Economic Opportunity Institute
About Us
EOI is more than a think tank. Our research explores real issues that affect people's daily lives, and we turn knowledge into action through effective organizing and outreach to create solutions to the problems facing today's working families.
We pursue our work through media outreach, public dialogue, and policy initiatives that address economic security concerns shared by middle-class and low-income workers. Our leadership on these issues has garnered national attention and influence.
Today, EOI is recognized as the leading progressive public policy institute working on economic security issues in the Northwest. We are supported by a wide range of funders - primarily donations from private individuals, grants from private foundations, and a small amount of union support. We do not not solicit or accept public funds.
Memberships and Affiliations
EOI
is a member of Economic
Analysis and Research Network (EARN), a network of
55 state and
regional multi-issue research, policy, and advocacy
organizations in 40 states. EARN is coordinated by the
Economic Policy Institute (EPI) and works with a broad range
of other national organizations.
Employment and Internships
Current Openings
No staff positions are available at this time.
Ongoing Internships
EOI accepts applications for graduate and undergraduate student internships on an ongoing basis. General requirements are: experience with web-based research, MS Word, and Excel; excellent writing skills; and ability to commit to a regular schedule of work.
For summer 2008, EOI is currently accepting applications for an Early Childhood Education Intern and a Policy/Communications Intern.
Intern projects may include policy research, organizing, or communications/media relations work, depending on EOI’s needs and student interests and abilities. Intern projects may also be tailored to satisfy requirements for school credit.
To apply for a student internship, please send a resume and a cover letter describing why you would like to work at EOI, your specific interests that align with our work, and your projected start and ending dates to "hannah (at) eoionline (dot) org".
Feel free to contact us for additional information.