The Institute for American
Manufacturing & Technology

Careers at the Institute

Contribute to America’s
industrial future.

Bring your curiosity, experience, and commitment to the Institute for American Manufacturing & Technology. Help advance independent research and informed discussion across manufacturing, energy, and technology.

Research & analysis · Open

Research Fellow

Lead a focused research project on the manufacturing, energy, or technology systems that shape American industrial capacity.

Compensation
Unpaid volunteer position
Location
Remote
Estimated commitment
5–8 hours per week

Responsibilities

  • Develop research questions and a clear project plan with the Institute.
  • Review primary sources, public data, and relevant policy literature.
  • Draft evidence-based briefs, reports, or articles with transparent citations and limitations.
  • Collaborate with editors and contribute to research discussions and briefings.
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Policy & evidence · Open

Policy Research Associate

Help turn complex policy developments and industrial data into clear, reliable research.

Compensation
Unpaid volunteer position
Location
Remote
Estimated commitment
5–8 hours per week

Responsibilities

  • Track legislation, regulations, and policy developments relevant to the Institute’s research.
  • Gather and organize public data, source material, and research notes.
  • Prepare literature reviews, background memos, and concise policy summaries.
  • Check facts and citations and support researchers through the editorial process.
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Communications · Open

Communications & Media Associate

Help the Institute’s research reach the people who can use it.

Compensation
Unpaid volunteer position
Location
Remote
Estimated commitment
3–5 hours per week

Responsibilities

  • Draft website updates, newsletter copy, and social media content from approved research.
  • Translate technical findings into accessible summaries while preserving their meaning.
  • Maintain media lists and prepare outreach materials for review.
  • Support publication schedules and track audience engagement.
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Institutional relationships · Open

Partnerships & Development Associate

Support relationships with organizations and individuals who share an interest in America’s industrial future.

Compensation
Unpaid volunteer position
Location
Remote
Estimated commitment
3–5 hours per week

Responsibilities

  • Research prospective institutional partners, sponsors, and grant opportunities.
  • Prepare partner briefs and draft outreach materials for leadership review.
  • Organize contact records, meeting notes, and follow-up schedules.
  • Assist with proposals and stewardship materials while respecting the Institute’s research independence.
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Events & education · Open

Events & Programs Coordinator

Help plan thoughtful conversations among researchers, industry practitioners, and policy leaders.

Compensation
Unpaid volunteer position
Location
Remote
Estimated commitment
3–5 hours per week

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate planning schedules, speaker outreach, and event materials.
  • Support registration, attendee communications, and virtual event logistics.
  • Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and speaker coordination notes.
  • Gather feedback and organize post-event summaries and follow-up.
Apply for Events & Programs Coordinator

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Application process

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