[Jobs] Fwd: CAP is hiring a full time immigration policy analyst

Mon Jul 25 13:44:07 PDT 2016

In case the CAP job just posted intrigues you, read below...
Leora

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From: Ryan Edwards <edwards.ryan.d at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 1:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Jobs] CAP is hiring a full time immigration policy analyst
To: Leora Lawton <llawton at berkeley.edu>

With a colleague at Queens College, I’m currently conducting contracted
research for CAP with this group and would be happy to discuss my
impressions of CAP with anyone who’s interested.

Ryan Edwards
edwards.ryan.d at gmail.com

> On Jul 25, 2016, at 1:21 PM, Leora Lawton <llawton at berkeley.edu> wrote:
>
> The job opening below would be a fascinating opportunity to combine
> research with policy outreach.  (And Phil, PhD in History from Berkeley,
> who works at CAP, is a former Interdisciplinary Immigration Working
member!)
>
>
>
>
> *From:* Phil Wolgin
> *Sent:* Monday, July 25, 2016 2:25 PM
> *Subject:* CAP is hiring a full time immigration policy analyst
>
>
>
> Hey all,
>
> While outside of the straight academic realm, the Center for American
> Progress is hiring for a Policy Analyst to join our immigration team.
We're
> looking for a strong researcher and writing to work on issues as diverse
as
> immigration reform and executive action, the economics of immigration, and
> refugee policy. the full job posting, as well as application information,
> is below.
>
> Take care,
>
> Phil
> Policy Analyst, Immigration Policy
> <
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>
> *Reports to:* Vice President, Immigration
>
> *Department:* Immigration Policy
>
> *Staff reporting to this position:* None
>
> *Position classification:* Exempt, full-time
> Summary
>
> American Progress has an immediate opening for a Policy Analyst for the
> Immigration Policy team. The successful candidate will be a strong writer
> and researcher who is familiar with the current policy debates on
> immigration that can help shape American Progress’ work on issues such as
> the economics of immigration, enforcement and border security, refugee
> issues, and shifting demographic trends in the United States. This
position
> will assist in the conceptualization and execution of a range of
> publications using quantitative and qualitative research methods to expand
> the Immigration team’s body of written work.
>
> *Responsibilities:*
>
>   - Support and conduct original research and analysis on academic,
>   policy, and legislative issues. This will include conducting literature
>   reviews; drafting talking points, columns, papers, charts, and tables;
and
>   proofreading, fact-checking, and editing documents.
>   - Produce at least three written pieces per quarter and assist the team
>   with the production of reports, issue briefs, columns, infographics, and
>   other published work.
>   - Work with outside authors to produce cutting edge studies for American
>   Progress; manage the internal review and editing process; and guide the
>   publication and roll out strategy.
>   - Administrative duties such as assisting in the coordination and
>   planning of meetings, calls, and events.
>   - Other duties as assigned.
>
> *Requirements and qualifications:*
>
>   - *Exceptional writing skills: *Above all else, this position requires
>   an ability to write quickly and concisely and convey a range of facts
and
>   information to various audiences. The successful candidate will have
>   experience breaking down dense jargon—for example, theoretical economic
>   concepts, dense legislative language, or demographic data—for use by a
lay
>   audience and policymakers. The candidate will have the ability to
produce a
>   range of pieces—from quick 500-word columns to 10,000-word reports—on
short
>   deadlines and with minimal editing required before publication.
>
>
>   - *Experience initiating and managing multiple projects*: The successful
>   candidate will be a self-starter who has the ability to start new
projects,
>   take ownership of all aspects of the work, and see them through to
>   completion. The candidate will have experience working on multiple
projects
>   at once, with varying deadlines, and be comfortable with shifting their
>   priorities as the issue area evolves.
>
>
>   - *Attention to detail: *The successful candidate will be meticulous in
>   their work, producing products that are thoroughly sourced and without
>   factual errors.
>
>
>   - *Economics training, data experience, and/or Spanish language is a
>   plus: *Working knowledge of labor economics is also a plus. And while
>   not required, preference will be given to candidates with experience
>   working with Stata, SPSS, R, or other statistical analysis software, as
>   well as experience working with census microdata. Likewise,
>   Spanish-language skills are a plus.
>
>
>   - *Education and experience requirements:* Three to five years of
>   experience is required; master’s degree is preferred. For this
position, a
>   degree in economics, statistics, and/or another quantitatively focused
>   field is a plus but not required.
>
> This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70.
>
> American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits
package.
>
> American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and
> people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
> To apply
>
> E-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to:
> *jobs at americanprogress.org
> <jobs at americanprogress.org>*.
>
> Or you may write to: Center for American Progress, 1333 H St. NW, 10th
> Floor, Washington, D.C., 20005.
>
> In your correspondence, please reference the exact title of the job you
are
> applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted
> until the position is filled. *No phone calls, please*.
>
> Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the
> current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will
> receive responses from American Progress.
>
> Thank you for your interest in American Progress.
> Additional information
>
> American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to
maximize
> the progressive agenda: the Center for American Progress and the Center
for
> American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the
> two organizations under the name "American Progress." The Center for
> American Progress is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and
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is
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> progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into
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> grassroots organizing, political advocacy, and partnerships with other
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>
> For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to
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> Philip E. Wolgin, Ph.D.
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> Leora Lawton PhD
> Executive Director
> Berkeley Population Center
> 360 Barrows Hall
> (of) 510-643-1270
> (m) 510-928-7572
> www.popcenter.berkeley.edu
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(of) 510-643-1270
(m) 510-928-7572
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