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Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeks an analytical and meticulous fact-checker to join our research team and help defend our democracy. This position is a unique opportunity to be on the front lines of the fight for a more ethical, equitable and accountable government, while working alongside smart, dedicated and kind people. 

As a leading nonpartisan, nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is dedicated to defending our democratic institutions, rooting out government corruption and fighting the influence of money in politics through in-depth legal actions, reports and investigations. It’s imperative the factual claims that serve as the bases of those products are thorough, fair and accurate. We are looking for a careful researcher with a keen eye for detail and skeptical investigative instincts who will specialize in ensuring the accuracy of our work. 

Reporting to the VP of Research, this person will also be responsible for vetting new interns, hires, and other collaborators to spot any risks, conflict, or liability they might pose. 

This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining. The position is based in Washington, D.C. with hybrid work options potentially available.

Responsibilities:

• Fact-checking: conductive comprehensive review of CREW written content including investigations, graphics, reports and legal filings for accuracy, thoroughness and sourcing by analyzing text, recreating analyses and effectively working with project leads on areas of concern. 
• Background research: conduct targeted deep dives into niche research areas or potential hires and produce documents detailing findings.
• Other fact-finding: exhaustively uncover and investigate corruption and democracy issues to assist with CREW projects, including reviewing and analyzing government documents, news reports, databases and other resources.

A great candidate has:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1+ years of work experience, including internships, preferably in nonprofit. government, campaign or comparable setting.
• Commitment to accuracy and rigorous attention to detail.
• Outstanding research and analytical skills.
• Good instincts about news sources and credibility.
• Persistence and resourcefulness in tracking down information.
• Excellent written and oral and communication skills.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• A deep, demonstrated interest in searching through public documents and other sources to find obscure information.
• Must remain organized in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing situations, and prioritize numerous projects and tasks.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $52,000-$65,000 based on experience and qualifications. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to show up as their authentic selves and perform at their best. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. We are always working to improve our benefits program, currently they include: 

• Generous paid time off
• Platinum medical insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents) 
• Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
• 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent and 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
• Family planning and gender affirming care benefits that include a $10k annual employer contribution with up to $30k over the term of your employment for employees AND their partners
• Option to enroll in FSA and dependent care FSA accounts with a $2,500 employer contribution to dependent care FSAs
• Option to enroll in commuter benefits with a $50/month employer contribution 
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Fully vested 401k with 3% employer contribution starting on day one 
• Paid holiday closures between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, as well as major national holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Summer Fridays all year long 
• Free in-office lunches weekly (and snacks daily!)
• Free virtual yoga classes 

How to Apply

Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include your last name and “Fact-Checker” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. 

CREW is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeks a passionate and creative Individual Gifts Officer to join our team to help us build key relationships that help expand our organization’s reach and achieve our goals. This position is a unique opportunity to be on the front lines of the fight for a more ethical, equitable and accountable government, while working alongside smart, creative and kind people. 

As a leading nonpartisan nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is dedicated to defending our democratic institutions, rooting out government corruption and fighting the influence of money in politics through legal action, policy innovation, and communications grounded by in-depth research. CREW is looking for a results-driven team member who is committed to our mission and cares deeply about protecting our democracy. We welcome diverse skills and experiences. CREW does not accept government funding. 

Reporting to the Development Director, the Individual Gifts Officer will play a key role in executing a strategic fundraising and operational plan to secure a diversified portfolio of individual and legacy gift donors. This position will manage annual gifts and grants ranging from $1,000 – $15,000, steward donors for future planned gifts, and proactively manage outreach to qualify and ultimately solicit individual prospects for gifts. This position is ideal for a candidate who has a strong background in relationship-building, project management, and experience with donor relations and communications.

This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining. The position is based in Washington, D.C. with hybrid work options potentially available.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a frontline fundraiser along with the Director of Development and CREW Leadership, to build donor relationships through face-to-face & virtual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activity.
• Assist the Development Director in creating persuasive and compelling donor-facing materials, including planned giving marketing documents, fundraising appeals and other correspondence.
• Assist in developing collateral materials and briefing documents for donor meetings with CREW Leadership.
• Develop and implement a process for tracking, analyzing, and reporting on CREW’s donations, including maintaining and building individual donor lists.
• Coordinate on mid-level and online donor strategy with the Development and Digital teams. 
• Collaborate with the Digital team to maintain donor databases, including but not limited to: tracking donor outreach efforts,  contribution history and next steps in management.
• Research and identify opportunities for engagement with prospective donors.
• Monitor and analyze fundraising data and make recommendations for new strategies and tactics in response to changing circumstances and unexpected opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Finance team to ensure accurate receipt, recording, and acknowledgement of individual donor gifts. 
• Plan and execute in-person and virtual fundraising events, briefings, and meetings in Washington, D.C., and nationwide.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience working on a political campaign or in a nonprofit environment focused on fundraising and donor engagement.
• Proven track record soliciting and closing gifts of at least $10,000. 
• Experience moving donors through a donor continuum from low dollar to high dollar giving, with a focus on individual donors with high net worth a must.
• Experience with securing planned gifts preferred but not required. 
• Enthusiasm for, and comfort with, contacting and interacting with donors and prospects.
• Existing relationships with democracy / open government related organizations prioritized but not required. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Experience and comfort with Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) tools, including but not limited to EveryAction and Salesforce.
• The position may require occasional travel (up to 30%), including on weekends, and attendance at events outside of normal office hours.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 based on experience and qualifications. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to show up as their authentic selves and perform at their best. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. We are always working to improve our benefits program, currently they include: 

• Generous paid time off
• Platinum medical insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents) 
• Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
• 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent and 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
• Family planning and gender affirming care benefits that include a $10k annual employer contribution with up to $30k over the term of your employment for employees AND their partners
• Option to enroll in FSA and dependent care FSA accounts with a $2,500 employer contribution to dependent care FSAs
• Option to enroll in commuter benefits with a $50/month employer contribution 
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Fully vested 401k with 3% employer contribution starting on day one 
• Paid holiday closures between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, as well as major national holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Summer Fridays all year long 
• Free in-office lunches weekly (and snacks daily!)
• Free virtual yoga classes

How to apply

Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include your last name and Individual Gifts Officer in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. 

CREW is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is looking to host a post-graduate legal fellow, funded (in whole or in-part) by their law school or a third party organization. The legal fellowship position offers recent law school graduates an opportunity to participate in current hot-button issues of great public importance. Responsibilities include legal research, analyzing emerging issues, handling FOIA and FEC litigation, drafting administrative complaints, and assisting in the preparation of reports and other written products. If a fellow is interested in or is required to develop a specific project proposal as part of their funding, we welcome having those discussions. Interested applicants must be recent law school graduates or in their final year in law school and must possess strong writing and analytical skills.  This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining. The position is based in Washington, D.C. with hybrid work options potentially available.

Compensation/Benefits

The salary for this position is $75,000. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to thrive. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. Our benefits include: 

• Generous paid time off
• Platinum medical insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents) 
• Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
• 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent and 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
• Family planning and gender affirming care benefits that include a $10k annual employer contribution with up to $30k over the term of your employment for employees AND their partners
• Option to enroll in FSA and dependent care FSA accounts with a $2,500 employer contribution to dependent care FSAs
• Option to enroll in commuter benefits with a $50 employer contribution
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Fully vested 401k with 3% employer contribution starting on day one 
• Paid holiday closures between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, as well as major national holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Summer Fridays all year long 
• Free in-office lunches weekly (and snacks daily!)
• Free virtual yoga classes

How to Apply

Please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [email protected]. Please include “Legal Fellow” and your last name along with the year you’d like to be considered for in the subject line (e.g. Legal Fellow 2026 Smith). The cover letter should address why you’re interested in working at CREW, any relevant experience, and specify the law school or third-party funding source that would support your fellowship with any relevant deadlines for consideration. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. CREW is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is looking to host a post-graduate fellow to join our policy team, funded (in whole or in-part) by their law school or a third party organization. The policy counsel fellowship position offers recent law school graduates an opportunity to work with CREW on developing our long-term policy agenda to change laws, rules, and enforcement to uphold the rule of law, protect our democratic institutions, and ensure accountability for abuses of power. Responsibilities include monitoring legislative developments, analyzing and providing technical advice on legislative proposals, drafting congressional letters and statements for the record, and preparing reports and other written products. If a fellow is interested in or is required to develop a specific project proposal as part of their funding, we welcome having those discussions. Interested applicants must be recent law school graduates or in their final year in law school, work well with others, and possess strong writing and analytical skills. This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining. The position is based in Washington, D.C. with hybrid work options potentially available.

Compensation/Benefits

The salary for this position is $75,000. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to thrive. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. Our benefits include: 

• Generous paid time off
• Platinum medical insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents) 
• Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
• 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent and 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
• Family planning and gender affirming care benefits that include a $10k annual employer contribution with up to $30k over the term of your employment for employees AND their partners
• Option to enroll in FSA and dependent care FSA accounts with a $2,500 employer contribution to dependent care FSAs
• Option to enroll in commuter benefits with a $50 employer contribution
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Fully vested 401k with 3% employer contribution starting on day one 
• Paid holiday closures between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, as well as major national holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Summer Fridays all year long 
• Free in-office lunches weekly (and snacks daily!)
• Free virtual yoga classes

How to Apply

Please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [email protected]. Please include “Policy Counsel Fellow” and your last name along with the year you’d like to be considered for in the subject line (e.g. Policy Fellow 2026 Smith).The cover letter should address why you’re interested in working at CREW, any relevant experience, and specify the law school or third-party funding source that would support your fellowship with any relevant deadlines for consideration. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. CREW is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is seeking a Policy Counsel intern to support CREW’s democracy and rule of law work. The intern will conduct federal and state policy and related research, assist in writing CREW analyses and reports, and develop policy reform projects and legislative proposals related to current hot-button issues of great importance. The ideal candidate will show interest or experience in democracy and rule of law issues, including government ethics and accountability and federal court reform. The individual must demonstrate excellent research, analytical thinking, oral and written communication, and organizational skills. The individual should also be hard-working, enthusiastic, resourceful, and detail-oriented, and willing to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.  

The position is based in Washington, D.C. with hybrid work options potentially available. Therefore, the applicant must be located within a commutable distance to DC and also be able to work independently and have self-motivation to complete tasks without supervision.  This position is designed for second- and third-year law students. Interns will receive a stipend of $1950 a month for a full-time internship (approx. 35-40 hours/week) and a stipend of $1085 for a part-time internship (approx. 20 hours/week).

How to Apply

Please email a resume, a cover letter, and writing sample to [email protected]. Please include your last name and “Policy Counsel Intern” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. 

CREW is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is seeking legal interns to join the legal team. Responsibilities include legal and related research and assisting in the preparation of complaints, motions, briefs, reports, and other written products in aid of CREW’s mission to protect democratic institutions and the rule of law and to promote government transparency, accountability, and ethics. The legal intern position offers law students an opportunity to participate in litigation and other legal work involving current, hot-button issues of great public importance. The ideal candidate will show interest or experience in democracy and rule of law issues, as well as the skills and/or aptitude to contribute to litigation and other forms of legal advocacy.  

The position is based in Washington, D.C. with hybrid work options potentially available. Therefore, the applicant must be located within a commutable distance to DC and also be able to work independently and have self-motivation to complete tasks without supervision.  This position is designed for second- and third-year law students. Interns will receive a stipend of $1950 a month for a full-time internship (approx. 35-40 hours/week) and a stipend of $1085 for a part-time internship (approx. 20 hours/week).

How to Apply

Please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [email protected]. Please include the semester for which you are applying, “Legal Intern”, and your last name in the subject line (e.g. Summer Legal Intern Smith). No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. 

CREW is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is seeking a paid full-time or part-time communications intern. As a nonpartisan nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is dedicated to rooting out government corruption and fighting the influence of money in politics through legal action and bold communications grounded by in-depth research. 

The communications intern will assist in gaining coverage of CREW’s fight for an ethical and transparent government, learning how to monitor news and social media stories, create and keep press lists, draft and edit reports, press releases, and blog posts, track and interpret analytics, and develop web, email, and social media content. The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate student who is a strong writer and self-starter with a passion for ethics in government and interest in communications. The position is based in Washington, D.C. with hybrid work options available. Therefore, the applicant must also be able to work independently and have self-motivation to complete tasks without supervision. Interns will receive a stipend of $765 a month for part time and $1195 a month for full time.

How to Apply

Please email a resume, a non-academic writing sample, cover letter, and availability to [email protected]. Please place your last name and “Communications Intern” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. CREW is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is seeking an undergraduate policy intern to support CREW’s work to create an inclusive, ethical, and accountable government. The intern will conduct federal policy research, assist in the writing of CREW letters and reports, and participate in legislative tracking and outreach. The ideal candidate will show interest or experience in the legislative process, democracy reform, and government ethics. The individual must demonstrate excellent research, analytical thinking, oral and written communication, and organizational skills. The individual should also be hard-working, enthusiastic, resourceful, and detail-oriented. The position is based in Washington, D.C. with hybrid work options available. Therefore, the applicant must also be able to work independently and have self-motivation to complete tasks without supervision. Interns will receive a stipend of $765 a month for part time and $1195 a month for full time.

How to Apply

Please email a resume and a cover letter that includes how you heard about the opportunity, and availability to [email protected]. Please place your last name and “Undergraduate Policy Intern” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. CREW is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeks undergraduate students to serve as research interns on a part-time basis. Undergraduate research interns will assist with research and operations alongside CREW’s research team. Interns will learn to use various sources of public information to track special interest spending, campaign spending, and political contributions, and will also review lobbying records. 

The ideal candidate will show interest in government ethics issues, including but not limited to dark money in politics, transparency, and democracy preservation. The candidate must also demonstrate a strong attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and be hard-working and resourceful. Preference will be given to candidates able to work 20 hours per week or more. The position is based in Washington, D.C. with hybrid work options available. Therefore, the applicant must also be able to work independently and have self-motivation to complete tasks without supervision.  Students with an interest in government accountability and ethics are highly preferred. Interns will receive a stipend of $765 a month.

How to Apply

Please email a resume, a cover letter that includes how you heard about the opportunity, and availability at [email protected]. Please place your last name and “Research Intern” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. CREW is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.