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  (Senior) Research/Data Analyst, Housing Center

  The Housing Center at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is the nation’s leading market-oriented housing research center. It operates at the intersection of data-driven housing knowledge and policy solutions. Analysts will have access the nation’s foremost housing database, conduct cutting-edge research, and participate in creating an unprecedented set of metrics to improve the operation of housing markets, mortgage lending practices, and housing policy. Involving direct work with the center’s codirectors on the full range of the center’s initiatives, this role encompasses data science, business intelligence, and statistical programming. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. The AEI Housing Center seeks a full-time, in-person (senior) research or...
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  Mailroom and Printing Operations Assistant

  The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, hourly, in-person mailroom and printing operations coordinator to broadly assist the facilities team with mailroom, printing, and facilities operations. The assistant supports management’s efforts in the day-to-day implementation of policies, procedures, and programs to assure a well-managed, well-maintained building, especially by responding positively to the concerns and needs of staff, maintaining environmental health, and ensuring safety while supporting AEI’s goals and objectives. This role is expected to be a team player and involves regular movement throughout the building to deliver mail, complete printing requests, and respond to workplace operations requests. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as...
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  Iran Analyst, Critical Threats Project

  The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) produces detailed, objective analysis and forecasts of America’s core national security challenges and concrete recommendations to address them. CTP also trains the next generation of policymakers and intelligence analysts. Its granular, open-source publications assist government officials, the media, and the military and intelligence communities while informing the public about the nuance and scale of threats to America’s security. AEI seeks a full-time, in-person analyst to advance CTP’s mission by conducting independent research, leading interns, and supporting foreign policy scholarship. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. This position’s primary focus will be Iran’s...
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  Assistant, Academic Programs

  Team OverviewThe Academic Programs department at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) aims to renew healthy civic engagement on college campuses—and in America’s public square—by informing, equipping, and developing thoughtful and principled student leaders who will elevate the tone and substance of policy discourse with the ideas and scholars of AEI. The team facilitates educational and professional opportunities that provide students with the skills of civil and substantive discourse, strengthen their commitment to classical liberal ideas and institutions, and motivate them with AEI scholarship and principles. Reflected in all its programs and resources are AEI’s beliefs in democracy, free enterprise, American strength and global leadership, solidarity with those at the periphery...
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  Research Assistant, Healthcare and Budget Policy

  The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is seeking a full-time, in-person research assistant to work with our healthcare and budget policy experts. These experts study a wide variety of issues pertaining to healthcare policy, the federal budget, and entitlement program reform. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. Responsibilities include supporting research by editing and contributing to scholarly papers, articles, op-eds, and books and creating and formatting charts, graphic displays, and tables. Non-research responsibilities involve coordinating events, assisting scholars with administrative tasks, and aiding in the promotion of AEI’s scholarly activities. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in healthcare and public policy and...
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  Research Assistant: Foreign and Defense Policy; Demographics and Political Economy

  The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person research assistant to work with international political economy scholar Dr. Nicholas Eberstadt. The position’s major responsibilities include conducting research on topics in demographics and political economy. Assignments will include data collection and analysis, and administrative duties will include scheduling and organizing events, among other responsibilities. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. Soon-to-be graduates are welcome to apply. This position requires outstanding qualitative and quantitative research skills, particularly strong experience with data analysis and the ability to solve problems independently. Proficiency in Python, R, or Stata is required. Skills in...
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  Mailroom and Facilities Assistant

  The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, hourly, in-person mailroom and facilities assistant to support daily mailroom operations while also assisting with facilities and workplace operations across the organization. This role is highly mobile, involving regular movement throughout the building to deliver mail, support events, assist with office setups, and respond to facilities requests.This position also supports management’s efforts in the day-to-day implementation of policies, procedures, and programs to assure a well-managed, well-maintained building, especially by responding positively to the concerns and needs of staff, maintaining environmental health, and ensuring safety while supporting AEI’s goals and objectives. The anticipated start date for this...
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  Development Assistant, Operations

  The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a hardworking, creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual to work in person with a talented team of fundraising professionals to cultivate donor relationships, share scholars’ work with supporters, and manage crucial database projects to strengthen AEI’s strategic outreach. This is a full-time, in-person position. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible. This role offers a great opportunity for anyone interested in expanding on or developing a passion for nonprofit fundraising and public policy. The ideal candidate must be able to collaborate on a team, possess strong writing skills, and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter...
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  Research and Writing Assistant to AEI President Robert Doar

  Do you passionately support free enterprise, individual liberty, human dignity, and American institutions? Are you enthusiastic about marshalling evidence to advance AEI’s mission and uphold our commitment to academic freedom? If you have proven research and writing abilities, a demonstrated interest in public policy, and a strong alignment with conservative principles and free-enterprise solutions for all Americans, apply to join AEI as the next research and writing assistant to AEI President Robert Doar. As the research and writing assistant to the president, you will handle public and strategic communications on a wide range of topics, spanning all of AEI’s research departments. In support of the president’s communications, you will write about wide-ranging policy issues relevant...
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  Marketing Operations Assistant

  The American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a public policy think tank in Washington, DC, seeks a full-time, in-person, collaborative team player to become our next marketing operations assistant. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2026.The person in this role will work closely with colleagues throughout AEI on all aspects of email marketing. Primary responsibilities include training and educating users on marketing system features and best practices; supporting the implementation, management, and analysis of email marketing campaigns across the Institute; and managing the marketing platform’s configuration.We’re searching for someone enthusiastic about email marketing and about training and mentoring colleagues on best practices in marketing. The ideal candidate...
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  Development Associate, Individual Giving

  The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a hardworking, creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual to work in person with a talented team of fundraising professionals to cultivate donor relationships, share scholars’ work with supporters, and manage crucial database projects to strengthen AEI’s strategic outreach. The person in this position supports the individual giving team through database management, strategic database projects, relationship building with prospects, and more advanced projects and operations. Key responsibilities include supporting communication and databases, reporting and tracking data, and helping formulate and implement specific development strategies. This role offers a great opportunity for anyone interested in expanding on their passion...
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  Editorial Associate or Editor

  The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person editorial associate or editor in the Editing Services department. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. The exact title will reflect the candidate’s experience and skill level. AEI’s Editing Services department works with scholars, authors, and staff to help communicate ideas with maximum clarity and impact. This position will be responsible for editing and coordinating the production of reports, books, and other research projects for all research departments. In addition, this person will edit website copy, newsletters, event materials, scholar biographies, and press releases. The new editor’s portfolio will include materials of varying lengths, styles, and subjects, ranging from...
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  Graphic Designer

  The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person graphic designer to join our communications team. This role is responsible for producing high-quality visual communications that translate complex public policy research into clear, engaging, and accessible content across print, digital, and multimedia platforms. The position focuses primarily on the design and production of AEI’s publications, including reports, books, marketing collateral, event materials, and digital assets. The position also plays a key role in developing compelling data visualizations and information graphics that enhance the communication of research and policy analysis. Working closely with the director of Design, editors, scholars, and internal stakeholders, the graphic designer will manage...
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  (Senior) Data Scientist

  The Housing Center at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is the nation’s leading market-oriented housing research center. It operates at the intersection of data-driven housing knowledge and policy solutions. The AEI Housing Center seeks a full-time, in-person (senior) data scientist to develop and manage large datasets to derive insights and inform US housing policy. The data scientist will be responsible for maintaining the nation’s foremost housing database and designing the systems and infrastructure that produce research to improve the operation of housing markets, mortgage lending practices, and housing policy. This will include seeking, creating, cleaning, and analyzing new datasets; developing automated processes for data maintenance; and building the infrastructure for...

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