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American Progress is seeking to fill the positions listed below. We anticipate other openings in the future and encourage you to check our site often. Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of the organization will be considered and receive responses. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

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Legal Assistant
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Legal Assistant

American Progress has an opening for a Legal Assistant to join its Legal team. The Legal team manages legal matters for the Center for American Progress, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and educational think tank, as well as its affiliated 501(c)(4) organization, the Center for American Progress Action Fund, which are together known as American Progress. This individual will be driven by American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country.

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Policy Analyst, Immigration Policy
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Policy Analyst, Immigration Policy

American Progress has an immediate opening for a Policy Analyst on the Immigration Policy team in the Rights and Justice department. American Progress is devoted to fixing the broken immigration system, including by winning a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, increasing legal migration opportunities, and responding constructively to the humanitarian and administrative border crisis. American Progress works to protect and expand protections for vulnerable migrants, rebuild and reform the refugee and asylum systems, and improve the administration of immigration policies and practices by the federal government.

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Senior Human Resources Director
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Senior Human Resources Director

American Progress is seeking a collaborative and empathetic Senior Human Resources Director who is a trusted leader and adviser to join the Human Resources department and play a vital role in fostering positive employee relations and effective training and development and ensuring compliance with employment laws. The Senior Director will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including providing support to people managers and their employees, conducting investigations, developing training programs, and leading team members. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on organizational culture and contribute to the success of employees.

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