Careers

Third Way is a national think tank and advocacy organization that champions moderate policy and political ideas. Since our founding in 2005, we have served as a critical bulwark against political extremism by advancing values-driven, reform-oriented solutions on the defining issues of our time. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, security, and democratic capitalism, and we advocate for the vital center across seven major areas: climate and energy, economy, education, health care, national security, politics, and social policy.

Third 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.

The ideal candidate would lead our day-to-day policy development and advocacy for fusion. This includes researching and drafting high-impact written and other educational materials that can explain developments in fusion technologies and businesses to lay audiences. They would also engage with policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and advocates on fusion and work with the CEP team to identify and advance the most effective ways the federal government can accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy.

As the Senior Policy Advisor, Fusion Energy, a typical day might include…

• Conceiving of and authoring high-impact memos, reports, and digital products that educate target audiences on the promise of fusion, its progress toward commercialization, the remaining challenges it needs to overcome, and likely timelines for development;
• Overseeing original-source research and quantitative analysis that explains where federal support for fusion energy may still be required, focusing on actions that may be needed to support private sector innovation, commercialization, and deployment of emerging fusion technologies;
• Spearheading outreach to policymakers;
• Serving as a Third Way liaison on fusion energy to relevant energy policy NGOs, industry, and academics;
• Analyzing proposed policy ideas, determining their ability to promote fusion commercialization and deployment goals, and ultimately developing Third Way’s policy agenda on fusion;
• Speaking to the media and at public events to disseminate Third Way’s work and perspective;
• Managing the work of Third Way’s fellows, consultants, coalitions, and councils--including working closely and directly with the Senior Visiting Fellow on Fusion--to maximize the impact of products, events, and communications from our staff and our allies;
• Overseeing the fulfillment of fusion-related grant obligations, including reporting requirements.

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Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000, annually

At Third Way, we are committed to non-discrimination and fair pay practices. The final starting salary offer will be determined based on your experience and qualifications.

Job Requirements

Competencies:

• Written communication
• Creativity
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Team management
• Political awareness
• Budgeting
• Strategic agility
• Accountability for self and others
• Respectfulness

This might be the job for you, if you have…

• Have an advanced degree in a relevant public policy or science field, which could include energy systems, innovation, physics or engineering and/or have 3-5 years of direct work experience in relevant energy policy.
• Have experience in working on or with Capitol Hill and relevant federal agencies
• Want to contribute towards Third Way’s mission.
• Take pride in and ownership of your work.
• Are curious and eager for professional development
• Think on your feet and adapt to changes effortlessly.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally.
• Are motivated and driven by your passion for opportunity, freedom, and security.
• Want to make a difference and an imprint as Third Way’s Senior Policy Advisor for Fusion Energy.

In the Third Way Culture, we are looking for:

• Self-starters: People who see and seize opportunities, take risks, learn from failure, and will bring a sustained passion for our mission.
•  Collaborators: People who work in teams—sharing ideas, brainstorming, co-authoring products, and advancing its shared priorities.
• Creators: People who fosters divergent thinking; that aren’t afraid to take on the orthodoxies of the left or the right. Team members come up with original insights, find unique ways to look at data, and challenge their preconceptions.
• Results-oriented: People who function with an organizational commitment to clear objectives, ambitious timelines, accountability for results, and a focus on impact.
• Respectful: People who embrace the diverse perspectives of everyone and foster the values of non-discrimination and inclusivity at all times.

WITHIN 1 MONTH, YOU'LL...

• Participate in Third Way’s comprehensive onboarding program. You’ll learn about all aspects of Business Operations, which includes HR, Benefits, IT, Finance, and office operations.
• Meet your Third Way Buddy, be introduced to the entire staff, and start to learn the TW’s culture.
• Learn our current processes for payroll, compliance, and labor tracking, and how you will partner with Finance and the rest of the Business Operations team on these processes.
• Participate in weekly one-on-ones with your manager to ensure you fully understand the expectations of the job.
• Attend weekly team meetings. You’ll learn about the key goals of each member of your program, their progress toward these goals, what challenges they face, and how you will contribute.

WITHIN 2 MONTHS, YOU'LL...

• Gain an understanding of each employee’s role and their contribution to the organization.
• Attend program overview sessions to learn more about each team’s contribution to TW’s mission.
• Incorporate TW’s Style Guide and Production process into your work products.
• Participate in, at least, one of our internal Professional Development trainings or a Center for Fun activity.

WITHIN 3 MONTHS, YOU'LL…

• Feel a sense of comfort and familiarity with the staff, your team, and your work.
• Continue to attend weekly departmental meetings with a stronger understanding of your team’s strategic goal.
• Bring new ideas and suggestions to your weekly one-on-ones with your manager.
• Attend and participate in external functions with other members of your team.
• Complete your 90-day self-evaluation and performance review with your manager.
• Partner with your manager to establish your long-term goals for the remainder of the year.

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In addition to competitive salaries, your health and wellness is our priority. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Health Reimbursement Account (HRA); and Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Parking, and Transit); Life Insurance; Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; Retirement plan; Accrued Paid Sick and Vacation leave; Long-term Disability, Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

Third Way offers a hybrid work environment to support our employees’ healthy work-life balance. This position is based in Washington, DC, and Third Way’s in-office days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Third Way is an equal-opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable laws.

Third Way does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Third Way is a national think tank and advocacy organization that champions moderate policy and political ideas. Since our founding in 2005, we have served as a critical bulwark against political extremism by advancing values-driven, reform-oriented solutions on the defining issues of our time. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, security, and democratic capitalism, and we advocate for the vital center across seven major areas: climate and energy, economy, education, health care, national security, politics, and social policy.

Third 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.

As a Senior Policy Advisor, Family Policy, a typical day might include…

• Developing new policy ideas and approaches to strengthen the economic security of America’s working families, particularly on child care, paid family and medical leave, caregiving, and federal tax and benefit policy;
• Conceiving of, then authoring, high-impact memos, reports, and other products that diagnose problems facing working families and advance practical solutions for policymakers;
• Conducting in-depth research and analysis of federal policies, legislative proposals, economic trends, and emerging challenges affecting families;
• Leading engagement with Congress to educate policymakers on issues central to the family economic security portfolio, advance our policy ideas, and identify opportunities for bipartisan and center-left progress on family policy;
• Building and managing relationships with key external partners, including advocates, researchers, industry leaders, employers, and other organizations, to inform and advance Third Way’s family economic security agenda;
• Representing Third Way externally in briefings, convenings, coalitions, conferences, and media engagements as an expert on family policy;
• Working with other members of Third Way’s economic, communications, and outreach teams to develop strategies for effectively communicating and advancing the Economic Program’s family economic security work;
• Identifying emerging policy and political opportunities where Third Way can develop distinctive ideas, shape debates, and make tangible progress for families;

• Performing other duties as assigned.

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  Salary Range: $84,000 - $95,000, annually

  At Third Way, we are committed to non-discrimination and fair pay practices. The final starting salary offer will be determined based on your experience and qualifications.

Job Requirements

Competencies:

• Written Communication
• Public Communication
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Relationship Management
• Advocacy Agility
• Analytical & Research Skills
• Knowledge Management

This might be the job for you, if you have…

• An interest in center-left politics and commitment to Third Way’s mission;
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant field, with an advanced degree or substantial relevant professional experience preferred;
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in economic policy or other related fields;
• A sophisticated understanding of federal family policy and politics as well as a passion for helping American families achieve economic security;
• A demonstrated ability to write clearly on complex topics for an audience of non-experts;
• Proficiency and experience using an array of tools to advocate for a cause and achieve demonstrated results on the Hill, in the press, on political campaigns, and/or in the Administration.
• Strong oral advocacy skills including experience with presentations, briefings, and press engagement;
• The ability to independently lead individual projects along with a willingness to work collaboratively on a team.

In the Third Way Culture, we are looking for:

• Self-starters: People who see and seize opportunities, take risks, learn from failure, and will bring a sustained passion for our mission.
•  Collaborators: People who work in teams—sharing ideas, brainstorming, co-authoring products, and advancing its shared priorities.
• Creators: People who fosters divergent thinking; that aren’t afraid to take on the orthodoxies of the left or the right. Team members come up with original insights, find unique ways to look at data, and challenge their preconceptions.
• Results-oriented: People who function with an organizational commitment to clear objectives, ambitious timelines, accountability for results, and a focus on impact.
• Respectful: People who embrace the diverse perspectives of everyone and foster the values of non-discrimination and inclusivity at all times.

WITHIN 1 MONTH, YOU'LL...

• Participate in Third Way’s comprehensive onboarding program. You’ll learn about all aspects of Business Operations, which includes HR, Benefits, IT, Finance, and office operations.
• Meet your Third Way Buddy, be introduced to the entire staff, and start to learn the TW’s culture.
• Learn our current processes for payroll, compliance, and labor tracking, and how you will partner with Finance and the rest of the Business Operations team on these processes.
• Participate in weekly one-on-ones with your manager to ensure you fully understand the expectations of the job.
• Attend weekly team meetings. You’ll learn about the key goals of each member of your program, their progress toward these goals, what challenges they face, and how you will contribute.
• Understand the history and context of Third Way’s Economic Program and how it connects to the broader mission and goals of the organization.
• Enhance your understanding of the federal family policy landscape, including key legislative debates, stakeholders, and opportunities for Third Way to advance its family economic security agenda.

WITHIN 2 MONTHS, YOU'LL...

• Gain an understanding of each employee’s role and their contribution to the organization.
• Attend program overview sessions to learn more about each team’s contribution to TW’s mission.
• Incorporate TW’s Style Guide and Production process into your work products.
• Participate in, at least, one of our internal Professional Development trainings or a Center for Fun activity.
• Begin to cultivate and deepen external relationships with family policy coalition partners, policymakers, and other key stakeholders.
• Learn more about, and help with, work planning for the calendar year. You will gain a deeper insight into the Economic Team’s approach to influencing policy and advocacy and help bolster our family economic security policy agenda.

WITHIN 3 MONTHS, YOU'LL…

• Feel a sense of comfort and familiarity with the staff, your team, and your work.
• Continue to attend weekly departmental meetings with a stronger understanding of your team’s strategic goal.
• Bring new ideas and suggestions to your weekly one-on-ones with your manager.
• Attend and participate in external functions with other members of your team.
• Complete your 90-day self-evaluation and performance review with your manager.
• Partner with your manager to establish your long-term goals for the remainder of the year.
• Identify new policy and research opportunities within the family policy portfolio and begin developing ideas that can strengthen Third Way’s agenda and advocacy.

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In addition to competitive salaries, your health and wellness is our priority. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Health Reimbursement Account (HRA); and Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Parking, and Transit); Life Insurance; Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; Retirement plan; Accrued Paid Sick and Vacation leave; Long-term Disability, Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

Third Way offers a hybrid work environment to support our employees’ healthy work-life balance. This position is based in Washington, DC, and Third Way’s in-office days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Third Way is an equal-opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable laws.

Third Way does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Third Way is a national think tank and advocacy organization that champions moderate policy and political ideas. Since our founding in 2005, we have served as a critical bulwark against political extremism by advancing values-driven, reform-oriented solutions on the defining issues of our time. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, security, and democratic capitalism, and we advocate for the vital center across seven major areas: climate and energy, economy, education, health care, national security, politics, and social policy.

Third Way is seeking an Office Operations Advisor! The Office Operations Advisor is a highly-visible, customer-focused, and varied role that prioritizes the employee experience as they use and navigate Third Way’s physical and digital office spaces. The OOA ensures the effective monitoring and maintenance of our work environment, reporting to the Business Operations Manager (BOM). This role provides guest services, drives office-related procurement, and plays a core role in managing vendor relationships, all to provide a welcoming and productive environment for Third Way staff. The OOA is largely a role of day-to-day doing—sequencing and streamlining a wide variety of tasks to maintain TW’s office operations. This role offers ownership of essential processes, rich opportunities for autonomy within the systematic management of the office, and valuable peer leader experiences within recurring and discrete initiatives.  

As the Office Operations Advisor, you may expect to…

Physical Office Management

• Maintain expert awareness of the function and flow of our physical office, with focus on organizational needs;
• Oversee the effective management of the core aspects of the physical office, including inventory, mail/package distribution, and front desk coverage;
• Partner with the Business Operations Manager to guide the Office Experience Coordinator to ensure office function and flow;
• Act as the main point-of-contact for guests and office-related vendors, escalating non-standard situations to the BOM as needed. Submit and track work orders with service providers, own guest management, and provide updates/reports as needed to the stakeholders;
• Deliver a robust onboarding and offboarding experience, serving as an on/offboarding officer by ensuring office orientations, desk setups, and suite access for hires;
• Drive the office seating assignment process, stay aware of seating needs, proactively address conflicts, and provide proposals to BOM for implementation; 
• Support employee safety and security by acting as a member of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Team, remaining well-versed in the organization’s emergency and security protocols.
• Participate, as needed, in any office-related projects, construction, remodeling, or restructure.

Digital Office Management

• Manage the delivery, maintenance, and enhancement of the digital office experience, ensuring staff are informed and have access to critical office systems and resources.
• Manage accounts payable across facilities procurement and vendor services, processing invoices, credit card reconciliations, other transactions effectively and in a timely manner, preventing service disruption or delinquency.
• Maintain the Office Management inbox, upkeep staff reference documents (e.g. Floor Plan, Staff Directory, etc.), and ensure the Office Operations manual is accurate and comprehensive.
• Own the in-office digital signage platform, executing the communications strategy as designed, ensuring team members provide signage that is up-to-standard.
• Deliver and maintain all-staff communications, announcements, and digital signage covering office and operations topics (including holidays, office closures, suite updates, D.C. alerts, etc.).
• Manage all-staff online subscriptions, services, and periodicals ensuring all employees have timely access, are well-informed on use and expectations, and any disruptions or challenges are addressed promptly.

Strategy, Culture, and Engagement

• Drive the strategy and activities of the Center for Fun (CFF), acting as its ‘chairperson’ with focus on effective leadership, thoughtful planning, and creating memorable and engaging experiences with staff.
• Propose and deliver customer-aligned solutions through formal and informal surveying.
• On occasion, provide varying levels of event support for in-office and external events, partnering with the Events team, as asked and approved by BOM.

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Salary Range: $74,000, annually

At Third Way, we are committed to non-discrimination and fair pay practices. The final starting salary offer will be determined based on your experience and qualifications.

Job Requirements

Competencies:

• Customer Focus - Collaborates with internal and external customers to provide quality service. Attentive and responsive to needs of both internal and external customer. Treats all customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Detail Orientation - Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
• Respectfulness – Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• Teamwork – Demonstrates cooperation and commitment to a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Work Quality - Work products, services, and engagement are professional, clear, and comprehensive in keeping with Third Way and departmental standards. Exhibits a positive, can-do attitude in the performance of work.

This might be the job for you, if you…

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associates Degree preferred.
• 4 years minimum work experience in an office setting in customer service, reception, administrative support, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and Monday.com preferred.
• 2 years minimum inventory management experience
• 1 years of experience with applying project management principles to standardized workflows
• Ability to regularly lift, and move with assistance as needed, 30 lbs.

In the Third Way Culture, we are looking for:

• Self-starters: People who see and seize opportunities, take risks, learn from failure, and will bring a sustained passion for our mission.
•  Collaborators: People who work in teams—sharing ideas, brainstorming, co-authoring products, and advancing its shared priorities.
• Creators: People who foster divergent thinking; that aren’t afraid to take on the orthodoxies of the left or the right. Team members come up with original insights, find unique ways to look at data, and challenge their preconceptions.
• Results-oriented: People who function with an organizational commitment to clear objectives, ambitious timelines, accountability for results, and a focus on impact.
• Respectful: People who embrace the diverse perspectives of everyone and foster the values of non-discrimination and inclusivity at all times.

WITHIN 1 MONTH, YOU'LL...

• Participate in Third Way’s comprehensive onboarding program. You’ll learn about all aspects of Business Operations, which includes HR, Benefits, IT, Finance, and office operations.
• Meet your Third Way Buddy, be introduced to the entire staff, and start to learn the TW’s culture.
• Learn our current processes for payroll, compliance, and labor tracking, and how you will partner with Finance and the rest of the Business Operations team on these processes.
• Participate in weekly one-on-ones with your manager to ensure you fully understand the expectations of the job.
• Attend weekly team meetings. You’ll learn about the key goals of each program, how they’re doing, what challenges they face, and how you will contribute.
• Become well versed in the ebbs and flows of our office suite and successfully complete your first full inventory.

WITHIN 2 MONTHS, YOU'LL...

• Gain an understanding of each employee’s role and their contribution to the organization.
• Attend program overview sessions to learn more about each team’s contribution to TW’s mission.
• Sit in on a riveting story about Third Way’s history with one of the original founders of Third Way. You will learn about our successes, as well as our failures. This will also afore you the opportunity to learn about future direction.
• Incorporate TW’s Style Guide and Production process into your work products.
• Participate in, at least, one of our internal Professional Development training, Center for Fun, or Health and Wellness activity.
• Introduce new hires to the space, ensuring a smooth start to their first day and starting to build their awareness of our office place offerings and expectations.

WITHIN 3 MONTHS, YOU'LL…

• Feel a sense of comfort and familiarity with the staff, your team, and your work.
• Continue to attend weekly departmental meetings with a stronger understanding of your team’s strategic goal.
• Bring new ideas and suggestions to your weekly one-on-ones with your manager.
• Attend and participate in external functions with other members of your team.
• Complete your 90-day self-evaluation and performance review with your manager.
• Manage your first event as the chairperson of the Center for Fun (CFF).
• Become the main point of contact for our vendors and service providers.

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In addition to competitive salaries, your health and wellness is our priority. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Health Reimbursement Account (HRA); and Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Parking, and Transit); Life Insurance; Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; Retirement plan; Accrued Paid Sick and Vacation leave; Long-term Disability, Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

Third Way offers a hybrid work environment to support our employees’ healthy work-life balance. This position is based in Washington, DC, and Third Way’s in-office days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Third Way is an equal-opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable laws.

Third Way does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Third Way is a national think tank and advocacy organization that champions moderate policy and political ideas. Since our founding in 2005, we have served as a critical bulwark against political extremism by advancing values-driven, reform-oriented solutions on the defining issues of our time. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, security, and democratic capitalism, and we advocate for the vital center across seven major areas: climate and energy, economy, education, health care, national security, politics, and social policy.

The 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.

New extreme forces on the far left are on the rise, and they represent a sharp break from a traditional left wing in American politics. Their ideas are not just unwise or unworkable, and their rhetoric is not simply heated. Instead, we are now confronted with a faction that is radical, illiberal, and, in many cases, overtly discriminatory. The rise of these voices in American politics pose distinct dangers for the center left. Where they take power, they govern badly, leaving the working- and middle-class voters for whom they claim to speak worse off and more disillusioned. And they champion politically toxic ideas and offensive rhetoric that can and will be used by the MAGA right to define all of their opponents, including those on the center left.

Most voters still reject the idea and label of socialism. These extreme candidates still lose far more races than they win, and their agenda is broadly unpopular outside of blue bubbles. But the center left must take much more significant action to combat these far-left extreme forces. This position will spearhead that effort.

As the Director of Anti-Extremism, a typical day might include…

• Assembling and updating a database of the DSA’s most extreme ideas and statements and a repository of voting records, affiliations, and issue positions to make available to allies and partners;
• Leading public opinion research to identify and test the contrasts that move base voters away from these extreme candidates;
• Overseeing the development of memos, talking points, rapid response materials, and other products that make the case against these extreme forces in American politics;
• Promoting and marketing our research and materials to ensure they reach decisionmakers quickly, repeatedly, and at scale through a coordinated distribution infrastructure;
• Recruiting and arming a group of young, diverse spokespeople to fight the DSA from a center-left perspective and assembling a broad coalition of organizational partners to make the case against extremism;
• Running an earned media program to create a drumbeat of our message in op-eds, television appearances, podcasts, and traditional and digital media engagement. 

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Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000, annually

At Third Way, we are committed to non-discrimination and fair pay practices. The final starting salary offer will be determined based on your experience and qualifications.

Job Requirements

Competencies:

• Strong project management and execution skills across complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Relationship management and ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate goals into actionable plans
• Collaboration and ability to operate horizontally across teams
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Communication skills, including working with senior leaders and external influencers

This might be the job for you, if you have…

• 5-8+ years of experience in political organizations, campaigns, leadership development, or coalition-building;
• An understanding of the moderate Democratic political ecosystem and its key stakeholders;
• Experience developing and running communications and advocacy campaigns;
• An ability to manage both internal coordination and external coalitions effectively;
• Strong organizational and operational skills, with the ability to execute at a high level.

In the Third Way Culture, we are looking for:

• Self-starters: People who see and seize opportunities, take risks, learn from failure, and will bring a sustained passion for our mission.
•  Collaborators: People who work in teams—sharing ideas, brainstorming, co-authoring products, and advancing its shared priorities.
• Creators: People who fosters divergent thinking; that aren’t afraid to take on the orthodoxies of the left or the right. Team members come up with original insights, find unique ways to look at data, and challenge their preconceptions.
• Results-oriented: People who function with an organizational commitment to clear objectives, ambitious timelines, accountability for results, and a focus on impact.
• Respectful: People who embrace the diverse perspectives of everyone and foster the values of non-discrimination and inclusivity at all times.

WITHIN 1 MONTH, YOU'LL...

• Participate in Third Way’s comprehensive onboarding program. You’ll learn about all aspects of Business Operations, which includes HR, Benefits, IT, Finance, and office operations.
• Meet your Third Way Buddy, be introduced to the entire staff, and start to learn the TW’s culture.
• Learn our current processes for payroll, compliance, and labor tracking, and how you will partner with Finance and the rest of the Business Operations team on these processes.
• Participate in weekly one-on-ones with your manager to ensure you fully understand the expectations of the job.
• Attend weekly team meetings. You’ll learn about the key goals of each member of your program, their progress toward these goals, what challenges they face, and how you will contribute.
• Work with our communications and politics teams to set up tracking processes for extremist statements and actions Identify an initial list of partners and allies for outreach.
• Familiarize yourself with existing background research on extreme elements, actors, and activities influencing the far left.

WITHIN 2 MONTHS, YOU'LL...

• Gain an understanding of each employee’s role and their contribution to the organization.
• Attend program overview sessions to learn more about each team’s contribution to TW’s mission.
• Incorporate TW’s Style Guide and Production process into your work products.
• Participate in, at least, one of our internal Professional Development trainings or a Center for Fun activity.
• Develop a workplan for year one of our anti-extremism campaign, in partnership with our senior team.
• Meet with dozens of possible allies and spokespeople to outline our plans and gauge their interest in collaboration.

WITHIN 3 MONTHS, YOU'LL…

• Feel a sense of comfort and familiarity with the staff, your team, and your work.
• Continue to attend weekly departmental meetings with a stronger understanding of your team’s strategic goal.
• Bring new ideas and suggestions to your weekly one-on-ones with your manager.
• Attend and participate in external functions with other members of your team.
• Complete your 90-day self-evaluation and performance review with your manager.
• Partner with your manager to establish your long-term goals for the remainder of the year.
• Assemble an initial stable of spokespeople and a core circle of partners who are deeply aligned and willing to voice their concerns about extremism publicly.
• Produce a series of foundational documents laying out why we must stand up against extreme, illiberal forces no matter what side of the political spectrum they occupy.
• Lead a public opinion research project to better understand how to communicate these values to political leaders, commentators, and voters

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In addition to competitive salaries, your health and wellness is our priority. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Health Reimbursement Account (HRA); and Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Parking, and Transit); Life Insurance; Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; Retirement plan; Accrued Paid Sick and Vacation leave; Long-term Disability, Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

Third Way offers a hybrid work environment to support our employees’ healthy work-life balance. This position is based in Washington, DC, and Third Way’s in-office days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Third Way is an equal-opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable laws.

Third Way does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Third Way is a national think tank and advocacy organization that champions moderate policy and political ideas. Since our founding in 2005, we have served as a critical bulwark against political extremism by advancing values-driven, reform-oriented solutions on the defining issues of our time. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, security, and democratic capitalism, and we advocate for the vital center across seven major areas: climate and energy, economy, education, health care, national security, politics, and social policy.

The Climate and Energy Program (CEP) at Third Way works to develop and galvanize support for deploying every technology needed to make energy affordable, reliable, secure, and clean.

Leading a talented team of communication staffers, the Director of Communications for Third Way’s Climate and Energy Program will build and implement the program’s communication strategy to advance an ambitious clean energy policy agenda and narrative in the United States. This position will oversee all earned, social, and paid media efforts, lead public opinion research, and manage the production and publication of position papers and research. The Director of Communications is responsible for shaping CEP messaging and ensuring all published products are strategic, message-aligned, and effective.

This position also partners closely with the Senior Vice President for Climate and Energy, Vice President for Policy, and the Senior Director for Philanthropy on program strategy, staffing, and program management.

We are looking for a talented communicator and manager with a passion for finding new and creative ways to stand out in a crowded media ecosystem. Some familiarity with the energy sector, climate mitigation, and US politics is preferred.

As the Director of Communications (CEP), a typical day might include…

• Crafting strong messaging designed to increase the popularity of clean energy technologies with key stakeholders, especially working class, rural, and other diverse communities;
• Developing and managing a quarterly and annual communications strategy and content calendar for the design, execution, and release of high-impact products, public opinion polling, earned and social media outreach, and other public-facing content that advances CEP’s goals.
• Educating internal and external stakeholders, including national and statewide campaigns, NGO and labor union partners, policymakers, and institutional and individual philanthropy, on Third Way messaging;
• Marketing our ideas to the traditional media outlets, podcasts, and emerging media voices, including on highly sensitive issues with complex political cross pressures;
• Leading, coaching, and developing the CEP communications team, including shepherding products from start to finish, reviewing and refining drafts, and ensuring consistent messaging across our work;
• Spearheading strategic partnerships to advance our goals and managing relationships with the media and complex networks of partners on and off the Hill;
• Overseeing special projects that communicate our policy objectives in new and creative ways, including measuring and communicating our impact to key audiences, creation of interactive maps and microsites, spearheading state-level communications efforts to test messaging on the ground, and researching and writing long-form research projects on effective communication in the energy space;
• Developing and managing the CEP communications budget, including paid media, polling, consultants, vendors, and special communications initiatives.

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Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000, annually

At Third Way, we are committed to non-discrimination and fair pay practices. The final starting salary offer will be determined based on your experience and qualifications.

Job Requirements

Competencies:

• Written Communication
• Creativity
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Team management
• Political awareness
• Budgeting
• Strategic Agility
• Accountability for Self and Others
• Respectfulness

This might be the job for you, if you have…

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible communications, public affairs, media, or advocacy experience, including experience developing strategy and managing staff;
• Strong relationships with national and trade press and a passion for advocating for a technology-inclusive approach to the clean energy transition;
• Excellent written and verbal ability, with a knack for editing and synthesizing complex ideas;
• A creative approach to marketing and drawing attention to our work despite a crowded and fractured media environment;
• A demonstrated ability to understand complex political and media environments, and deploy an array of tools, including public opinion research, social media, and earned media outreach, to advance our messages and policies in the press, with advocates, on the Hill and in the Administration;
• A compassionate, attentive, and thoughtful managerial style and strong ability to work collaboratively;
• A graduate degree or an undergraduate degree in a relevant field plus exceptionally relevant work experience.

In the Third Way Culture, we are looking for:

• Self-starters: People who see and seize opportunities, take risks, learn from failure, and will bring a sustained passion for our mission.
•  Collaborators: People who work in teams—sharing ideas, brainstorming, co-authoring products, and advancing its shared priorities.
• Creators: People who fosters divergent thinking; that aren’t afraid to take on the orthodoxies of the left or the right. Team members come up with original insights, find unique ways to look at data, and challenge their preconceptions.
• Results-oriented: People who function with an organizational commitment to clear objectives, ambitious timelines, accountability for results, and a focus on impact.
• Respectful: People who embrace the diverse perspectives of everyone and foster the values of non-discrimination and inclusivity at all times.

WITHIN 1 MONTH, YOU'LL...

• Participate in Third Way’s comprehensive onboarding program. You’ll learn about all aspects of Business Operations, which includes HR, Benefits, IT, Finance, and office operations.
• Meet your Third Way Buddy, be introduced to the entire staff, and start to learn the TW’s culture.
• Learn our current processes for payroll, compliance, and labor tracking, and how you will partner with Finance and the rest of the Business Operations team on these processes.
• Participate in weekly one-on-ones with your manager to ensure you fully understand the expectations of the job.
• Attend weekly team meetings. You’ll learn about the key goals of each member of your program, their progress toward these goals, what challenges they face, and how you will contribute.
• Develop an understanding of Third Way's unique approach to the energy sector and the politics of the climate and energy movement.

WITHIN 2 MONTHS, YOU'LL...

• Gain an understanding of each employee’s role and their contribution to the organization.
• Attend program overview sessions to learn more about each team’s contribution to TW’s mission.
• Incorporate TW’s Style Guide and Production process into your work products.
• Participate in, at least, one of our internal Professional Development trainings or a Center for Fun activity.
• Begin to oversee and execute rollout strategies for Climate and Energy Program research and analysis.

WITHIN 3 MONTHS, YOU'LL…

• Feel a sense of comfort and familiarity with the staff, your team, and your work.
• Continue to attend weekly departmental meetings with a stronger understanding of your team’s strategic goal.
• Bring new ideas and suggestions to your weekly one-on-ones with your manager.
• Attend and participate in external functions with other members of your team.
• Complete your 90-day self-evaluation and performance review with your manager.
• Partner with your manager to establish your long-term goals for the remainder of the year.
• Spearhead creative communications projects, including creating talking points on news-of-the-day for policymakers, developing data visualization methods to compliment policy memos, and devising new ways to elevate our POV on social media.

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In addition to competitive salaries, your health and wellness is our priority. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Health Reimbursement Account (HRA); and Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Parking, and Transit); Life Insurance; Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; Retirement plan; Accrued Paid Sick and Vacation leave; Long-term Disability, Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

Third Way offers a hybrid work environment to support our employees’ healthy work-life balance. This position is based in Washington, DC, and Third Way’s in-office days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Third Way is an equal-opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable laws.

Third Way does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Third Way is a national think tank and advocacy organization that champions moderate policy and political ideas. Since our founding in 2005, we have served as a critical bulwark against political extremism by advancing values-driven, reform-oriented solutions on the defining issues of our time. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, security, and democratic capitalism, and we advocate for the vital center across seven major areas: climate and energy, economy, education, health care, national security, politics, and social policy.

Third 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.

As the Philanthropy Manager, a typical day might include…

• Proposal and Report Development
  • Drafting compelling proposals, grant applications, and pitch materials that clearly articulate the organization’s mission and impact.
  • Drafting and/or reviewing high-quality donor reports and updates to communicate outcomes and impact of funded projects
• Donor Communications and Materials
  • Creating and overseeing the production of donor-facing materials, including impact reports.
  • Ensuring consistency of messaging and branding across all donor communications
• Donor Portfolio Management
  • Maintaining and growing a dynamic major gifts portfolio of individual and institutional donors.
  • Developing and executing tailored stewardship plans to deepen relationships and maximize potential.
  • Tracking donor interactions, pledges, renewals, and ensure timely follow-up and recognition.
• Prospect Identification and Cultivation
  • Proactively identifying new funding prospects through research, network cultivation, and partnership opportunities.
  • Developing and implementing cultivation strategies to convert prospects into active donors.
  • Collaborating with program and senior leadership to align funding opportunities with donor interests.
• Donor Engagement and Events
  • Planning and executing donor cultivation and stewardship events.
  • Coordinating logistics, develop invitations and materials, and ensure follow-up communications with attendees;
  • Representing the organization at relevant conferences and donor networking opportunities.

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Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000, annually

At Third Way, we are committed to non-discrimination and fair pay practices. The final starting salary offer will be determined based on your experience and qualifications.

Job Requirements

Competencies:

• Written Communication
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical & Research Skills
• Knowledge Management
• Accountability for Self
• Respectfulness

This might be the job for you, if you have…

• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, grants management, donor engagement, or related fields;
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly on complex topics for an audience of non-experts;
• Interest in working in a successful major gift fundraising program;
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant field plus exceptionally relevant work experience.
• An understanding of federal climate and clean energy policy, and a desire to help address climate change;

In the Third Way Culture, we are looking for:

• Self-starters: People who see and seize opportunities, take risks, learn from failure, and will bring a sustained passion for our mission.
• Collaborators: People who work in teams—sharing ideas, brainstorming, co-authoring products, and advancing its shared priorities.
• Creators: People who foster divergent thinking; that aren’t afraid to take on the orthodoxies of the left or the right. Team members come up with original insights, find unique ways to look at data, and challenge their preconceptions.
• Results-oriented: People who function with an organizational commitment to clear objectives, ambitious timelines, accountability for results, and a focus on impact.
• Respectful: People who embrace the diverse perspectives of everyone and foster the values of non-discrimination and inclusivity at all times.

WITHIN 1 MONTH, YOU'LL...

• Participate in Third Way’s comprehensive onboarding program. You’ll learn about all aspects of Business Operations, which includes HR, Benefits, IT, Finance, and office operations.
• Meet your Third Way Buddy, be introduced to the entire staff, and start to learn the TW’s culture.
• Learn our current processes for payroll, compliance, and labor tracking, and how you will partner with Finance and the rest of the Business Operations team on these processes.
• Participate in weekly one-on-ones with your manager to ensure you fully understand the expectations of the job.
• Attend weekly team meetings. You’ll learn about the key goals of each program, how they’re doing, what challenges they face, and how you will contribute.
• Have familiarity with Climate & Energy program, its five Initiatives as well as its communications and executive teams.
• Have familiarity with Climate & Energy institutional and individual donors.
• Training for technology: Salesforce and Monday.com

WITHIN 2 MONTHS, YOU'LL...

• Gain an understanding of each employee’s role and their contribution to the organization.
• Attend program overview sessions to learn more about each team’s contribution to TW’s mission.
• Sit in on a riveting story about Third Way’s history with one of the original founders of Third Way. You will learn about our successes, as well as our failures. This will also afore you the opportunity to learn about future direction.
• Have familiarity with all active donor prospects.
• Begin attending Initiative meetings.
• Understand the process and participate in developing a donor report/proposal
• Gain understanding each current donor’s history with the program; review all past proposals and reports, etc.

WITHIN 3 MONTHS, YOU'LL…

• Feel a sense of comfort and familiarity with the staff, your team, and your work.
• Continue to attend weekly departmental meetings with a stronger understanding of your team’s strategic goal.
• Bring new ideas and suggestions to your weekly one-on-ones with your manager.
• Attend and participate in external functions with other members of your team.
• Complete your 90-day self-evaluation and performance review with your manager.
• Partner with your manager to establish your long-term goals for the remainder of the year.
• Participate in current donor/prospect meetings with Senior Director and VP as needed.
• Lead grant report, proposal or other donor-facing materials drafting.
• Take ownership of the Climate & Energy Program philanthropy calendar.

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In addition to competitive salaries, your health and wellness is our priority. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Health Reimbursement Account (HRA); and Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Parking, and Transit); Life Insurance; Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; Retirement plan; Accrued Paid Sick and Vacation leave; Long-term Disability, Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

Third Way offers a hybrid work environment to support our employees’ healthy work-life balance. This position is based in Washington, DC, and Third Way’s in-office days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Third Way is an equal-opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable laws.

Third Way does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.