The Center for an Urban Future is accepting applications for a Senior Policy Researcher with exceptional writing skills and significant experience in reporting on or researching urban policy issues. The Senior Policy Researcher will serve as lead researcher and author on policy reports about key issues affecting New York City, with a focus on economic development and workforce development. The ideal applicant should have a proven record of authoring published policy reports or articles, be skilled at writing for a broad audience, and have a deep understanding of the New York City policymaking landscape.
The Senior Policy Researcher will conduct research, policy analysis, writing, editing and advising. Ideal applicants must also be able to competently lead meetings, initiatives, forums and other events without supervision; and must be comfortable working with high-ranking decision makers, senior government officials, current and potential funders, and Center for an Urban Future senior management.
We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual with strong writing skills; experience conducting interviews and analyzing data; experience with public data sources; and knowledge of the New York City policy landscape especially with regards to economic development, urban planning, workforce development or human capital development issues. Successful candidates should have at least two years of work experience in public policy, journalism or government; a graduate degree in public policy, urban planning, journalism, economics, government, social science or a related field; excellent communication skills; strong collaborative skills; and the ability to make independent decisions regarding planning, organizing and scheduling work.
The position is full time and salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered.
How to apply
Send resume, cover letter and at least one writing sample to: SeniorResearcher@nycfuture.org. No phone calls please. The Center is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or other factors protected by law.
The Center for an Urban Future is a NYC-based think tank dedicated to highlighting the critical opportunities and challenges facing New York and other cities, and providing fresh ideas and workable solutions to policymakers. The Center's primary focus is on growing and diversifying the local economy, expanding economic opportunity and targeting problems facing low-income and working-class neighborhoods.