Position description
The Century Foundation (TCF), an independent progressive public policy think tank, seeks a policy associate/senior policy associate to contribute to the pre-K-12 education team’s work on educational equity and help with the Bridges Collaborative, a network of education and housing organizations committed to socioeconomic and racial integration in schools and neighborhoods.
This is a hybrid position based out of TCF’s New York City office and reporting to senior fellow Halley Potter.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Supporting TCF’s Bridges Collaborative, a network of organizations nationwide focused on advancing school integration.
- Providing administrative and logistical support for the education team and TCF events.
- Communicating with Bridges Collaborative members and other partners on a regular basis and helping to build strong relationships.
- Facilitating discussions among Bridges Collaborative members.
- Researching education policy topics identified by TCF education fellows and preparing background memos.
- Helping to plan and execute regional and national convenings for Bridges Collaborative members.
- Attending policy forums and preparing memos summarizing key insights.
- Writing blog posts and other content for TCF’s website.
- Participating in the planning and execution of TCF education projects, including publications and events.
- Assisting with communications and outreach, including identifying stakeholders and promoting TCF’s work on social media.
- Delivering presentations to diverse and interested audiences on TCF's work.
- Occasional travel for meetings and events.
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of previous related experience or coursework in public policy and/or education.
- Experience working on socioeconomic and racial school integration and housing integration is a significant plus.
- Exceptional research and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- A commitment to looking at education issues through an intersectional lens, recognizing the importance of elevating the experiences of low-income students, LGBTQ students, English learners, and students of color.
- A commitment to progressive values and interest in TCF’s education research agenda.
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