Post-Collegiate Public Policy Fellow (paid)

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

Post-Collegiate Public Policy Fellow (paid) 

NARRATIVE:

The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) is a non-partisan public policy organization dedicated to rebuilding domestic manufacturing through legislative and grassroots advocacy. As a highly successful labor-management partnership, AAM sits at the center of a broad coalition focused on domestic manufacturing, labor, and international trade issues. We offer an exciting and dynamic work environment, providing a valuable opportunity to engage with critical policy issues impacting American jobs, economic recovery, manufacturing, and trade.

AAM has an opportunity for a full-time Post-Collegiate Public Policy Fellow. This fellowship offers hands-on experience in policy research, legislative analysis, and coalition-building efforts aimed at revitalizing the U.S. manufacturing sector.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate who has attained their bachelor’s degree with solid research, writing, and communication skills and an understanding of the Federal Government. Candidate must be in alignment with AAM’s mission and must have a commitment to non-partisan advocacy, as well as the ability to work with both labor unions and domestic manufacturers. Interest or knowledge of economics, international trade, and/or manufacturing is preferred. 

REPORTS TO: 

Designated supervisor on Policy team

LOCATION: 

This is an in-person opportunity; however, this may change in accordance with federal, state, or local safety guidelines or restrictions.  Fellow will be expected to work at least 4 full days in person at AAM’s Washington, DC office, with the remainder of the week worked remotely. To work remotely, the fellow must confirm that he/she/they has full access to a secure computer with high-speed internet access.

SESSION: 

Our summer session begins on or around Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and concludes on or around Friday, August 7, 2026. 

OTHER INFORMATION: 

This position is full-time (35 hours per week). 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to (job@aamfg.org). Specify “Policy Fellow” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is February 27, 2026.

AAM is an equal opportunity employer. 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.