About the role
**Location** New York
**Responsibilities** - Assist in quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis on a range of anti-poverty issue areas. - Conduct research on policy initiatives related to economic security for New Yorkers, primarily at the state and local level. - Support implementation of advocacy campaigns, including managing campaign timelines, engaging with stakeholders, and conducting outreach to external coalition partners. - Draft one-pagers, memos of support, policy briefs, sign-on letters, and other external campaign materials. - Track relevant legislative and budget priorities at the state and city level. - Provide general support for all members of the policy team. - Opportunities to participate in advocacy activities in NYC and Albany, if desired.
**Requirements** - Currently enrolled or recently completed a graduate program in social work, public policy, law, public health, economics, or related field. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Introductory understanding of policy and advocacy landscape on key economic security issues, preferably at the state and city level. - Strong interest in public policy, economic and social justice, and civil rights. - Creative and adaptive problem solver. - Strong organizational and time-management skills. - Ability to work independently and in a team environment. - Flexibility and willingness to learn. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. - Experience working in policy and/or advocacy preferred. - Experience with data analysis and visualization preferred.
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