Policy Fellow
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Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About The Equity Alliance:
The Equity Alliance (TEA) is a Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) nonpartisan grassroots organization led by award-winning Black women. We envision a society where Black communities are thriving and have equitable access to power resources and the freedom to choose our quality of life. Our mission is to unapologetically build independent Black political and economic power. We educate empower and mobilize Black people to take action and keep our government in check. As theTennesseans2020 People of the Year we are the leading Black-led organization in Tennessee that takes bold action to mobilize the Black electorate to be civically engaged challenge systemic inequities rooted in white supremacy and stand up against attacks on our democracy. The Equity Alliance shares staff with The Equity Alliance Fund an affiliate 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. Learn more about The Equity Alliance at:.
Position Summary:
The Equity Alliance is seeking a part-time Policy Fellow to assist our Policy Manager in her efforts to effect change in Tennessee. While this is a remote position the candidate should be based in Tennessee and expect up to 25% of regional travel to be required.
Essential Functions:
The following are indicative of the essential functions required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This
profile is not intended to be all inclusive of tasks and responsibilities required; it provides a description of the
critical responsibilities associated with this position.
- Researching and monitoring the redistricting process for the TN General Assembly and local jurisdictions in Davidson Shelby and Hamilton County.
- Researching census data and developing policy briefs
- Working with political data experts to develop redistricting maps
- Developing working relationships with local planning departments and state legislators
- Hosting community mapping sessions and training to educate and get feedback on the mapping process
- Attending redistricting hearings on the state and/or local level
- Monitoring legislation and providing updates to team members and coalition partners
- Digital/social amplification of redistricting content and messaging to educate the public
- Supporting coalition activities for the Tennessee Democracy Defenders
Contract Length:
- This will be a part-time contract position beginning ASAP and ending on March 31st 2022.
Compensation:
- Contractor will be paid $1500 each month paid at the end of the month. A $100 monthly travel stipend will be provided in addition to the monthly payroll.
Qualifications:
Education-
High school diploma or equivalent
Licenses/Certifications:
Valid Drivers License and reliable transportation
Skills and background:
Office 365 and Google Drive mastery
Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
Excellent communication skills
Experience and competencies:
- Manage all phases of a research project
- project design
- scheduling
- personnel and resource management
- data collection and
- analysis delivery and dissemination);
- managing client relationships and expectations.
- Draft non-technical briefs and reports for a public and/or public-sector audience;
- Use statistical analyses in persuasive non-academic writing;
- Synthesize academic research and quantitative analyses into coherent and policy-relevant messages.
- Posses a basic understanding of local/state/federal policymaking processes funding mechanisms and social program delivery.
- Demonstrate understanding of causal inference;
- Display strong statistical analysis skills;
- Provide basic experience translating statistical analyses for non-technical audiences.
- Interpersonal & Communication Skills- must demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange with clients and direct reports
- Attention to Detail- must demonstrate the ability to recognize the component parts of a procedure and verify its correctness and/or error
- Time Management- accurately evaluate and prioritize decisions and actions to be completed effectively and timely
- Experience working effectively and collaboratively with diverse populations
Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands:
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items works with the fingers and perceives attributes of
objects and materials
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
The employee is required to stand walk climb kneel stoop and balance
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Teacher Coaching
- Public Health
- Google Docs
- Classroom Experience
- Systems Engineering
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Grant Writing
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Equity Alliance (TEA) is a Tennessee-based 501c3 nonpartisan grassroots organization led by award-winning Black women. We envision a society where Black communities are thriving and have equitable access to power, resources, and the freedom to choose our quality of life. Our missi ... View more
