# Urban Institute jobs and careers

> 5 open roles at Urban Institute as of November 12, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/urban-institute

At the Urban Institute, we believe in the power of evidence to improve lives and strengthen communities. As a nonprofit focusing on social and economic policy, our researchers and policy entrepreneurs open minds, shape decisions, and identify transformative solutions to the most pressing issues of our time. Our Mission To open minds, shape decisions, and offer solutions through economic and social policy research. Our Values Collaboration, Equity, Inclusivity, Independence, and Integrity.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 5 |
| Average listed base pay (USD/yr) | $141k |
| Highest listed base pay (USD/yr) | $250k |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Employees | 251 to 500 |
| Total funding | $1.9M |
| Industries | Advocacy, Communities |
| Website | https://urban.org |

## Newest open roles

- [Research Assistant – Quantitative (Health, Income, and Benefits Policy Division)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/4af4c304-5a6e-4915-b673-54617fb2784b), The Urban Institute ($66k)
- [Senior Director, AI Studio](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/a30567aa-ba33-4aab-8235-8d0bbd77399e), The Urban Institute ($200k to $250k)
- [Director, Accounting (Controller Department)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/55e23297-e65c-47d4-a15f-7e80c91e99d7), The Urban Institute ($162k to $207k)
- [Associate Director, Procurement and Partnerships](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c30135b0-3067-45d4-ba01-78378be65f57), The Urban Institute ($114k to $152k)
- [Director, Grants & Contracts](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/35142b1b-e1e0-4ea5-9dd4-ff72761bc3cc), The Urban Institute ($162k to $207k)

## Leadership

- Sarah Rosen Wartell, President and Trustee
- Kimberlyn Leary, Executive Vice President
- Yasmin Kazzaz, Chief Operations Officer
- Matt Rogers, Chief Of Staff And Sr. Director Of Strategy
- Paige Remington, Project Manager, Board of Trustees

## Common questions

### Is Urban Institute hiring right now?

Yes. Urban Institute has 5 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.

### How much does Urban Institute pay?

Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at Urban Institute is $141k a year, and the highest is $250k.

### Who leads Urban Institute?

Sarah Rosen Wartell, President and Trustee, is at the top of Urban Institute's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Urban Institute?

Pick a role on Urban Institute's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Urban Institute's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.