Responsibilities also include outreach to important national constituency groups, including, but not limited to, labor, women, and minority organizations. Salary commensurate with experience. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The Economic Policy Institute is looking for two media associates. Responsibilities include outreach to media concerning EPI and policy papers, and other media-related activities.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The program is intended to provide hands-on experience in the world of economic research and policy analysis. Research assistants work closely with EPI economists on a variety of topics, ranging from labor market issues to tax and budget policy to environmental issues to international trade and finance. Responsibilities vary according to current needs and often include basic research support, reviewing literature, working with data, helping to prepare presentations, and attending meetings and press events. Qualified applicants are generally undergraduate students in economics or related fields.