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Job Opportunities at AEI – Internships and Full-Time
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). As a premier DC think tank, AEI has an atmosphere rich with critical thinking, scholarship, and debate. It’s a perfect starting point for entry-level employees beginning a career in public policy, as well as an ideal place for professionals at all levels to contribute to and develop in areas of nonprofit management.
Entry-level opportunities include research assistant positions in all policy areas that AEI studies.
Various levels of experience, from entry to executive level, are required for positions that regularly become available in development, event planning, government relations, communications, human resources, accounting, information technology, public relations, and other business departments.
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Other Opportunities to Contribute at AEI
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