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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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Associate Director, Federal Climate Policy

Associate Director, Federal Climate Policy

American Progress has an immediate opening for an Associate Director in its Energy and Environment department to lead projects and conduct research and analysis related to federal climate and energy policy. The ideal candidate will have strong strategic thinking, coalition-building, writing, analytical, and project management skills, and a commitment to addressing climate change and economic and environmental injustice. The Associate Director will report to the Senior Director of Domestic Climate and Energy Policy.

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Deputy General Counsel

Deputy General Counsel

American Progress has an opening for a Deputy General Counsel to join its Legal Team. The Legal Team manages legal matters for the Center for American Progress, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and educational think tank, as well as its affiliated 501(c)(4) organization, the Center for American Progress Action Fund, which are together known as American Progress. This role will be driven 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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Digital Analytics Associate/Digital Analyst

Digital Analytics Associate/Digital Analyst

American Progress has an immediate opening for a Digital Analytics Associate or Digital Analyst (depending on experience) to join the Digital Advocacy team’s organic social media analytics program to support digital strategies and messaging across the progressive landscape.

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Director, Economic Analysis

Director, Economic Analysis

The Director will lead American Progress’ work on economic analysis, which supports a wide range of analytical and policy goals. The Director should be excited to generate new analysis across a wide range of economic issues. Although current needs include housing and the labor market/employment, a strong candidate for this role will bring a wide range of subject matter interests and a curiosity for new subjects as well as a strong capacity for management, mentorship, and delegation to early-career staff who are building their quantitative and analytical skills.

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Director, State and Local Government Affairs

Director, State and Local Government Affairs

American Progress is seeking a Director of State and Local Government Affairs to lead the organization’s engagement with state and local officials, their staff, and key partners. State and local governments have long 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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Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

American Progress has an opening for a Legal Assistant to join its Legal team. The Legal team manages legal matters for the Center for American Progress, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and educational think tank, as well as its affiliated 501(c)(4) organization, the Center for American Progress Action Fund, which are together known as American Progress. This individual will be driven 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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Policy Analyst, Immigration Policy

Policy Analyst, Immigration Policy

American Progress has an immediate opening for a Policy Analyst on the Immigration Policy team in the Rights and Justice department. American Progress is devoted to fixing the broken immigration system, including by winning a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, increasing legal migration opportunities, and responding constructively to the humanitarian and administrative border crisis. American Progress works to protect and expand protections for vulnerable migrants, rebuild and reform the refugee and asylum systems, and improve the administration of immigration policies and practices by the federal government.

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Policy Analyst, LGBTQI+ Policy

Policy Analyst, LGBTQI+ Policy

American Progress has an immediate opening for a Policy Analyst on the LGBTQI+ Policy team in its Rights and Justice department. American Progress is devoted to expanding legal and lived equality for LGBTQI+ people. This includes a commitment to advancing policies that combat discrimination; promote equity; and improve the health, economic security, and well-being of LGBTQI+ individuals and families.

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Senior Human Resources Director

Senior Human Resources Director

American Progress is seeking a collaborative and empathetic Senior Human Resources Director who is a trusted leader and adviser to join the Human Resources department and play a vital role in fostering positive employee relations and effective training and development and ensuring compliance with employment laws. The Senior Director will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including providing support to people managers and their employees, conducting investigations, developing training programs, and leading team members. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on organizational culture and contribute to the success of employees.

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