Working for the Project

Thank you for your interest in The Hamilton Project.

The Hamilton Project seeks to advance America's promise of opportunity, prosperity, and growth. We believe that today's increasingly competitive global economy demands public policy ideas commensurate with the challenges of the 21st Century. The Project's economic strategy reflects a judgment that long-term prosperity is best achieved by fostering economic growth and broad participation in that growth, by enhancing individual economic security, and by embracing a role for effective government in making needed public investments.

The Project is seeking to fill the positions listed below. Please check back for openings in the future. Additionally, The Hamilton Project offers internships during the summer, as well as during the fall and spring semester of the academic year. The Hamilton Project internship program is highly competitive and open to undergraduate students from across the country. Hamilton Project interns will gain exposure to a broad set of policy topics while developing their analytical thinking and writing skills.

Current Openings

Research and Policy Assistant

Basic Function:

Help execute and develop an overall policy agenda and policy strategy for The Hamilton Project (THP). Research potential policy areas and communicate with leading academics, policy makers, and practitioners to support Policy Director in identifying promising potential topics for THP’s policy agenda. Draft THP policy briefs and other public documents. Analyze economic data and present findings. Assist with coordinating the work of outside academics and policy analysts to achieve policy goals. Assist with editing and production of THP discussion papers.

Education/Experience Requirements:

BA/BS degree (preferably in economics) or MA ideally with 1-2 years relevant job experience. Exemplary writing and editing skills a must. Must be able to take initiative to explore promising policy areas and absorb and synthesize large amounts of information and data quickly. Strong knowledge of and passion for public policy. Discretion, creativity, maturity, and good judgment. Must be team-player and able to work in small, collaborative environment, often at a fast pace and under time constraints. Must have the flexibility to take on new roles and responsibilities as this policy initiative evolves.

Knowledge Requirements:

Strong research skills using library and online resources. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required, and facility with Stata or other statistical software is a plus.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

40% Writing and Editing

- Write first drafts of accessible, engaging policy briefs from THP academic discussion papers.
- Provide substantive feedback and editing on author papers.
- Prepare internal briefs and research summaries to provide overview of particular policy areas, including background information, leading current thinking, and promising policy proposals.

40% Policy Development

- Initiate policy development by researching various policy areas, identifying thought leaders in the field, and staying abreast of recent writings in various areas.
- Provide periodic written updates and summaries of research findings and latest writings in defined policy issue areas.
- Play a central role within a small policy team of junior and senior THP staff to discuss and review policy areas and ideas.

20% Production

- Monitor author progress and communicate with authors on logistics of paper timing, contract status, and other process matters.
- Play a lead role with editing, cite-checking, and production of discussion papers.

Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered. No phone calls please. Brookings welcomes resumes from all qualified applicants, particularly women and minorities.

Research and Policy Assistant Application

Summer Internship

The Hamilton Project seeks motivated, energetic team players to serve as interns during the summer. The internship will be full time. Applicants should be pursing an undergraduate degree in economics or in a related field like mathematics, statistics, political science, or international relations and should have strong writing and analytical skills.