Employment

American Councils welcomes applications for current position vacancies and for potential future employment. American Councils gratefully receives many applications for its positions, providing us with a large and diverse pool of candidates. Regrettably, we are unable to communicate personally with applicants concerning the status of their applications and/or the review process. Individuals identified as suitable for a particular position vacancy will be contacted by the Human Resources Department. We retain resumes for approximately six months and will contact prospective applicants as suitable positions come available. Please note, for US-based entry-level and mid-level positions, American Councils will not pay for employment VISA and work permits.

Current Employment Opportunities

To apply for a specific position or to have your resume added to our application pool, send a resume and cover letter, stating desired location, job title, nature of work sought, and salary requirements to resumes@americancouncils.org. Please submit your application in the following format:

• Indicate the specific position (or type of position) for which you are applying (e.g.: Program Manager) in the subject heading of your e-mail message.
• Your resume and cover letter should be included in the e-mail message as a single document .doc (Word Document) attachment. Please note that your resume should be included on the first page of your attachment, followed by the cover letter and any other documents that you wish to include with your application.
• Please include in your cover letter where you saw the vacancy for which you are applying.

No Telephone Calls, Please

American Councils is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Benefits of Working for American Councils (US Staff - Washington, DC Office)

• Casual dress
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage
• Vacation - 3 weeks per year to start
• Holidays - 10 per year
• Life Insurance - 2x salary
• Pension - immediate participation with 7% American Councils contribution after 2 years. Pension loans are available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Set aside pre-tax amounts from salary to cover qualified out-of-pocket expenses for health care and dependent care expenses.
• Selected Health Club Discounts