Managing Director, The Hamilton Project (Job ID: 2026-3887)

Overview

Join one of the most influential, most quoted, and most trusted think tanks! 

 

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to equip decision-makers with nonpartisan research and policy strategies to create a more prosperous and secure country and world. 

 

To advance our mission, we are committed to the following four goals: 

• Develop economic growth strategies for a changing world 

• Expand economic and social opportunity for all 

• Revitalize U.S. democratic institutions 

• Advance peace and security worldwide 

 

At the core of our mission is the quality, independence, and impact of our research. We are dedicated to finding bold, pragmatic solutions for societal challenges through open-minded inquiry, diverse perspectives, and holding ourselves to the highest standards of scholastic rigor. 

 

Beyond the pursuit of excellence and intellectual rigor, Brookings places immense value on creating a supportive and collaborative environment where every individual can do their best work, learn, and grow. Because of this, Brookings has been at the forefront of public policy for more than a century. 

 

About the Economic Studies Program: The Economic Studies program analyzes current and emerging economic issues facing the United States and the world and, based on that research, provides innovative, practical policy recommendations. ES’s work covers a broad array of economic issues, including economic growth, economic opportunity and mobility, the labor market, regulation, health policy, the environment, tax policy, retirement policy, and fiscal and monetary policy. Economic Studies scholars influence key economic policies by conducting rigorous and relevant research and then disseminating and communicating their findings to the policy community and to the broader public.

 

Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with the option of two days of remote work each week.  

 

Responsibilities

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About the Hamilton Project: The Hamilton Project (THP) at the Brookings Institution produces research and policy proposals on how to create a growing economy that benefits more Americans. Our economic strategy reflects a judgment that long term prosperity is best achieved by making economic growth broad-based, by enhancing individual economic security, and by embracing a role for effective government in making needed public investments. THP focuses on a broad range of topics in macroeconomics and applied microeconomics with policy relevance. Current and recent projects include policy proposals on raising revenue through tax reform, the social insurance system including nutrition assistance, the labor market and responding to AI-related disruption, early childhood education, health care, and climate change. Visit www.hamiltonproject.org for more information.

 

As a member of THP’s leadership team, develop and execute an overall outreach and communications strategy with policymakers, journalists, experts, and other stakeholders. Develop and organize major policy forums, public events, and special projects to highlight THP work, as well as the organization’s annual retreat. Collaborate with Director and Associate Director to manage the staff and work of the Hamilton Project, including the organization’s finances, and maintain and strengthen relationships with THP’s Advisory Council, as well as other stakeholders. Provide strategic guidance on all areas of research and product development.

 

Outreach and Communications Strategy, including Event Planning (45%)

• Develop and implement THP’s overall communications and outreach strategy in collaboration with ES and Central Communications.

• Create and implement media strategy around paper releases and THP events, including background on new releases and coordinating press interviews with THP scholars and commissioned authors.

• Plan public policy forums and other events to showcase THP’s work.

• With support of the Assistant Director, oversee all event logistics.

• Create and implement outreach strategy for congressional offices and other policymakers on topics relevant to the work of THP.

• Oversee THP’s website; work with relevant staff to develop and implement social media strategy, leveraging tools available through the independent Hamilton Project website.

• With support of the Assistant Director, plan and organize THP’s annual retreat for its Advisory Council and guests.