The Progressive Policy Institute is currently seeking to fill the positions listed below. Please check back for future openings. Thank you for your interest in the Progressive Policy Institute.
Energy Realism Project Director – NEW
Special Assistant / Event Planning Specialist – NEW
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Energy Realism Project Director
PPI is seeking an energetic individual to lead PPI’s Energy Realism project.
Primary responsibilities include researching, developing and writing policy documents on energy policy issues before Congress and the Administration. The project director will represent PPI at external meetings with policymakers and advocacy organizations. A detailed knowledge of domestic policy issues, very strong research and writing skills, good sense of humor and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment are required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
-Bachelor’s Degree, graduate or law degree preferred but not required
-Hill or Administration experience preferred but not required
-A minimum of two years of relevant experience
-Demonstrated strength in clear, concise, and persuasive writing especially op-eds and/or policy memos
-Work experience in a team environment with minimal supervision, demonstrating an ability to prioritize and take appropriate action
-Ability to coordinate multiple projects within specified time frames and multi-task various assignments
-Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
-Strong writing skills
-Excellent computer and MS Office Suite skills
-Ability to solve problems creatively
To apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter as attachments to jobs@ppionline.org. In your correspondence, please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. No phone calls.
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Web Editor
The Progressive Policy Institute is seeking a committed and energetic individual to write and edit website content and assist with social media presence, including Twitter and Facebook. In addition, the individual will help edit and produce policy reports. The job offers the right person an opportunity to help craft the debate.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the organization’s website, including developing graphics, functionality, and posting frequent updates
- Implements search engine optimization strategies
- Assist PPI staff with production of policy memos, reports and blogs
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1+ years of relevant experience
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills within a policy context
- Strong planning and organizational skills a must; ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
- Excellent proofreading and grammar skills
- Self-directed, results-oriented, and flexible; works well under pressure while adhering to deadlines
- Experience using Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Strong working knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Graphic design and video editing experience a plus
- Knowledge of SEO best practices
- Familiarity with current public policy issues
To apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter as attachments to jobs@ppionline.org. In your correspondence, please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. No phone calls.
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Special Assistant / Event Planning Specialist
PPI is seeking a special assistant/event planning specialist that will assist in executing events and strategy to promote PPI’s body of work.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary assistant to PPI’s president
- Assist PPI staff with scheduling and other assignments as needed
- Support staff in the execution of PPI’s events, meetings and conferences
- Identifying venues
- Manage speaker invitations, and on-site logistics support for local events
- Engage PPI and principles in social media outlets and through online engagement to expand the reach and online presence of these meetings
- Ensure that organizational protocol and goals are met
- Develop and help manage event promotion plans
- Draft invitations, manage RSVPs, provide on-site management, etc.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrate ability to plan and execute successful events and manage projects; experience in planning events in international settings is a must
- Ability to multi-task is a must
- Strong written oral and presentation skills
- Familiarity with and interest in public policy
- Ability to meet deadlines under extreme pressure, build consensus and work with diverse groups of people
To apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter as attachments to jobs@ppionline.org. In your correspondence, please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. No phone calls.
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Public Affairs Internship
The Progressive Policy Institute is seeking public affairs interns for Summer 2013.
Summer 2013: May – August
An ideal candidate will be a political and news junkie with prior experience working in public affairs. Must have a genuine interest in domestic politics, foreign policy, current national issues and a working knowledge of social media networks. Excellent written and verbal communications skills, strong organizational and multitasking skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the facility to drive results and to consistently meet deadlines are a must.
Intern responsibilities:
◦ Compiling and organizing daily news clips
◦ Fact checking releases, op-eds, studies, and reports
◦ Copy-editing
◦ Updating press and media contact lists
◦ Assisting with the organization’s viral media and social networking operations
◦ Conducting research and compiling statistics for editorial and web materials
◦ Occasionally drafting statements, op-eds and press releases
◦ Laying-out website and press materials
◦ Assisting with daily operations
◦ General office work
Qualifications include:
◦ Proficiency in Microsoft Office
◦ Strong internet skills and intuition
◦ Excellent verbal and writing skills
◦ Ability to be a team player and to work in a fast-paced environment
◦ Flexibility and dedication
◦ Knowledge of AP Style
◦ Interest in politics and foreign policy
◦ Intellectual curiosity
Preferred:
◦ Experience working with press
◦ Experience working with the blogosphere
◦ Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suites
◦ Knowledge of social-networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
◦ Appreciation for image
◦ Graphic design sensibility
We are currently seeking interns interested in working part-time (approximately 10-20 hours) during regular weekday hours, but are flexible to other hours based on students’ needs. This opportunity is unpaid.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and 2 writing samples (1-3 pages in length each) to schlapecka@ppionline.org. No phone calls please. Due to the number of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Editorial Intern
The Progressive Policy Institute is looking for editorial interns for Summer 2013.
Summer 2013: May – August
PPI is a nonprofit think tank that seeks to define and promote a new progressive politics for the 21st century. PPI was the main purveyor of policy innovations to Bill Clinton’s New Democrats — break-the-mold ideas that also migrated to Britain and other democratic countries around the world under the rubric of the “third way.” Today, PPI remains at the forefront of promoting a pragmatic and responsible progressivism.
Editorial interns will:
- Assist in researching, fact-checking, and copyediting policy reports, op-eds, and blog posts for our website, ProgressiveFix.com.
- Help us find prospective authors and leading thinkers on different policy areas by monitoring policy journals, political magazines, newspapers, and blogs.
- Perform some production duties, such as finding photos and art for our publications and posts, publishing edited blog posts in WordPress, laying out policy reports and memos in Adobe InDesign, and other related tasks.
- Correspond with authors and assist the managing editor in handling workflow.
- Assist with office and general administrative duties.
We are looking for interns with strong writing and editing skills, exceptional critical thinking, a keen eye for detail and accuracy, and familiarity with Microsoft Office and Internet research. Familiarity with Macs, Photoshop, and InDesign is a huge plus.
The ideal candidate is a policy wonk and a political junkie, with experience working on the college newspaper or other publications.
This is a part-time position. We’re looking for someone who can come in for 10-20 hours a week.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and 1-2 writing samples (2-5 pages in length each) to schlapecka@ppionline.org. No phone calls please. Due to the number of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.