Disability Economic Justice Spring Intern

January 2023-May 2023

Washington, D.C. or Remote

The Century Foundation (TCF) is a progressive think tank on the frontlines of building a fairer and more inclusive economy, one that works for all of us and not just the wealthy few. The Disability Economic Justice team, which is the only project at a U.S. think tank singularly focused on achieving economic justice for people with disabilities more than 32 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law.

In April 2022, in partnership with the Ford Foundation, TCF’s Disability Economic Justice team launched the Disability Economic Justice Collaborative—a first-of-its-kind initiative that brings together nearly 40 leading disability advocacy organizations, Washington, D.C.-based think tanks, and top research and policy organizations to learn from each other, work in partnership, and apply disability as a lens across economic policymaking. The Collaborative is committed to breaking the persistent link between disability and poverty, and to finally achieving economic security for disabled Americans more than three decades after the ADA became law. To learn more about the collaborative, visit DEJC.org.

The Disability Economic Justice Team is seeking a part-time spring 2023 intern, based either in Washington, D.C. or remote.

The intern is responsible for supporting administrative, research, and policy needs of TCF’s Disability Economic Justice Team, which include supporting the Disability Economic Justice Collaborative. The internship is appropriate for current students (undergraduate or graduate) or recently graduated students. The internship will provide opportunities to engage with and learn more about disability policy, including building relationships, developing policy ideas, and researching and drafting written pieces.

Responsibilities:

• Project management tasks
• Participate in and support completion of meetings and events
• Take notes for internal and external meetings and events
• Help with social media promotion, including drafting tweets and language for Facebook posts
• Assist in research related to disability policy
• Maintain relevant contact lists

Required Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and able to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with Google suite, spreadsheets, and basic data calculations
• Strong written and communication skills
• Experience with and passion for disability policy

About TCF:

The Century Foundation is a progressive public policy think tank that seeks to foster opportunity, reduce inequality, and promote security at home and abroad. Founded in 1919 by the progressive business leader Edward Filene, TCF pursues its mission by conducting timely, non-partisan research and policy analysis that informs citizens, guides policymakers, and reshapes what government does for the better. TCF has offices in New York and Washington, D.C.

The Century Foundation is committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply, especially candidates from marginalized groups including people with disabilities, women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, immigrants, and first-generation college graduates.