Board of Directors + Research Positions Open

The American Forge Institute (AFI) is a student-led think tank focused on reindustrialization, defense innovation, and America’s economic strength. Our structure is lean: a small student board of directors paired with industry advisors with real experience.

Spots are very limited; we are an established organization.

Why join?

📈 Publish work with national visibility (articles, reports, briefs- over 1000 readers)

🌍 Work directly with professionals in manufacturing, defense, and policy

🚀 Build initiatives that strengthen America’s future

Open student roles:

Manufacturing Director (Reshoring, robotics, critical materials, rare earths)
Civic Innovation Director (Energy, infrastructure, health, workforce)
Chief Marketing Officer (Handles industry relationships, outreach)
Research associates (2 seats- float between branches on research heavy projects)

We're looking for intelligent, thoughtful students who can produce professional-level research and reccomendations that real lawmakers and executives will read.

If that sounds like you, comment your email or DM me for details.

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