The Breakthrough Institute

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Roles at the Breakthrough Institute, in Berkeley and Washington, DC.

Working at the Breakthrough Institute

The Breakthrough Institute envisions a future where all the world’s inhabitants can enjoy secure, free, prosperous, and fulfilling lives on an ecologically vibrant planet. We strive to make our work audacious, pragmatic, and politically unclassifiable. We conduct research, produce rigorous analyses, write essays, and advocate for policies that advance human progress for the betterment of the planet. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, now is your opportunity.

You can learn more about our vision here.

The Breakthrough Institute is committed to seeking innovative solutions to environmental and human development challenges in pursuit of a secure, healthier, and more prosperous future. In doing so, we do not shy away from contentious domestic and international political issues or from advocating for equity, justice, democracy, and human rights. We welcome candidates who bring varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and who are eager to learn. Our goal is to create a community that is rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity.

Check out our open positions below. All salaries are highly competitive with industry-wide standards and are commensurate with experience. If there are no open opportunities or none that match your expertise, but you know the Breakthrough Institute is the right place for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to assistant@thebreakthrough.org with your CV and a brief statement about how you could help advance our mission.

Meet the team
Emily Bass speaking on a panel at the Abundance 2024 conference
Emily Bass on a panel at Abundance 2024.
Seaver Wang speaking on a conference panel
Seaver Wang speaking on a conference panel.

Open roles

Nothing open at the moment. Roles are posted on this page when they open, and the newsletter carries them too.