AnthroJobs of the Week, 05 May 2021

Institute for the Future (IFTF) is a 53-year old nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to helping organizations and communities systematically think about the future in order to make better choices today. They produce research, tools, and experiences that equip people with a foresight mindset and the capacity to envision the future and inspire strategic action. They use a variety of analytical and creative techniques to provoke imagination and invite everyone to consider new possibilities. IFTF works in a wide range of domains–work, education, food, health, technology, and others. They collaborate globally with academics, tech innovators, artists, entrepreneurs, and leaders that inspire new possibilities and collaborative action.

They’re seeking a dynamic and experienced senior research leader with a depth of content knowledge, analytical skills and expertise in one of the domains at the intersection of work, equity, and economics. A successful candidate may have relevant background in such fields as economics, labor, wealth and racial equity, sociology, urban planning, etc. but with an ability to work across multiple domains to help catalyze long-term futures thinking. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team and lead projects and initiatives that support the success of IFTF’s Equitable Futures Lab dedicated to anticipating and providing innovative solutions to the complex problems of economic inequality.

To apply: Send a cover letter and resume to iftfjobs@iftf.org. Please submit a two-page writing sample of your work.