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Our people are Third Way. Different voices, backgrounds, and perspectives aren't a nice-to-have, they're how we do our best work. We're an equal opportunity employer, and we mean it.
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At Third Way, we are committed to building a strong workplace where everyone is treated fairly, respected for their differences, and empowered to contribute. We put that commitment into practice by recruiting with intention, welcoming a range of perspectives, and fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. We seek and value employee feedback, encourage meaningful participation, and provide opportunities for all employees to learn, grow, and thrive.
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Third Way is a national think tank that champions modern center-left ideas. Our agenda is built on the bedrock belief that for political movements to succeed in our political system, they must relentlessly reimagine their policies, strategies, and coalitions. We are fighting for opportunity, so everyone has the chance to earn a good life; progress on social issues, so all have the freedom to live the lives they choose; and security, so we are protected from the global threats of the 21st century.
Take your career to the next level at Third Way. We are committed to the professional development of our staff. As a member of our team, creativity and collaboration are encouraged and expected. Our new office space was specially designed to facilitate team projects and allow for groups large and small to brainstorm, discuss an idea or proposal, or map out a strategy.
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Executive Coordinator, Development and External Affairs
Development and External Affairs $50,000 - $60,000 per year Hybrid - Washington, District of Columbia, USThird Way is looking for an Executive Coordinator to provide support for the Development and External Affairs team on scheduling, administrative needs, event support, research, and other duties as assigned. This work will directly advance Third Way’s political and policy objectives in the Administration and Congress.
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Philanthropy Manager
Climate and Energy $90,000 - $110,000 per year Hybrid - Washington, District of Columbia, USThird Way is seeking a Philanthropy Manager to partner with the Senior Director of Philanthropy and Philanthropy Associate to maintain and grow a portfolio of aligned and engaged donors for the Climate & Energy program, in support of it’s policy and communications initiatives.
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Director, Anti-Extremism
Politics $140,000 - $150,000 per year Hybrid - Washington, District of Columbia, USThe Director of Anti-Extremism will lead a project to combat the rise of far-left extreme voices and forces, and to mobilize the center left at the national level to fight extreme elements in the places where they are gaining power.
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Senior Policy Advisor, Family Policy
Economy $84,000 - $95,000 per year Hybrid - Washington, District of Columbia, USThird Way is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor, Family Policy to help shape and advance the Economic Program’s family policy agenda. This person will lead the development of policy ideas and research focused on child care, paid family and medical leave, caregiving, federal tax and benefit policies, and other issues affecting working families. As part of that work, this person will develop and advance policy ideas in collaboration with external partners and serve as a representative of Third Way’s family economic security work with government leaders, policy advocates, and other key stakeholders.
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Senior Policy Advisor, Fusion Energy
Climate and Energy $90,000 - $100,000 per year Hybrid - Washington, District of Columbia, USThird Way is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor for Fusion Energy who can educate and communicate with key stakeholders and policymakers on the importance of commercializing fusion energy. This position will play an important role in achieving the Climate and Energy Program’s (CEP) mission to develop and galvanize support for deploying every technology needed to make energy affordable, reliable, secure, and clean.
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Deputy Director, Unmoderated News
Communications $105,000 - $125,000 per year Hybrid - Washington, District of Columbia, USThe Deputy Director, Digital Communications, Unmoderated News (DDUN) will lead strategy and implementation for Unmoderated News, an online media venture that amplifies center-left perspectives to influence the national debate, including candidates, elected officials, thought leaders, influencers, and other prominent Democratic voices. The Deputy Director is deeply knowledgeable about the digital landscape and focused on finding creative ways to grow the center-left ecosystem online and defeat right-wing extremism.
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Senior Digital Media Advisor
Communications $84,000 - $95,000, annually Hybrid - Washington, District of Columbia, USThird Way is looking for a Senior Digital Media Advisor to manage Third Way’s social media strategy and platforms as a means to participate in the political conversation, interact with journalists and influencers, and to promote Third Way’s views, campaigns, and products. This role will have a big impact in national politics including the race for the White House, elevating a generation of center-left leaders, building durable majorities in Congress, and bolstering the broader moderate movement. The Senior Digital Media Advisor is ideal for someone who is highly creative, able to identify openings in national political and policy conversations and can create engaging content using basic design and video editing tools.
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Issue Fellowships
There are plenty of think tanks in Washington that define the left. And plenty that define the right. If you are an ideologically rebellious, fresh-thinking policy wonk willing to listen and learn, we'd like you to join us.
The Nancy Hale Fellowship Program offers those just completing their graduate school education and those beginning a career in public policy an opportunity to spend one year with Third Way. During their time here they will have a chance to: be in the room when we meet with top Washington policy players; co-author papers and work with our policy teams to produce new ideas, research, and insights; learn a methodology that is intellectually rigorous; and leverage our wide-ranging DC network into future career opportunities.
The Fellows Program is a full-time, 12-month program that comes with a $65,000 annual stipend, two weeks of paid vacation, and comprehensive healthcare and benefits. Fellows also receive five paid career development days to focus on job searching, networking, and interviews, ensuring they have built-in time to take the next steps in their careers.
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Available Internships
Third Way is a think tank that answers America's challenges with modern ideas aimed at the center-left. We advocate for private-sector economic growth, a smart national security strategy, a clean energy revolution, and progress on divisive social issues, all through pragmatic US politics.
The Third Way Adam Solomon Intern Program introduces highly motivated graduate students, with an interest in policy analysis and development, to the process of advancing a 21st century progressive agenda. Interns will gain hands-on experience working closely with Third Way's senior management team, which has extensive political, communications, and policy experience, forged at every level of government and advocacy: the White House, federal agencies, the House and Senate, presidential campaigns, and national non-profit advocacy organizations.
The Third Way Internship Program was named in 2009 in memory of our former Vice Chairman, Adam Solomon, who believed that progressives must re-think our ideas for a new era. He believed deeply in public service and was instrumental in creating Third Way.
Third Way offers paid internships in our Washington, DC office. The number of positions and area of responsibility varies by semester, but each offers an exciting opportunity to work on projects that will make an important and lasting contribution. Third Way internships are especially well suited for students with an interest in the intersection of politics and public policy. Previous Third Way interns have secured full-time positions in the federal government, nonprofit advocacy sector, and private industry after graduation. Please see below for more details about the positions available and how to apply.
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Third Way offers comprehensive and robust health care coverage to all eligible employees with minimal out-of-pocket expense to the employee.
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Third Way provides all eligible employees with an employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account to offset any eligible out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision expenses.
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Third Way offers three tax-deferred FSA accounts (funded by employees)—Health, Commuter (transit/parking, including UberPool), and Dependent Care.
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Third Way provides employer-paid life insurance at 2X the employee’s annual salary; LTD and AD&D at 66-3/4 of the employee’s salary.
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Third Way offers a confidential Employee Assistant Program (EAP) to all full-time employees to assist with work and personal challenges.
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Third Way provides employees and their dependent(s) with 24/7 emergency support anytime employees travel more than 100 miles away from home.
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Third Way provides 11 paid holidays per year. This includes most Federal holidays (excluding Columbus Day) and the Friday after Thanksgiving.
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Third Way cares about the health and wellbeing of our staff. Employees accrue up to 12 sick days per calendar year.
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Third Way offers paid vacation to all eligible employees. Employees are eligible to accrue up to 3 weeks during their first year of employment and 4 weeks of paid vacation starting with the second year of employment.
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Family first! Third Way understands the importance of family bonding. We support our employees by providing up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child after one full year of employment.
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Third Way provides employees the opportunity to purchase pet insurance through Pets Best at preferred pricing rates. Employees may elect this benefit at any time.
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Third Way reimburses our employees $50 per month for use of their personal cell phones for business-related purposes.
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Third Way provides a one-time $250 equipment stipend to new hires to help set up a comfortable and functional work-from-home environment.
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Third Way offices are a collection of collaborative workspaces, writable whiteboards, flexible seating spaces, team rooms, wellness rooms, and quiet spaces. We believe our employees are just as productive at their adjustable desk, as they would be sitting in a circle brainstorming.
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Health and wellness are important to Third Way. We empower our employees to remain physically fit by providing free gym access to all Third Way employees.
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Third Way provides access to Headspace, a mental wellness app offering mindfulness resources.
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Third Way understands the importance of wholesome eating. We provide an assortment of healthy snacks and drinks for our employees.
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Third Way acknowledges our employees’ commitment to our mission on their employment anniversary with a personalized gift each year of service.
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Third Way celebrates all employees’ birthdays with an extra gift in their paychecks.
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Third Way recognizes the hard work of our staff and looks for ways to celebrate everyone’s effort. Each year, Third Way hosts a holiday party to celebrate the season and our employees.
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In addition to what we've listed here, we offer our employees access to our Corporate Uber for Business, our in-house library of resource materials, opportunities to attend and participate in industry conferences, and more.
Non-Discrimination and Inclusivity
We understand the value of bringing different voices together to work toward a common goal. Third Way is committed to non-discrimination and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, age, marital status, parental status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications and program needs.