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American Progress is seeking to fill the positions listed below. We anticipate other openings in the future and encourage you to check our site often. Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of the organization will be considered and receive responses. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

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Administrative and Operations Associate, Education

JobMay 1, 2025

Administrative and Operations Associate, Education

American Progress has an immediate opening for an Administrative and Operations Associate in the Education department. The department includes the Early Childhood, K-12 Education, Higher Education, and Workforce Development policy teams and is dedicated to changing America’s approach to learning by ensuring equitable access to resources, developing community-centered policies, and promoting the ability to participate fully in an inclusive economy built on a strong democracy.

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Associate Director, Health Policy

JobJune 10, 2025

Associate Director, Health Policy

The Associate Director will work with Health Policy team members and senior fellows to conduct original analyses and advance policy proposals to expand health care accessibility, tackle high health care prices and anticompetitive behavior, and build a strong and thriving health care system. The Associate Director should be excited to generate new analysis across a wide range of health policy issues, with a special focus on developing evidence-driven proposals that improve health care consumer out-of-pocket affordability and working with to the Vice President of Health Policy to push policymaking in bold new directions. Strong candidates for this role will bring a wide range of subject matter expertise as well as a clear track record of using quantitative and analytical skills to help define policy problems and craft policy solutions.

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Associate Director, Institutional Giving

JobApril 25, 2025

Associate Director, Institutional Giving

American Progress seeks a self-starter with strong written and verbal communications skills—as well as an ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment—for the position of Associate Director of Institutional Giving. This individual will help American Progress pursue and capitalize on emerging opportunities for foundation funding and will help produce written communications for the organization. The Associate Director will work closely with the Vice President of Institutional Giving to drive a robust foundation fundraising program designed to increase the amount of support from the organization’s constituency over the next several years. This position is ideal for a deadline-driven, detail-oriented, and well-organized development professional who is committed to a progressive policy agenda.

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Director of Partnerships, Digital Advocacy

JobMay 30, 2025

Director of Partnerships, Digital Advocacy

American Progress has an immediate opening for a Director of Partnerships to advance digital outreach, coordination, and amplification efforts to build the case for progressive policies and values.

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Executive Vice President, Policy

JobApril 16, 2025

Executive Vice President, Policy

American Progress comprises two tax-exempt mission-driven organizations—the Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund—and is dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through ideas and action. American Progress is creating an affirmative vision for America—a vision that policymakers, legislators, and thought leaders can use to shape the national debate, build durable political power, and drive lasting change. The Executive Vice President, Policy will work closely with the President and CEO and will generate and develop new policy ideas and products, lead American Progress’ policy teams, and provide strategic consultation and analysis on issues affecting the organization.

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General Counsel and Senior Vice President

JobJune 16, 2025

General Counsel and Senior Vice President

American Progress has an immediate opening for an experienced General Counsel on its in-house Legal team. The Legal team manages legal and compliance matters for both the Center for American Progress (“CAP”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and educational think tank, as well as its affiliated organization, the Center for American Progress Action Fund (“CAP Action”), a 501(c)(4) organization.

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Internship Resume Bank

JobOctober 3, 2024

Internship Resume Bank

American Progress invites current college and university students and recent graduates of up to six months to submit applications for its internship resume bank to be considered for future internship opportunities. American Progress internships provide a unique opportunity to contribute to various policy areas, research projects, and progressive initiatives that shape the national conversation.

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Partnerships Associate, Digital Advocacy

JobMay 30, 2025

Partnerships Associate, Digital Advocacy

American Progress has an immediate opening for a Partnerships Associate to support its Digital Advocacy team’s coordination and amplification efforts to build the case for progressive policies and values.

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Policy Analyst, K-12 Education

JobMay 2, 2025

Policy Analyst, K-12 Education

American Progress has an immediate opening for a Policy Analyst on the K-12 Education team. The team is devoted to generating pragmatic and progressive new policy ideas to advance a new education agenda rooted in the principles of opportunity for all and equity in access. The successful candidate will be guided by American Progress’ mission, “to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country.”

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President, Center for American Progress Action Fund; Counselor, Center for American Progress

JobJune 20, 2025

President, Center for American Progress Action Fund; Counselor, Center for American Progress

The Center for American Progress Action Fund, the advocacy arm of American Progress, is a 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing progressive values and driving political change. The Action Fund works to promote bold progressive policies through direct advocacy, campaigns, and communications designed to influence public opinion and policy decisions.

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Research Assistant Resume Bank

JobOctober 23, 2024

Research Assistant Resume Bank

American Progress seeks applicants for its research assistant resume bank to be considered for upcoming research assistant positions. This resume bank allows candidates to express interest in future opportunities to support American Progress' research and policy development efforts. Research assistants play a critical role in driving American Progress’ agenda by providing essential research, data analysis, and policy recommendations. Research assistants join teams that support work across American Progress’ five crosscutting priorities:

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Senior Director, State and Local Government Affairs

JobMay 13, 2025

Senior Director, State and Local Government Affairs

American Progress is seeking a Senior Director of State and Local Government Affairs to lead its engagement with state and local officials, their staff, and key partners. Especially in recent years, state and local governments have served as “laboratories of democracy,” leading to both significant gains and unfortunate setbacks on progressive policies. American Progress is one of the few progressive organizations with the capacity to engage on a broad range of policy and advocacy efforts with elected officials at all levels of government.

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Senior Fellow, Inclusive Economy

JobApril 18, 2025

Senior Fellow, Inclusive Economy

American Progress has an immediate opening for a Senior Fellow on its Inclusive Economy team. The Senior Fellow will provide thought leadership on economic issues and conduct rigorous economic analysis for American Progress’ economic policy team. The Senior Fellow will contribute to shaping American Progress’s efforts to develop and advance a policy agenda promoting economic growth and fairness. This effort is part of American Progress’ mission, “to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country.” The Senior Fellow will be expected to identify ways in which policies that improve economic growth, equity, and financial security intersect with each of the organization’s priorities.

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