The Century Foundation is hiring a
New York City or Virtual | 10-15 Hours/Week | ASAP - December 2025 | Compensated at $30/Hour
The Century Foundation (TCF), a progressive think tank focused on reducing inequality in the U.S., seeks a part-time Graduate Intern through December 2025 to support our Higher Education Team.
Job Reporting and Details
The Graduate Assistant will work closely with our Higher Education Team on projects related to institutional accountability, college oversight, online education, student debt, higher education financing, and consumer protections for students. The Graduate Assistant will help our team conduct research, develop policy recommendations, and advocate for evidence-based solutions through state and federal policy.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Compensation
The Graduate Assistant will be compensated $30 per hour and will work 10 hours per week. This part-time contractual position will start in February 2024 and end in December 2025. It does not include benefits.
This position does not have a location requirement. The Graduate Assistant may work out of our office in New York, NY, work fully remotely, or on a hybrid schedule.
Current graduate students, including master’s and doctoral students interested in public policy and higher education, are encouraged to apply.
Apply
Please apply with a resume and cover letter via BambooHR. If you have any issues accessing the hiring portal, please reach out with questions to hr@tcf.org. Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis.
About The Century Foundation
The Century Foundation is a progressive, independent think tank that conducts research, develops solutions, and drives policy change to make people’s lives better. We pursue economic, racial, gender, and disability equity in education, health care, and work, and promote U.S. foreign policy that fosters international cooperation, peace, and security. TCF has offices in New York City and Washington, D.C. You can learn more at tcf.org.
The Century Foundation is committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.