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Policy Research Associate (Economic Justice), NELP

Policy Research Associate (Economic Justice)



- August 2010 - NELP is seeking a policy research associate to help
forge a research and policy agenda in support of campaigns to fight wage
theft, raise the minimum wage, create good jobs, and make economic
development more accountable. This position offers an unusual
opportunity to join a dynamic team of national leaders advocating for
immigrant and low-wage workers in partnership with coalitions of
grassroots organizers. The position is based in New York City and
requires substantial relevant experience and at least an M.A.

Policy Research Assistant (Unemployment
Insurance)


- August 2010 - NELP seeks a quantitatively oriented policy research
assistant to conduct applied and campaign research that will support
efforts to reform and strengthen the unemployment insurance safety net
program. The major responsibility of the policy research assistant will
be to compile, analyze, and present publicly available data to support
NELP's research and advocacy goals.

Web and Campaign Associate (Unemployment
Insurance)


- August 2010 - The National Employment Law Project and our campaign
website www.unemployedworkers.org seek a web-savvy social change
activist to support NELP's efforts to inform and mobilize jobless
workers and community groups about unemployment benefits and related
programs. NELP will accept applicants who can work on site in our New
York City, Oakland, California or Washington, DC offices.
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