The Associate Director of Major Gifts executes the major donor fundraising efforts as a senior fundraiser in the Development Department. S/he engages the institution's largest individual donors in the work and impact of American Progress while expanding the major donor file to include new supports. This position is ideal for a fundraiser who focuses on the bottom line and is creative. S/he works closely with Director of Development on the department-wide strategy for meeting the organization's annual fundraising goal.

American Progress has an immediate opening in our Communications department for Associate Director of Press Relations for Economic and Health Care Policy. The Associate Director will be responsible for working with the economic and health care policy staff to develop and implement a communications plan and press roll-out plans for American Progress initiatives, serving as a spokesperson for the Center, and working with other members of the communications team to facilitate op-ed placement as well as television and radio bookings.

The Controller will be responsible for managing an accounting staff of four and overseeing all month-end accounting functions, including bank reconciliations, payroll allocations, and financial statement preparation. (S)he will also assist in annual audit and tax preparation. Further, the Controller will assist with the preparation of the organization's annual and program budgets.

American Progress has an immediate opening for a Ph.D. economist with a specialization in energy economics, environmental economics, and related fields. We are particularly looking for somebody who is experienced in the fields of energy and economic policy, with specific in-depth expertise in economic impacts of low-carbon energy and climate change policies.
 
American Progress outlined how the United States can transition to a low-carbon economy in the reports Capturing the Energy Opportunity and Green Recovery. The energy economist would play an integral role in expanding on this work, researching the impact of progressive low-carbon energy and global warming policies on energy prices and bills; job creation; sectoral impacts for industries and specific regions of the United States; equity impacts; and U.S. global competitiveness. In addition, the energy economist would research the economics of policies relating to renewable electricity generation, the development of a national, renewable transmission network, investment in smart grid technology, and implementation of strong energy efficiency measures. This person would conduct their own research, work with both the Energy Policy and Economic Policy teams, consult on commissioned work and serve as a spokesperson on broader economic issues.
 
We are interested in both experienced Ph.D. economists, as well as recent advanced degree graduates.
 

Enough, a project of American Progress to end genocide and crimes against humanity, seeks a candidate for Communications Director. Enough’s long-term goal is to encourage and build the capacity of a standing constituency to effectively confront mass violence against innocent civilians. This position is at American Progress in Washington, D.C.

Enough has an immediate opening for Communications Director. The Communications Director will be responsible for directing internal and external communications, effectively managing an already strong professional staff, working with the team to create advanced communication strategies and implementation plans, managing active and reactive earned media work for Enough, creating and maintaining strong relationships with the press and non-traditional media, and supporting press releases, op-ed submissions, and alerts highlighting Enough. Further, the Communications Director will ensure that Enough communications efforts are coordinated with the American Progress Communications team. This is a senior position requiring at least ten years of media and communications experience and strong management and interpersonal skills. Media, strategic communications, or political advocacy experience and knowledge of international affairs and Africa are preferred, and this individual will play a key role in coordinating Enough’s dynamic media presence with its policy work and activism.

Enough, a project of the Center for American Progress, has an immediate opening for a Research Assistant or Research Associate (depending on the candidate’s experience) to support the organization’s policy team. The position will contribute to the policy team’s research on prevention of crimes against humanity, with a specific focus on Sudan and the Lord’s Resistance Army.

The Foundation Relations Manager is a key position in American Progress’ Development department who manages the administrative and planning elements of foundation relations. S/he will track grant deadlines, draft grant proposals and reports, and conduct research on potential funders and fundraising opportunities. This position is ideal for deadline-driven and well-organized professionals who are committed to a progressive policy agenda.

The health care program at American Progress seeks to advance public awareness and understanding of health policy in the United States and offer effective strategies to reform the United States health care system to provide coverage for all. The health program is seeking a Policy Analyst with expertise in racial and ethnic health disparities to work with colleagues to advance the health policy goals of the Center through analytical work and advocacy efforts.  

As a mid-level fundraiser in the Development department, the Major Gifts Officer implements the major donor fundraising efforts. S/he engages the institution's individual donors in the work and impact of American Progress while expanding the major donor file to include new supports. This position is ideal for a fundraiser who is persuasive and enjoys talking with people.

Campus Progress, the youth outreach arm of American Progress, has an immediate opening for a designer to join our staff as an Online Communications Associate. The Online Communications Associate will work with the Online Communications Manager in conceptualizing, creating, and implementing all design aspects of Campus Progress’s online presence and print collateral. This includes an organization website and online magazine, campaign websites, and fliers, tool kits, signage, and other printed materials.

Campus Progress works with and for young people to promote progressive solutions to key political and social challenges. Through programs in activism, journalism, and events, Campus Progress engages a diverse group of young people nationwide, inspires them to embrace progressive values, and helps them to make their voices heard. We place a strong emphasis on creative communications, design, and multimedia, and we work with a wide range of well-known creative artists from music, spoken word, art, film, and design.

Applicants should have experience creating and maintaining web content and should be able to contribute and execute innovative, compelling ideas for content and presentation. The candidate should also have the marketing sense to know why you need three ads if you have three messages.

This position requires diligence to check all work for accuracy and completeness and the ability to maintain strict deadlines. Applicants must enjoy detail-oriented work and troubleshooting while developing project ideas and driving them to completion.
The position will have a core set of regular responsibilities and additional opportunities to pursue projects tailored to the individual's areas of expertise and interests.

American Progress has an immediate opening for a policy analyst for postsecondary education policy. The policy analyst will monitor policy proposals pending before Congress and will conduct policy-relevant long-term analysis as well as rapid response. The policy analyst will work with the Director of Economic Mobility to formulate progressive policy alternatives. The policy analyst will support the research and policy development of the Director of Economic Mobility in areas including higher education and workforce development policy. The policy analyst will also work on issues pertaining to the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Acts as well as related legislation. The position will require strong analytical, communication, and management skills.

The Center for American Progress Action Fund has an immediate opening for a Reporter/Blogger to work with the research team that produces ThinkProgress.org, The Progress Report, and other research products.

American Progress has an immediate opening for an Economic Research Assistant or Associate. The position is open to those with expertise or interest in economic policy, especially in the areas of labor market policies, labor unions, and public opinion. The position requires strong analytic and writing abilities, as well as an ability to effectively work with others in the economic team (and throughout the center) to provide assistance in the production of original research papers and the analysis of current and proposed policy.

Enough, a project of American Progress, seeks a Research Director. Enough’s long-term goal is to help develop and support a growing grassroots movement pressing for an end to genocide and other forms of mass violence against innocent civilians. The project’s current focus is on the crises in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, northern Uganda, Somalia, and Zimbabwe, and this portfolio will continue to expand to other crises around the world.

The Research Director will work closely with the Executive Director, Co-Founder, and other senior staff to formulate Enough’s policy prescriptions to end genocide and crimes against humanity and ensure that Enough’s recommendations are grounded by rigorous field-based research and analysis. This individual will also be responsible for supervising related policy staff and consultants—based in Washington and overseas—and providing them with clear and effective guidance.

The Center for American Progress has an immediate opening for a Special Assistant for the energy and environmental policy team.