Careers

The Campaign for America’s Future (CAF) and the Institute for America’s Future (IAF) seek a Policy Research Intern who is a well-organized team player with a commitment to and interest in progressive issues. We are looking for a bright, energetic undergraduate or graduate student to help us push for an economy that works for working people. This is an unpaid internship opportunity.

The Policy Research Intern will work on the Making Sense 2009 project, a public policy “war room” that equips progressive leaders, staffers and activists with message frames and talking points to make our case on critical economic issues. (For more information, see www.ourfuture.org/makingsense.) The Policy Research Intern position represents an exciting opportunity to participate in this year’s nationwide debate from the center of the progressive movement. more »

The Campaign for America’s Future (CAF) and the Institute for America’s Future (IAF) seek a volunteer Online / Web Intern who is a well-organized team player with a commitment to and interest in progressive issues. We are looking for bright, energetic undergraduate or graduate student to help us push for an economy that works for working people. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to learn, grow, develop professionally and position themselves for a fulfilling career. Interning with CAF/IAF is a great way to gain real world experience that could lead to a career in issue advocacy, public policy, public relations or many other avenues. This is an unpaid internship opportunity. more »

The Communications Internship at the Campaign for Americas Future (CAF) and Institute for America’s Future (IAF), provides an opportunity for a bright, energetic person to gain strategic communications experience while serving as part of a dynamic communications team working on the forefront of progressive politics. Primary projects for the communications intern will include researching and implementing Web 2.0 strategies and tools and updating and improving the newsroom section of the website. In addition, the intern will assist the Communications and Online Communications Departments with a variety of web and communications related projects. This is an unpaid internship.

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The Campaign for America’s Future (CAF) and the Institute for America’s Future (IAF) seek volunteer interns who are well-organized team players with a commitment to and interest in progressive issues. The Fundraising / Events Intern will gain hands-on experience with various aspects of development and events including grant writing and reporting, event planning, fundraising through new media (i.e. social networks) and e-mail, as well as research and fundraising from foundations, corporations and individual donors. Interning with CAF/IAF is a great way to gain real world experience that could lead to a career in issue advocacy, public policy, public relations or many other areas. In this economic climate, fundraising is more important than ever, and fundraising skills are in high demand. This is an unpaid internship.

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Closing Date: until filled

Do you love developing 2.0-powered websites, and want to use your skills for a meaningful cause? Like tinkering with open-source technology (esp. Drupal), and want to earn money doing it? If your answer to any of these questions is YES, we have an opportunity for YOU! Flexible work situation…this could be contract work, full or part-time staff position or a volunteer opportunity!

The Campaign for America’s Future (CAF) and the Institute for America’s Future (IAF) are seeking a Web Developer to lead development, deployment and management of all technologies for our Drupal-powered website (ourfuture.org) and our related online communications operations.

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The Campaign for America’s Future (CAF) and the Institute for America’s Future (IAF) seek a volunteer Staff Assistant to provide key support to the organization. The staff assistant volunteer opportunity will expose you to the excitement of progressive politics, policy, organizations and careers. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to learn, grow, develop professionally and position themselves to pursue a fulfilling career in the progressive movement. This Staff Assistant supports the Administration Department and reports to the Office Manager.

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