Long Term Care (LTC) Fellow

About the role

The Economic Security Project is seeking a part‑time Long Term Care Fellow to develop original policy research and integrate long‑term care into its broader affordability agenda. This two‑year, remote fellowship involves 20 hours per week of research, writing, and coalition work.

Key responsibilities

• Map the long‑term care policy landscape and author a flagship policy paper with actionable recommendations.
• Support ESP’s health‑care platform by drafting memos, briefs, and talking points that embed LTC into broader reform arguments.
• Represent ESP in coalition spaces, build new partnerships, and contribute to a major convening of LTC experts in year two.
• Produce a second, campaign‑facing research product or policy brief in the second year.

Required profile

• Graduate degree or equivalent experience in economics, law, sociology, public policy, or a related field.
• 3–10 years of experience in policy research, analysis, or advocacy, preferably in health care, aging, or economic security.
• Strong analytical and writing abilities, with capacity to translate research into clear policy recommendations.
• Comfort engaging with coalition partners, advocacy organizations, and policymakers.
• Self‑directed, able to manage a multi‑year research project with minimal day‑to‑day oversight.

What we offer

• Compensation of $80,000 per year (contract position without benefits).
• Fully remote work arrangement.