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Demos Employment Opportunities:
Director, Economic Opportunity Program, posted 9/08
About Demos
Demos is a non-partisan public policy research and advocacy organization committed to building an America that achieves its highest democratic ideals. We believe this requires a democracy with high levels of electoral participation and civic engagement; an economy where prosperity and opportunity are broadly shared; and a strong and effective public sector with the capacity to plan for the future and provide for the common good. Founded in 2000, Demos' work combines research with advocacy--melding the commitment to ideas of a think tank with the organizing strategies of an advocacy group. Demos has full-time and part-time staff, consultants and Fellows working across four active programs and several affiliated projects on a wide range of research, reports, articles, books, policy development, as well as conferences and other public events. For general information about the organization, please visit: archive.demos.org.
Demos is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women and LGBT applicants.
Director, Economic Opportunity Program
The Economic Opportunity Program focuses on addressing the widespread economic insecurity and declining opportunity that characterizes American society today. We are a leading voice on the economic challenges confronting a new generation of workers and the rising indebtedness of low- and middle-income households. Since its inception, the EOP has written more than two dozen reports, published three books, presented at Congressional hearings and briefings, authored numerous op-eds and been cited countless times in major newspapers across the country. For more information, visit archive.demos.org.
Primary Responsibilities
The Director's responsibilities are as follows:
- Develop and implement the programs overall strategy to achieve maximum influence and impact, working with the Vice President of Policy and Programs;
- Identify and cultivate new opportunities for research, collaboration and advocacy on issues related to economic security;
- Write issue briefs, reports, op-eds, blogs, etc. that can garner high visibility and provide impact on policy debates;
- Represent the program at conferences, Congressional briefings, and other policy-related events;
- Manage, grow, and professionally develop the programs staff;
- Maintain and grow the programs funding by developing productive relationships with existing funders, and by identifying and cultivating new foundation and individual donors in partnership with the Development Department;
- Develop and manage the programs budget;
- Contribute to the overall growth and strategic direction of the organization.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have:
- At least 8-10 years experience working on issues related to economic security, particularly focused on low- to middle-income households.
- Proven and leadership, fundraising, and project management skills.
- Extensive track record researching and writing reports, briefs, and op-eds with high visibility and impact.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within an organization and to foster good relationships with external partners and institutions.
- Extensive knowledge of at least one policy issue significantly related to the existing work of the program.
- Advanced degree in economics, public policy or other related field.
Application Process
To apply: Please send cover letter, resume and writing sample to Tamara Draut, via email at tdraut@demos.org. Include in the subject line: Director Position. Submissions via snail mail should be sent to: Demos, 220 Fifth Ave, 5th Floor, NY, NY 10001. No phone calls please.
Salary is commensurate with experience. Demos has excellent benfits, including full health and dental and 401k. Please view archive.demos.org for additional information about Demos and the economic opportunity program.
Demos is an equal opportunity employer, and strongly encourages applications from people of color, women, persons with disabilities and LGBT applicants.
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