Join Our Team

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.

Chief of Staff
Remote
The chief of staff role will serve as a tactical right-hand and strategic thought partner to Roosevelt Institute’s president, Felicia Wong; and as key support to the Institute’s five-person executive team.
Director of Development, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
Hybrid
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum director of development will oversee fundraising for the FDR Presidential Library and Museum.
Director, Race and Democracy
Remote
The director of race, and democracy, will lead the Roosevelt Institute’s Race and Democracy Program—Roosevelt’s newest program area. The Race & Democracy program investigates the racial rules and racialized institutions that structure our economy and offers innovative paradigms and policies to help build a more equitable economy and society.
Events Director
Remote or Hybrid
The events director will own the production and coordination of all external and internal events including regular in-person policy convenings and panel discussions – typically held in Washington, DC or New York City – webinars, fundraising events including the bi-annual Four Freedoms Awards, student network convenings, and all-staff and departmental retreats.
Executive Assistant
Remote
The executive assistant will partner with the chief programs officer to advance company initiatives and achievement toward strategic goals. In this role, you’ll support the day-to-day operations while “looking around the corner” to anticipate future needs.
Fellowship Program
Remote
The Roosevelt Institutes’ fellowship program brings early- and mid-career professionals into the life of the Institute for two-year, part-time fellowships. These fellowships are intended to bring new, diverse voices and expertise into the progressive policy community.
Finance Manager
*Remote or Hybrid
The finance manager will support the daily management of financial functions for Roosevelt Institute 501(c)3, its 501(c)4 partner organization, the FDR Library & Museum program, and the fiscally sponsored programs.
People and Culture Manager
Hybrid
The people and culture manager will provide both strategic and tactical people partnering support. They will lead on compensation, union relations, professional development programs; ensure multistate and federal compliance, and create modern, scalable policies & procedures.
Grants Manager
Remote
Reporting to the director of development, the grants manager is responsible for grant writing and stewardship management for a portfolio of foundations and major donors; collaborating with the team on logistics, communications, and donor cultivation/stewardship; conducting research and analysis on grants, donors, and prospects; supporting with overall fundraising pipeline; and other related activities. This is a non-management, unionized, individual contributor role.