What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director, Freedom & Prosperity Center position at Atlantic Council?
Job Location : Atlantic Council Headquarters – Washington, DC
Employment Type : Full-Time
Seniority Level : Deputy Director
Job Category : Staff
About the Freedom and Prosperity Center
The Freedom and Prosperity Center aims to increase the well-being of people everywhere and especially that of the poor and marginalized in developing countries through unbiased, data-based research on the relationship between prosperity and economic, political, and legal freedoms, in support of sound policy choices.
The Center’s goals are both theoretical and practical : It aims to produce cutting-edge research regarding the preconditions for the best socio-economic outcomes for poor and marginalized people across the developing world. It also aims to reach governments and legislatures, civil societies, NGOs, educators and other thought leaders, news outlets and other media, and individual people.
Overview of the Role
The Deputy Director, Freedom & Prosperity, will be a key part of the team and will work closely with the Senior Director of the Center in the Atlantic Council’s dynamic and entrepreneurial workplace culture. This position requires close and continuous collaboration with colleagues in other regional and functional centers across the Atlantic Council.
Based in Washington DC, the Deputy Director will help to implement the Center’s strategy and advance community outreach. This position will focus on ensuring that F&P’s work is well-structured and reaches policy stakeholders while consistently broadening our reach to a new community of global stakeholders. The ideal candidate will grow the F&P’s brand and increase awareness of the Center’s content and convenings.
This position is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters, requiring 4 days per week in the office. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers from $100,000 to $130,000. Applications submitted by January 20, 2025, will be prioritized for consideration.
Job Responsibilities
Publications and outreach (50%)
- Building the Intellectual Foundation for the F&P Center. Help with the analytical work to establish the intellectual foundation of the Center’s message. This includes infographics, short-format publications, topic-specific reports, as well as X and LinkedIn posts.
- Outreach / Communications. Represent the Atlantic Council externally with the Administration, Congress, the diplomatic community and foreign governments, donors, media, etc., as well as at public and private events, international conferences, etc.
Program Management (50%)
Qualifications
To produce quality work and to successfully achieve our mission, we recognize the need for our staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a work / life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package helps to keep costs low for our staff and their families. Benefits include, but are not limited to comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b) plan, FSA options, pet insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and wellness benefits.
The Freedom and Prosperity Center aims to increase the prosperity of the poor and marginalized in developing countries and to explore the nature of the relationship between freedom and prosperity in both developing and developed nations.
All Atlantic Council employees are required to adhere to the Atlantic Council’s vaccination policy. All Atlantic Council employees must be fully vaccinated and boosted, and they must submit proof of both vaccination and COVID-19 booster shot on their first day of employment. Prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement through human resources and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment.
Please note : The Atlantic Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and District of Columbia civil rights regulations and policies, the Atlantic Council does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family / parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics covered by applicable law. The Atlantic Council provides reasonable accommodation for all qualified applicants needing assistance, employees whose disability, sincere religious belief, or other protected characteristics are protected by law, and bases all employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business need. The Atlantic Council believes that equity and inclusion amongst our team members are critical to our success as a global organization, and seeks to recruit, develop, and advance the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Eligibility to work in the United States is confirmed with E-Verify; employment at the Atlantic Council is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
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Salary : $100,000 - $130,000
