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Director of Workforce Development Policy

The Progressive Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., is looking for an experienced policy analyst to oversee its work on issues relating to workforce development, the school-to-work transition, and alternative career pathways for non-college workers. Applicants should have several years of experience in relevant fields and strong research and writing skills.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing research reports and policy proposals to inform political debates on these topics
• Writing articles and assisting in the creation of relevant digital media content, and
• Representing the Institute in public events
• Organizing events centered on workforce development policy
• Working with the Government Relations, Communications team, and executives to advance PPI’s mission and goals in this policy space
• Salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Full-time position based in DC
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Excellent health insurance, including dental
• Two weeks of PTO, plus one week in August and one week in December
• 403(b) retirement account with a generous organization match

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to info@ppionline.org with the subject line “Director of Workforce Development Policy.” Please save all files as PDFs and begin the file name with First Name, Last Name, Document type (e.g. JaneSmithResume.pdf). No phone calls, please. Due to the number of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Progressive Policy Institute is a nonprofit center-left think tank that has been promoting pragmatic center-left ideas for over 30 years in Washington, D.C. PPI is a catalyst for policy innovation and political reform and our mission is to create radically pragmatic ideas for moving America beyond ideological and partisan deadlock.

The Progressive Policy Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable laws.

The ABA 2026 Law Student Public Interest Internship Stipend Program (“program”) is seeking applications from second-year law students who have an interest in antitrust, consumer protection, or privacy law and have been extended an offer for a summer 2026 Law Student Fellowship with the Progressive Policy Institute.

Those selected will receive a $5,000 stipend from the ABA program as well as ABA Antitrust Law Section membership, antitrust and consumer protection programming over the summer, participation in the Antitrust Law Section’s mentoring program, as well as various networking opportunities.

Please send an expression of interest by March 20, 2026 to PPI’s Vice President and Director of Competition Policy, Dr. Diana Moss at dmoss@ppionline.org. If accepted as a PPI 2026 law student fellow, applicants will apply next to the ABA program for the stipend. More information on the ABA program can be found at the Law Student Public Interest Internship Stipend Program.

If you have any questions about the ABA program, please reach out to Becky Lehner (becky.lehner@americanbar.org).

The Progressive Policy Institute is seeking a part-time, paid Policy Fellow for the summer to assist PPI’s policy experts with research, writing, compiling data, and other tasks.

An ideal candidate will be someone with a thorough knowledge of and passion for economics and policy. Must have a genuine interest in domestic politics, foreign policy, and current national issues.

Primary Responsibilities:

PPI’s research and policy work span a wide range of topics, including the data-driven economy, the impact of regulation on innovation, and policies to improve production, investment and job growth, health care policy, education, and much more. The policy fellow will assist PPI’s and contributors in researching, compiling data, and writing policy reports, op-eds, and blog posts for our website.

Qualifications:

• Coursework or other proven knowledge of economic tools and thinking
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Working knowledge of politics and policy
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• The ability to self-start and meet deadlines

We are currently seeking fellows interested in working (approximately 20 to 30 hours) during regular weekday hours, but are flexible to other hours based on students’ needs.

To apply, please fill out this Google Form with your application materials. Please indicate what policy areas you are interested in. Due to the number of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.