Third Way
Social Policy Fellow, Social Policy, Education, & Politics Program (2026-2027)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Full-time
No sponsorshipDetected 56 days ago
ResearchMentoringPublic Speaking
About the role
- Third Way is a national think tank and advocacy organization that champions moderate policy and political ideas.
- Since our founding in 2005, we have served as a critical bulwark against political extremism by advancing values-driven, reform-oriented solutions on the defining issues of our time.
- Third Way's Social Policy, Education & Politics Program is seeking a Social Policy fellow to join our team and find ways to make progress on often divisive social issues like immigration, crime, LGBT equality, abortion, and guns.
Responsibilities
- The program also offers the opportunity to meet with top Washington policy leaders; co-author papers and collaborate with our policy teams to produce new ideas, research, and insights; and learn Third Way's methodology.
- The program is designed to help fellows leverage Third Way's wide-ranging D.C. network into meaningful future career opportunities.
Compensation
- $65,000 annual stipend and two weeks paid vacation, plus healthcare and benefits.
- Competencies A graduate degree (Master's, J.D., or other) Experience in public policy, including internships and coursework Fellows must be able to explain complicated concepts in a way that makes sense to the general public while engaging and exciting the audience.
- While this position requires strong technical skills, Third Way's success relies on our ability to build relationships and communicate our message.
- A willingness to work collaboratively on a team while taking the initiative on individual projects, an aptitude to multi-task on various assignments in distinct issue areas, and a penchant for solving problems creatively and thinking outside the box are integral to the job.
- This position is based in Washington, DC, and Third Way's in-office days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
- Third Way is an equal-opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination.
Benefits
- Fellows gain access to a robust alumni network for mentorship and connections, along with regular check-ins and guidance from Learning & Organizational Development (LOD) staff.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Third Way does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship
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