Outreach and Research Associate

The Center for Economic and Policy Research, a Washington DC Think Tank, seeks a qualified individual who can assist CEPR’s Co-Director with outreach, research, and administrative support. This is a full-time position with the possibility of flexible or remote work schedules. Our organization consists of forty staff, including economists, policy experts, communications, and other professionals who conduct research on and help educate the public about, economic and foreign policy.

Applicants should have excellent writing and editing skills, intellectual curiosity as well as some knowledge of the policy issues that CEPR focuses on, and a passion for economic and social justice. In addition, applicants should be proactive, good at problem-solving, have strong interpersonal abilities, and be able to operate in a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess most or all of the following qualifications. However, CEPR will consider strong candidates whose experience and capabilities are roughly equivalent.

– Bachelor’s degree or higher

– Superior writing and communication skills

– Ability to conduct research projects independently

– Some knowledge of contemporary economic issues

– Fluency in Spanish is a plus

Compensation: CEPR offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. The minimum starting salary is $61,546 annually; however, the actual salary can be as much as $100,000 depending on experience and qualifications. This position will be represented by the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU).

To Apply: Apply directly on Idealist, or send the following, in a single PDF file, to ceproutreachhiring@gmail.com with the subject line “Outreach Associate”:

• a cover letter
• a resume
• a writing sample