Employment

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) employs a diverse workforce in the United States at our headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, as well as internationally. Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life, and gym reimbursement; pension plan and tax savings programs; and generous vacation and sick leave. Student loan and tuition reimbursement are available for all full-time staff, and provisions are made for professional staff to continue their development as professional social scientists.

In addition, the Council offers a wide range of internship opportunities to current, recent, or returning students. Most internships are unpaid or carry small stipends.

We encourage you to apply for the specific openings that have been listed and summarized below. Be sure to follow the link to more detailed information on necessary qualifications, employment terms, and application procedures. This page is updated weekly.

Current Openings

  • Communications Associate [ Summary ]

    The SSRC seeks a Communications Associate to work closely with the Senior Projects Manager (Communications & IT) and the Systems Manager & Developer on a broad range of communications activities. The right candidate will have a mix of technical, graphic design, and editorial skills, as well as an interest in public issues and the social sciences. Someone who can quickly learn and adapt to a variety of new systems and software would be well-suited to this position.

  • Eurasia Program Officer/Director [ Summary ]

    The Social Science Research Council (SSRC), a not-for-profit organization devoted to the advancement of social science research and scholarship, invites applications for a Program Officer/Director to the Eurasia Program. The Eurasia program works to develop new directions for scholarship on this region, and to provide opportunities for international networking and collaborative research. Eurasia Program Title VIII-funded program activities are designed to support and strengthen the field of Eurasian studies. For more information about the Eurasia Program, visit our website: Eurasia Program Page.

  • Program Coordinator, StartL [ Summary ]

    The SSRC seeks a Program Coordinator/Manager to work closely with the director of the Knowledge Institutions Program on developing a brand new project called StartL. StartL is dedicated to accelerating the progress of new media and technologies for learning. StartL will be launched this fall with funding from five large foundations and within one year plans to become its own stand alone organization, partnering with different incubators, design firms and advisory funds

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply. However, please know that U.S. federal law requires all U.S.-based employees to provide proof to their employer of their eligibility to work in the U.S.