The Century Foundation (TCF) is a progressive think tank on the frontlines of building a fairer and more inclusive economy, one that works for all of us and not just the wealthy few. The newest program at TCF is our Disability Economic Justice team, which is the only project at a U.S. think tank singularly focused on achieving economic justice for people with disabilities more than 32 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law.

In April 2022, in partnership with the Ford Foundation, TCF’s Disability Economic Justice team launched the Disability Economic Justice Collaborative—a first-of-its-kind initiative that brings together more than 30 leading disability advocacy organizations, Washington, D.C.-based think tanks, and top research and policy organizations to learn from each other, work in partnership, and apply disability as a lens across economic policymaking. The Collaborative is committed to breaking the persistent link between disability and poverty, and to finally achieving economic security for disabled Americans more than three decades after the ADA became law. To learn more about the collaborative, visit DEJC.org.

The Disability Economic Justice Team is seeking a fall intern, full or part time depending on the applicant, and can be based either in Washington, D.C. or remote. The intern is responsible for supporting administrative, research, and policy needs of TCF’s Disability Economic Justice Team, which include supporting the Disability Economic Justice Collaborative. The internship is appropriate for current students (undergraduate or graduate) or recently graduated students. The internship will provide opportunities to engage with and learn more about disability policy, including building relationships, developing policy ideas, and researching and drafting written pieces.