Program Manager

*9/6/24 – Job description and compensation have been updated.

To apply, please submit both a resume and cover letter.

This role is remote.

We prioritize the following locations for hiring: CA, CT, DC, GA, IL, LA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, VT; but we welcome candidates from other states to apply as well.

 

About the Roosevelt Institute

The Roosevelt Institute takes on today’s greatest public policy 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—and have successfully engaged with policymakers and the media to inform and shape public debate. 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.

The Roosevelt Institute is a think tank, a student network, and the nonprofit partner to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum that, together, are learning from the past and working to redefine our collective future. Focusing on corporate and public power, labor and wages, and the economics of race and gender inequality, the Roosevelt Institute unifies experts, invests in young leaders, and advances progressive policies that bring the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt into the 21st century.

Our Culture

At Roosevelt, 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 social and economic realities stronger. 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 with diverse work and life experiences, diverse educational backgrounds, and diverse cultures to apply.

What You’ll Do 

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. This is a nonmanagement, unionized role.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Research and Writing

• Provide research assistance to staff on both rapid and long-term research projects
• With support, author op-eds, blog posts, and fact sheets, and coauthor briefs and reports with fellows and staff
• Take on longer-term individual research and writing projects

Program Management

• Assist in managing products from fellows and contract authors
• Work with the communications team to help represent program objectives on Roosevelt’s institutional social media
• For assigned projects, work closely with the development team to track grant deliverables, measure success toward stated objectives, and draft grant proposals and reports
• Work with the government relations (GR) team to help translate research into GR products
• With support, lead program development of external events and convenings

What You’ll Have

• Familiarity with economics, political science, history, or other social science research skills. Advanced degrees are helpful, though not required
• Demonstrated facility producing research summaries or policy memos at a rapid pace, as well as supporting or leading on longer-term research projects
• Strong writing, editing, and communications skills, including writing for non-academic audiences
• Strong organizational skills and the eagerness and adaptability to work on multiple projects at once
• Experience collaborating with teams and colleagues across an organization to execute program strategies or plan convenings and events, as well as troubleshooting and course-correcting as needed
• Passion for the Roosevelt Institute’s mission and strategy of intervening at the level of paradigm shift

To apply, please submit both a resume and cover letter.

 

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Please apply!

We know talent comes in many forms. Join our team and help envision a new equitable future for all.

The salary range for this role is $69,903 – $84,000 annually. The Roosevelt Institute offers excellent benefits that include 100 percent paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and 80 percent paid for dependents; life insurance; vacation; personal and sick time; paid parental leave; professional development; healthcare, dependent care, and commuter FSA; and a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4 percent contribution.