Center for American Progress Action Fund Center for American Progress Action Fund

Special Assistant for Energy and Environmental Policy

Reports to: Vice President for Energy Policy

Department: Energy

Staff reporting to this position: None

Position classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Summary

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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Provide administrative support (including scheduling) to senior staff.
  • Assist in the coordination and planning of meetings and events.
  • Provide research assistance to senior staff.
  • Support the production process for reports and other projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Excellent writing, research, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work well within a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Comfort working under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Ability to multitask.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in environmental studies, political science, economics, or a related field.
  • Nonprofit, both 501(c) (3) and 501(c) (4) organizations, and think tank experience a plus.
  • Commitment to the Center’s mission and goals.

Additional Information

American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize our progressive agenda: The Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a non-partisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.

American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.

American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org.

For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaaction.org.

To apply, simply e-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: jobs@americanprogress.org.

Or you may write to:
Center for American Progress
1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor – Energy Search
Washington, DC 20005

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Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.

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