Reports to: Managing Director, Democracy
Staff reporting to this position: None
Department: Structural Reform and Governance
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Minimum compensation: $77,000/$92,000
Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
American Progress has an immediate opening for an Associate Director or Director on the Democracy team in the Structural Reform and Governance department. This position will manage a broad policy portfolio that includes work on structural and electoral reforms, reducing political extremism, combating election subversion, and other topics. The Associate Director or Director will help drive policy analysis and conduct substantial original research and writing while also collaborating regularly across the institution. The Associate Director or Director will help build relationships with outside stakeholders, including allied organizations, policymakers, and the media.
They 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. This work will also include a focus on identifying and supporting points of connectivity between democracy and elections and each of the organization’s five crosscutting priorities:
This leader will think strategically about turning ideas into action and have facility with government institutions at the local, state, or federal level; executive or legislative branch experience; and relationships with key players in the field.
Responsibilities:
Requirements and qualifications:
American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. This position is not represented by a union. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The minimum salary for the Associate Director position is $77,000. The minimum salary for the Director position is $92,000.
We will continue to monitor COVID-19 and the levels of community spread and adjust plans as needed for in-office work. Any changes to our current hybrid work policy will be communicated at the time of hire. Updates will be posted on American Progress’ Jobs page.
https://www.americanprogress.org/job/associate-director-director-democracy/
The Center for American Progress is an independent nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action. Our aim is not just to change the conversation, but to change the country.