Washington, DC11 days ago
Conducting in-depth research and quantitative analysis of a variety of sources, including online databases, media, and reports from the government, NGOs, and academia; Producing high-impact written products by distilling complex issues, often under tight deadlines, into succinct and accessible formats, including policy briefings, memos, and presentations; Organizing and participating in high-level external meetings, briefings on Capitol Hill, professional networking events, and other activities to promote Third Way policies and approaches; Sharing our research and policy ideas with Hill staff, advocates, think tanks, and academics both through individual and coalition meetings and in other events around D.C. and, Supporting other members of the team with research and minor administrative tasks as needed. Our recent work has included helping Democrats transition from hesitancy on immigration to strategically pressing the issue; successfully persuading Americans to support marriage for gay couples by emphasizing commitment instead of rights; working with Members of Congress and the White House on gun safety legislation that respects Second Amendment rights while keeping guns out of criminals’ hands; and giving policymakers a deeper understanding of the values held by voters in the center of the electorate.