New York City or Washington, DC; Approx. 1–2 days onsite/3–4 days offsite

Reporting directly to the Chief Development Officer, the Managing Director of Development (MD) will lead fundraising strategy for the Roosevelt Institute’s think tank and people development programs as well as Roosevelt Forward, with a primary focus on building a robust major individual giving program and a secondary focus on providing strategic oversight of institutional/foundation fundraising.

(Opens in a new window) Managing Director of Library Philanthropy, FDR Presidential Library and Museum

Working Location: New York, NY, Washington, D.C., or Hyde Park, NY

The Managing Director of Library Philanthropy will lead the fundraising strategy and portfolio for the FDRL, implementing plans to achieve its annual ~$1 million revenue goal. Additionally, this role will prioritize fundraising for special projects such as rotating special exhibitions, the annual Four Freedoms Award event, the $9.5 million “Safeguarding a Living Legacy” campaign, and a future capital campaign to durably expand the library’s reach, with an emphasis on individual donors.

(Opens in a new window) Special Advisor to the President for AI

Working Location: Remote in CT, DC, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, or VA

Roosevelt seeks an expert in how AI is changing work and society who is conversant in tech, policy, and industry conversations to help Roosevelt further develop our unique point of view on what an AI economy should look like and what policy interventions are necessary to get there.