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Summer Intern: Economic Policy

Washington, DC · On-site

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks an in-person intern to provide research and administrative support to the Economic Policy Studies department. The economic policy intern will have the ...

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Development Assistant, Operations

Washington, DC · On-site

$50K - $54K/yr

Overview The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a hardworking, creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual to work in person with a talented team of fundraising professionals to ...

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Fall Intern: Book Operations

Washington, DC · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Overview The Editing Services department at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is responsible for the production of AEI Press titles, which includes coordinating with our printer and distributor ...

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Events Assistant

Washington, DC

$50K - $54K/yr

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person events assistant to assist policy scholars and their staff with event planning and execution and help plan and produce special ...

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Events Assistant

Washington, DC · On-site

$50K - $54K/yr

Work with AEI scholars and their staff to plan, coordinate, and manage logistics for in-person and virtual events. * Support the planning and execution of AEI's annual black-tie gala and a multiday ...

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Fall Intern: Media Relations

Washington, DC

$17 - $22.50/hr

AEI is a great place to learn about the interaction between government and media. Join a select intern program that offers unique learning experiences such as exposure to research in foreign policy ...

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Fall Intern: Editing Services

Washington, DC · On-site

Overview The Editing Services department at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is responsible for editing and coordinating publications, event materials, and other projects and assisting with ...

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Summer Intern: Economic Policy

Washington, DC · On-site

Overview The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks an in-person intern to provide research and administrative support to the Economic Policy Studies department. The economic policy intern will ...

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Fall Intern: American History and Culture

Washington, DC · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

Overview The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks an intern who will assist Senior Fellow Gary J. Schmitt and Senior Fellow Jonah Goldberg, among other scholars in AEI's Social, Cultural, and ...

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Fall Intern: Media Relations

Washington, DC · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

AEI is a great place to learn about the interaction between government and media. Join a select intern program that offers unique learning experiences such as exposure to research in foreign policy ...

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Research Assistant: Foreign and Defense Policy; Demographics and Political Economy

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Washington, DC • On-site

$50K - $54K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Overview
The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person research assistant to work with international political economy scholar Dr. Nicholas Eberstadt. The position's major responsibilities include conducting research on topics in demographics and political economy. Assignments will include data collection and analysis, and administrative duties will include scheduling and organizing events, among other responsibilities. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. Soon-to-be graduates are welcome to apply.
This position requires outstanding qualitative and quantitative research skills, particularly strong experience with data analysis and the ability to solve problems independently. Proficiency in Python, R, or Stata is required. Skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint are preferred. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated interest in topics pertaining to demographics and international political economy and be well organized, intellectually curious, and strong writers.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter demonstrating interest in AEI's mission, academic transcript, and 500-word writing sample on any topic.
Responsibilities
  • Core Responsibilities
    • Research, write, and edit to support research and policy papers, studies, and reports on demographics, political economy, and economics.
    • Collect and analyze data, provide background research, and write memos.
    • Help plan, organize, and coordinate major public events and private meetings by inviting speakers, drafting public invitations, preparing materials, and coordinating all logistics with AEI's Events department and media team.
    • Manage long-term scholarly projects by drafting proposals, mapping timelines, and preparing regular progress reports for AEI management.
  • Additional Responsibilities
    • Coordinate various activities and ensure proper communication among AEI departments and teams including Government Relations, Academic Programs, Development, and media.
    • Manage logistics and administrative tasks, including scheduling, tracking expenses, and planning and staffing public-facing events, private meetings, and roundtables.

Physical requirements and working conditions at AEI:
  • The employee is regularly expected to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. This job requires close vision abilities due to computer work.
  • The employee must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
  • The employee must be able to work in a confined area.
  • Moderate noise (e.g., from computers, phone, printers, and light traffic) is expected.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities associated with this position.

Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in economics, political economy, mathematics, or statistics (required)
  • 0-2 years of previous experience, through either an internship or a paid position
  • Proficiency in Python, R, or Stata (required)
  • Skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel (preferred)
  • Data analysis skills (required)
  • Strong writing and editing skills, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and facility with deadlines

Benefits
AEI offers generous benefits, including 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and 3 personal/floating holidays); 12 days of paid sick leave; paid family leave; medical and dental coverage, in addition to a health savings account; medical and dependent care FSA; a tuition assistance program of up to $5,200; life and disability insurance at no cost to employees; and a 403b retirement plan with a contribution from AEI, among other benefits. For more information, you can see a full summary of our benefits at https://www.aei.org/jobs/benefits/.
Compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: scope and responsibilities of the position; a candidate's full-time, applicable work experience; key skills and qualifications; as well as internal and external market considerations. The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $50,000 - $54,000. Salary is just one component of AEI's total compensation package for employees.

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