Employment

The Jamestown Foundation is seeking writers for its China Brief, Militant Leadership Monitor, and Terrorism Monitor publications. Interested writers are invited to submit proposals for articles suited to these publications. In addition to a description of a proposed article, authors are encouraged to submit a short piece of published work in English and a CV/Resume describing prior experience in the field.

Our analysts have experience in their field and must be proficient in the use of relevant indigenous sources.

Writing guidelines for specific publications can be found below. Prospective authors are highly encouraged to review them before submitting an article.

Address all applications or questions to pubs@jamestown.org.

Publication-specific guidelines can be found below:

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title: Director of Development and Special Events

The Jamestown Foundation is seeking a full-time Director of Development and Special Events. Reporting to the President, the position will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic development plan to substantially increase major and planned gifts from individuals as well as donations or other support from corporations, foundations, and other grant-giving organizations. In addition, the position will assist in planning and running The Jamestown Foundation’s conferences and special events.

The position will be instrumental in developing a fundraising program to ensure The Jamestown Foundation’s long-term growth and financial stability. This will include developing donor relations and cultivating strategic relationships. The position is based at The Jamestown Foundation’s offices in Washington, D.C. Travel will be required to meet with and engage donors across the United States.

To apply for this opening, please email pubs@jamestown.org with your resume and a cover letter, using the email subject heading “Director of Development and Special Events.”

Duties and Responsibilities:

In addition to other duties that may be assigned in the future, the position will have the following responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the President to develop, implement, and manage a proactive and effective major gifts strategy and program on an ongoing basis, including all activities relating to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual major and planned gift prospects.
  • Work with the President to design and write thoughtful cases for support and detailed donor proposals for major and planned gifts donors.
  • Work with the President and Board of Directors to identify, cultivate, and solicit corporate, foundation, and other grant-giving partners to support Jamestown’s mission.
  • Work with the President and Board of Directors on strategy for the solicitation of major donors as appropriate.
  • Work with the Jamestown staff and analysts to cultivate their role in development.
  • Maintain appropriate systems for donor tracking and activity monitoring to ensure that cultivation and solicitation strategies are successfully implemented and goals are met.
  • Provide regular reports and analysis to the President and Board of Directors to evaluate the effectiveness of Jamestown’s fundraising efforts.
  • Represent Jamestown at on-site and off-site events with donors and potential donors.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in identifying, cultivating, and raising individual, corporate, and/or foundation gifts in a non-profit organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to create and nurture long-term relationships with donors and prospects and to develop appropriate cultivation and solicitation strategies for each.
  • A goal-oriented manager of the solicitation and cultivation process with strong organizational skills.
  • A strategic thinker who has demonstrated resourcefulness in working collaboratively in a team environment with various constituencies.
  • Ability to articulate the case for support orally and in writing, and to interact with Jamestown Foundation leadership, donors, and prospects at the highest level.
  • Ability and willingness to travel as necessary.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.

Position Title: Communications Assistant, Fall 2025

The Jamestown Foundation is a think tank for decision-makers that helps Americans understand their allies and adversaries in their own words and on their own terms. We provide primary-source analysis on global developments of strategic importance to the United States and its allies.

We’re held in high regard by the people who know us. Part of our reputation comes from the editorial standard of excellence to which we hold ourselves. Jamestown publishes research and analysis that our readers can’t find anywhere else, but maintaining editorial excellence when doing so takes a village!

Jamestown’s coverage matters. Our newsletters go to thousands of individuals, informing the policy discussion around a number of topics for an audience that ranges from the policymaker to the general public. We influence what traditional media outlets cover and how they handle specific issues. Want to join a team that popularized the concept of military-civil fusion, or warned the world about the full-scale invasion of Ukraine months in advance? Then this internship is for you!

You will report to Jamestown’s president. The pay for this internship is $18.00/hour. This position does not offer healthcare benefits. An intern will be expected to be available to work at least 15 hours a week starting in August or September 2025 and running until December (with the option to extend).

About the Job

Jamestown is going through a period of significant transition as we launch a new website, pilot new analytic products, and modernize the ways in which we disseminate our products. Jamestown has a small team, which means that this role offers an outsized opportunity to help build something new. We want ideas, making it a great time to be creative at Jamestown! Among your responsibilities will be the following:

  • Maintaining Jamestown’s presence on social media platforms;
  • Developing and expanding Jamestown’s outreach strategy;
  • Monitoring media coverage;
  • Collaborate with Jamestown’s editors on how to promote or present our analysis;
  • Working with senior staff as Jamestown launches a series of new communications initiatives;
  • Assisting with the organization and execution of periodic conferences and events; and
  • Helping out on other ongoing Jamestown projects.

You and Your Experience

We’re looking for someone with familiarity with various social media platforms, specifically X and LinkedIn, as well as communications strategy more broadly. Candidates with previous experience performing a similar role for other foreign affairs-oriented organizations will be given preference. That being said, teachability and a drive for self-improvement are just as important!

The list below sets out the kind of experience we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

  • Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree candidate; preferably in communications, journalism, English, or related fields;
  • Demonstrated interest in international affairs, especially related to Jamestown’s areas of analytic coverage;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to adapt tone and style;
  • Creative self-starter with the drive to bring ideas to reality; and
  • Some experience with graphic design.

How to Apply

Please send us an email at pubs@jamestown.org with the subject line “Communications Internship” and attach the following documents:

  1. A cover letter that includes your answer to the following question:
    1. What skills can you bring to the team that make you unique?
    2. What are the top three things that you would change about the way Jamestown presents itself and/or its analysis?
  2. Your resume;
  3. One or two samples of your work in communications or graphic design.