Job Opportunities - The Century Foundation

Accounting Intern

New York, New York

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, the 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. Its fellows come from academia, journalism, and public service, but share a commitment to the TCF’s abiding belief in the power of ideas.

Position description:

We are currently seeking an accounting intern to assist our Finance Team this winter 2023. Gain valuable hands-on experience, while learning the ropes.

Candidates pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or significant coursework in accounting required. Well-rounded basic knowledge of accounting principles required. Join us for an exciting winter semester internship!

Essential duties:

Assist in month-end closing and financial reporting processes.
Collaborate with our Finance Manager to prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations.
Assist with maintaining and updating accounting records and files.
Assist in the preparation and filing of regulatory reports.
Assist with analyzing expenses and accruals.
Work in unison with our Finance team to improve financial processes.
Assist with managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other day-to-day tasks.
Ad-hoc accounting research and application.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Education: Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or other related fields. Candidates working towards degrees in other fields with a strong academic background may also be considered.
Technical Experience: Strong Excel and/or Google Sheets skills with understanding of key functions.
Strong technical and analytical skills.
The successful candidate must have excellent organizational skills and be able to meet the demands and deadlines that are a part of this position. Attention to detail is a must.

Apply:

Please submit your cover letter, resume and writing examples via BambooHR.

About TCF:

Founded in 1919, 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.

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.

Century International Policy Associate

New York, New York | Start date: June 12, 2023 or ASAP | Salary: $65,000

Century International is looking for a full-time policy associate as we expand our programming and extend our reach to an Arabic-speaking audience. We have launched new programs on governance, climate, rights, and political economy in the Middle East-North Africa region, and are continuing our fieldwork-driven research into progressive international policy.

Based in New York, the policy associate will help administer our programs on governance, climate, and political economy; oversee our Arabic-language publications and online presence; assist with our social media presence and podcast production; conduct research and produce original writing; and other tasks. The associate will report to Century International director Thanassis Cambanis. Century International is the international policy center at The Century Foundation.

The position is based in TCF’s New York City office. TCF offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience as well as competitive benefits.

Qualifications:

Working knowledge of Middle East policy issues
Comfortable working in Arabic
Experience writing about international policy and/or the MENA region
Detail-oriented, self-motivated
Strong attention to project management, coordination, and organizing abilities
Strong writing and communication skills, ideally for both expert and popular audiences
Curiosity and a strong desire to learn

Responsibilities:

Podcast production
Project management
Coordinating publications
Coordinating group research projects
Public events (online and in-person)
Arabic publication and promotion
Produce original research
Internal and external communications
Grant writing and reporting
Social media

Apply:

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume and one writing sample via BambooHR.

About TCF:

Information Technology Intern

New York, New York | 20 Hours/Week | 2-4 Month Duration | Compensated at $18/Hour

The Century Foundation is looking for an intern to assist their Information Technology (IT) Director in supporting 50 staff, fellows and summer interns in New York City and Washington DC. The IT Intern should have general computer and networking skills and be interested in working in a technology department. The role will primarily serve the needs of the accounting and development teams, as well as, the Chief Operations Officer by assisting in support of existing and ad-hoc projects. The candidate will gain exposure to many aspects of enterprise technology, support, and customer service during the term of the internship.

This internship is a paid 20hr/week part-time position lasting 2 to 4 months from the New York Office. The schedule is to be arranged and approved by the Director of Technology at a minimum of 3 days a week (2 days in-office) in the period of Monday to Friday between the hours of 9AM – 5PM.

Duties include:

Assisting in developing no-code solutions’
Assisting in responding to helpdesk requests
Testing changes and identifying bugs
Importing and exporting files in and out of no-code tools

Requirements:

Interest in, and enjoyment of, using technology to solve problems
Ability to follow directions and report back results
Ability to communicate results from projects verbally and in written form clearly and concisely
Ability to do heavy lifting of big ideas

Desired skills include:

Experience using Zapier, Make (formerly Integromat) either in a work or personal project (be ready to describe a problem you solved with these tools)
Knowledge of Excel or Sheets, formulas and macros
Programing, and API knowledge is great but not required
Exposure to CRMs, Airtable, Zendesk
Basic troubleshooting skills

Apply

Please apply with a resume and cover letter via BambooHR. No inquiries by third-party vendors and no phone calls please.

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 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, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, for example by being a citizen or being a student with an F-1 visa that will cover the entire period of the internship.

Pre-K-12 Education Fellow and Manager, Bridges Collaborative

Hybrid (Two days per week in office and three days remote work) | New York City Preferred | Minimum Salary: $90K, Maximum Salary: $105K

The Century Foundation (TCF), an independent progressive public policy think tank, seeks a fellow to contribute to the pre-K-12 education team’s work on educational equity and manage the Bridges Collaborative, a network of education and housing organizations committed to socioeconomic and racial integration in schools and neighborhoods.

The Bridges Collaborative is reigniting a nationwide movement for integrated schools and diverse neighborhoods, serving as a hub for practitioners from across the country. Since its launch in 2020, the Bridges Collaborative has worked with leaders from over 60 school districts, charter schools and CMOs, and housing organizations, providing them the space and opportunity to learn from one another, build grassroots political support, and develop successful strategies for integration.

The fellow will recruit and sustain relationships with Bridges Collaborative members, facilitate meetings to promote peer-to-peer learning, help write reports regarding policy issues related to school integration and educational equity more broadly, and communicate about the importance of diversity.

This is a hybrid position based out of TCF’s New York City office and reporting to senior fellow Halley Potter. For an exceptional candidate, virtual may be an option, with occasional travel for team meetings and conferences. This position is grant-funded.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Managing the Bridges Collaborative, an initiative to promote school integration.
Communicating with Bridges Collaborative members and other partners on a regular basis and building strong relationships.
Managing the member listserv, writing and sending regular newsletters, and promoting TCF’s education work on social media
Planning and executing discussions and peer groups
Identifying new members in the traditional public school, charter and fair housing sectors who are dedicated to promoting school integration and persuading them to participate in national and regional meetings with their peers.
Providing content to update the Bridges Collaborative website
Presenting research or training to Bridges members and/or external audiences
Organizing in-person regional and national convenings
Writing reports and other resources both for Collaborative members and for broader audiences (such as school districts, journalists, researchers, and advocates) that document best practices and highlight strategies for advancing integration.
Engaging the media and the education policy community with stories of member successes and research on the benefits of school integration. This could include writing op-eds, presenting at conferences, and doing interviews with journalists.
Training school leaders, teachers, parents and community members about how to discuss the importance of school integration.
Pursuing research on other educational equity issues, with some flexibility to expand the range of topics addressed by TCF.
Contributing to the pre-K-12 team’s work engaging potential funders
Occasional travel for meetings and events.

Qualifications:

5+ years of previous related experience and/or graduate studies in public policy or education.
Experience working on socioeconomic and racial school integration and housing integration is a significant plus.
Experience effectively organizing large groups of individuals on behalf of a larger cause.
Exceptional research and analytical skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
A commitment to looking at education issues through an intersectional lens, recognizing the importance of elevating the experiences of low-income students, LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, English learners, and students of color.
A commitment to progressive values and interest in TCF’s education research agenda.

Apply: To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and one writing sample via BambooHR. We are looking for the best candidates and encourage interested applicants to apply even if you do not meet all of the stated qualifications or if you come from a non-traditional background.

Note: This position is grant funded.

About TCF: 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 and Washington, D.C.

Education Policy Associate/Senior Policy Associate

Hybrid (Two days per week in office and three days remote work) | New York City | Minimum Salary:$60K, Maximum Salary: $75K

The Century Foundation (TCF), an independent progressive public policy think tank, seeks a policy associate/senior policy associate to contribute to the pre-K-12 education team’s work on educational equity and help with the Bridges Collaborative, a network of education and housing organizations committed to socioeconomic and racial integration in schools and neighborhoods.

This is a hybrid position based out of TCF’s New York City office and reporting to senior fellow Halley Potter.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Supporting TCF’s Bridges Collaborative, a network of organizations nationwide focused on advancing school integration.
Providing administrative and logistical support for the education team and TCF events.
Communicating with Bridges Collaborative members and other partners on a regular basis and helping to build strong relationships.
Facilitating discussions among Bridges Collaborative members.
Researching education policy topics identified by TCF education fellows and preparing background memos.
Helping to plan and execute regional and national convenings for Bridges Collaborative members.
Attending policy forums and preparing memos summarizing key insights.
Writing blog posts and other content for TCF’s website.
Participating in the planning and execution of TCF education projects, including publications and events.
Assisting with communications and outreach, including identifying stakeholders and promoting TCF’s work on social media.
Delivering presentations to diverse and interested audiences on TCF’s work.
Occasional travel for meetings and events.

Qualifications:

1-2 years of previous related experience or coursework in public policy and/or education.
Experience working on socioeconomic and racial school integration and housing integration is a significant plus.
Exceptional research and analytical skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
A commitment to looking at education issues through an intersectional lens, recognizing the importance of elevating the experiences of low-income students, LGBTQ students, English learners, and students of color.
A commitment to progressive values and interest in TCF’s education research agenda.

Note: This position is grant funded.