The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person research assistant to work with scholars in its Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies department who specialize in legal studies, politics, and elections. The anticipated start date for this position is summer 2026.
Responsibilities include assisting with research, writing, and editing for op-eds, law review articles, reports, podcasts, and book projects related to American constitutionalism, law, politics, elections, and history. The person in this position is also responsible for supporting the production of the bimonthly podcast Stubborn Things, along with planning and executing conferences and events. Duties include short- and long-term projects and administrative support.
Desired skills for this position include excellent organizational, research, and writing abilities; a keen eye for detail; and a demonstrated interest in American law, politics, elections, and history. A background in independent research is useful. Knowledge of current events is essential. A bachelor’s degree in political science, sociology, history, or a related field is required.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter demonstrating their interest in AEI’s mission, academic transcript, and 500-word writing sample on a topic related to American law, politics, elections, or history with their online application.
Responsibilities Research and EditingProvide research and editing support for scholars’ long-term book projects and short-form writing (e.g., op-eds, articles, and reports).Use online resources, scholarly databases, and libraries to conduct primary- and secondary-source research. This includes gathering and critically evaluating sources and writing memos analyzing specific works of scholarly literature.Provide substantive edits, copy edits, and bibliographic support for scholars’ writing.Coordinate small and major, long-term research projects.Assist with preparation for bimonthly recordings of the Stubborn Things podcast.Perform other duties as assigned.Administrative SupportProvide communication and administrative support related to scholars’ work for various AEI departments and teams, including the Academic Programs, Development, and Government Relations departments and the media team.Manage logistical and administrative tasks related to scholars’ activities, including scheduling, processing expense reimbursements, posting content on AEI’s website, tracking scholars’ output, and planning and staffing public events and conferences, private meetings, and roundtables.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions at AEI
The employee is regularly expected to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. This job requires close-up vision for computer work.The employee must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
The employee must be able to work in a confined area.
Moderate noise (e.g., from computers, phones, printers, and light traffic) is expected.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities associated with this position. Qualifications A bachelor’s degree at the start date (required)0–2 years of previous applicable full-time work experiencePrevious internship experience (strongly preferred)Previous experience in research, writing, editing, and quantitative analysisExperience with podcast production (a plus)Strong oral and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple overlapping project timelinesA demonstrated interest in American constitutionalism, law, politics, elections, and historyFamiliarity with current eventsProficiency in performing administrative and logistical coordination tasksAttention to detail, the capacity to work independently, and a high level of initiativeProficiency in Microsoft Office
Benefits
AEI offers generous benefits, including 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and 3 personal/floating holidays); 12 days of paid sick leave; paid family leave; medical and dental coverage, in addition to a health savings account; medical and dependent care FSA; a tuition assistance program of up to $5,200; life and disability insurance at no cost to employees; and a 403b retirement plan with a contribution from AEI, among other benefits. For more information, you can see a full summary of our benefits at https://www.aei.org/jobs/benefits/.
Compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: scope and responsibilities of the position; a candidate's full-time, applicable work experience; key skills and qualifications; as well as internal and external market considerations. The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $50,000 - $54,000. Salary is just one component of AEI’s total compensation package for employees.
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