Climate Education Research Analyst - Climate Educators Network

 Position: Climate Education Research Analyst

Location: Remote

Duration: 60 Days (45 Days for submission + 15 Days for review)

Application Deadline: 25 September 2024

Background

This project focuses on the integration of climate and environmental education in school

curricula which is needed for preparing future generations to tackle environmental challenges.

The research will examine educational, policy and curricular reforms at both national and state

levels in India focusing on some key states - West Bengal, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, and

possibly Karnataka and Jharkhand.

Objectives

● Analyze educational discourse with a focus on key drivers and barriers in implementing

climate education reforms at national and state levels.

● Identify common themes and differences in approaches between national and state

policies.

Scope of Work

The Analyst will conduct secondary research that will include:

● Reviewing national and state-level policy including white papers and official statements.

● Analyzing media coverage and public opinion reports.

● Accessing information through RTI filings, if required.

● Mapping policy gaps and assessing alignment with climate and environmental education

goals.

Responsibilities

● Conduct literature reviews and data analysis on relevant educational reforms.

● Draft concise reports and policy briefs with recommendations for key stakeholders.

● Assist in preparing a comprehensive final report consolidating research findings.

● Participate in regular progress discussions with the Lead Researcher.

Deliverables

● Initial Findings Summary: A preliminary report on progress and insights.

● Comprehensive Report: Detailed findings (best practices, gaps) and recommendations.

● Policy Briefs: Targeted recommendations for state and national stakeholders

Expected Outcomes

● Clear insights into climate and environmental education in Indian educational reforms.

● Identification of key trends, challenges, and best practices.

● Strategic recommendations for key stakeholders

1 on effective reforms and integrating

climate education into curricula.

Qualifications

● Current students or graduates in education, environmental studies, public policy, or a

related field.

● Strong research, analytical, and communication skills.

● Research experience is good to have

● Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

● Familiarity with Indian education policy and environmental issues is a plus but not

mandatory

Compensation

This position offers competitive remuneration. Specific details regarding the amount and

schedule will be discussed during the interview process.

Application

Submit your CV and a writing sample to info@thecen.in by 25 September 2024.

For more information visit their website : https://thecen.in/

Research Analyst - Democracy Forward

Democracy Forward seeks a highly collaborative early career analyst to join its team of litigators and policy professionals to help track and assess emerging K-12 education policy and legal trends at the state and local levels.  The Education Research Analyst will help drive Democracy Forward’s research and data collection of state and local attacks on educational equity (including censorship, book bans, anti-diversity curriculum measures, and legal challenges to pro-equity policies, privatization, and community responses).  The role will identify and track these trends, help maintain and develop Democracy Forward’s data systems, work across the organization to develop timely and insightful analysis, and support Democracy Forward’s collaboration with key stakeholders and partners outside the organization to turn data into action. 

The ideal candidate will have a passion for Democracy Forward’s mission and experience in policy, research, data, and analysis, and a specific interest in education law and policy.  The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience researching state and local laws and policies, tracking media, and working in or adjacent to courts and/or federal agencies
• Interest or background in education policy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with colleagues in other organizations
• A demonstrated ability to translate research and data into written and visual forms that effectively communicate to a range of audiences
• A commitment to Democracy Forward’s values of excellence, inclusion, accountability, collaboration, and impact. 

Full description and application available here.

Research Analyst - Kentucky Center for Economic Policy

Overview   

The Kentucky Center for Economic Policy (KyPolicy) seeks to hire a Research Analyst to address Worker Justice issues. The research analyst will conduct analysis of worker justice issues and collaborate with unions and community partners to build power and advance economic justice in Kentucky.  

The position will carry out research to support organizing and advocacy efforts aimed at empowering workers and improving job quality. The analyst will conduct data analysis and author reports, briefs and other products that clearly and compellingly describe issues and conditions. They will also support organizing and issue campaigns through communications, coalition building and outreach. A special initial focus will be on new opportunities created through the implementation of federal industrial policy, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS and Science Act. 

Full description available here.

Research and Policy Analyst - LAANE

LAANE is seeking someone with a commitment to social justice to join our Tourism Workers Rising campaign, a coalition effort that is advancing policy to raise standards across the tourism industry to ensure that airport and hotel workers are healthy and housed.
 
Who We Are: LAANE is an advocacy organization dedicated to racial, economic, and climate justice. Combining dynamic research, innovative public policy, and deep coalition organizing, LAANE works with labor and community partners to fight for policies that create good jobs, thriving communities, and a healthy environment. For more information about our work, visit www.laane.org.

Research Analyst - Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC)

Type: Full-Time

Experience: Entry-level

Compensation: $52,000-$55,000

Overview:

The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 1994 by Harvard Business School professor Michael Porter to drive inclusive economic prosperity in under-resourced communities through innovative research and programs to create jobs, income, and wealth for local residents. Informed by our research, ICIC has developed and supported highly effective initiatives for underserved businesses to meet entrepreneurs’ most pressing needs. At ICIC, you will work with talented, creative, and committed professionals in a collaborative culture dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Position Summary:

ICIC is seeking a high-performing full-time Research Analyst who will work closely with senior research staff to lead and support research projects on local economic development and business growth issues and manage engagements with a diverse set of clients. The Research Analyst will report directly to the Senior Vice President and Director of Research.

Full description and instructions for applying available here.

Economic Development Incentives Research Analyst - Good Jobs First

Summary

Good Jobs First, a non-profit research center in Washington, DC seeks a research analyst to collect, compile and analyze data on economic development subsidy programs, deals and costs across the United States.

We promote corporate and government accountability in economic development, tracking the use of economic development subsidies as well as corporate misconduct. Through our databases, especially Subsidy Tracker and Tax Break Tracker, we provide the public with company- and locality-specific data related to which companies are receiving economic development subsidies and how much revenue communities lose to tax abatements.

This position is ideal for someone who can work independently but is also energized by working collaboratively – our researchers regularly work on joint projects and co-author published pieces. Though this position is heavy on research, data and policy analysis and providing technical assistance, there are opportunities to lead trainings and research webinars, agitate for better accountability and disclosure, and cross-train on other aspects of our work.

The online job listing can be found here.

Field & Research Analyst - Othering & Belonging Institute, UC Berkeley

Othering & Belonging Institute, UC Berkeley

Position Title: Field Strategy & Research Analyst

Location: This position is remote-friendly, eligible for 80% remote capability. Remote staff must be able to work from the Berkeley campus at least once a week.

How to Apply: Go to https://jobs.berkeley.edu/job-listings and search for job #44539 to apply.

A tailored cover letter and resume are required. Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Application Review Date: This job will remain posted until filled with the first review occurring November 3, 2022.

Departmental Overview

The Othering and Belonging Institute (“the Institute”) at UC Berkeley brings together researchers, stakeholders, policymakers, and communicators to identify and challenge the barriers to an inclusive, just, and sustainable society and to create transformative change. The Institute is a vibrant hub of researchers, community leaders, policymakers, artists, and communicators that advances research, policy, and work related to marginalized communities. We engage in innovative narrative, communications, and cultural strategies that attempt to re- frame the public discourse around marginality and inclusion and respond to issues that require immediate and long-term action. Our work is informed by understanding how structures and systems work to create or exacerbate othering and exclusion.

The Network for Transformative Change comprises multiple projects that aim to leverage the expertise and power of a cross-sector network to bring about innovations, knowledge, and strategies towards a society based on belonging. The Network looks both inward at the ways our social justice movements operate to help shape their work and outward at the population level to develop empirically grounded knowledge that can be translated into actionable interventions. Both domains strive to shape capacity, strategy, and innovations that will ultimately impact the infrastructure that sustains progress along the lines of our vision and values.

The Blueprint for Belonging (B4B) Analyst works with the Network Program Director to develop and carry out partnership strategy and program activities in the areas of narrative research, narrative strategies and/or trainings and capacity building for narrative change. This position is central to OBI's effort to cultivate new and ongoing partnerships with community power building, civic engagement, labor, academic and other sectors. The position will also develop and oversee a research application and dissemination strategy that seeks opportunities to move key lessons from research into action and scalable strategies for bridging across social and political divides. The position is also responsible for seeking new opportunities for building out the Network. Taken together, this position will support the creation of new strategic pathways for the Network in partnership with a broad cross section of OBI partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates implementation with cross-organizational partnerships to set agendas, manage resources, and carry out program (from research and product development to strategy and implementation).
• Researches and drafts complex proposals, reports, briefings, and trainings.
• In collaboration with community based and other partners, provides strategy development for narrative change initiative.
• Conducts post-implementation analysis to determine the need for further enhancements and / or implications for field level recommendations and develops reports capturing lessons.
• Develops proposals and recommendations to guide and support a broader strategic direction for the organization or initiative.
• Researches and summarizes best practices in field.
• Develops scope of work, budgets, and reports for project requirements.
• Participates in OBI initiatives and organizational projects or staff meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Has experience in partnership development that demonstrates good judgment in creating and managing relationships and building out collaborative agendas in a field landscape that is diverse in policy issues, social change strategies, and strategic aims.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and an ability to work across social, economic or political divides.
• Grasp of contemporary social justice movement organizational and political landscape including prevailing analyses shaping strategy.
• Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses. Specifically, experience with applying research findings to policy, digital, or field strategy.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Experience conducting original research using mixed methods including polling, focus groups and interviews.
• Understands how to move ideas and research into applications for field building and fundraising.
• Full understanding of the civic engagement field and traditions in community power building sector.
• Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Experience with digital analytics for evaluating testing and digital strategies impact preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Salary & Benefits

• This is a two-year, full-time (40 hours/week), Contract position, and eligible for full UC benefits. A contract renewal is possible after two years pending available funding.
• This is an exempt, monthly paid position. The annual salary is commensurate with experience up to $93,000 and informed by our organizational equity-based salary scale.
• This position is remote-friendly, eligible for 80% remote capability. Remote staff must be able to work from the Berkeley campus at least once a week.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply: Go to https://jobs.berkeley.edu/job-listings and search for job #44539 to apply.

Research Analyst, Good Jobs First, DC

Good Jobs First, a non-profit research center in Washington, DC seeks a research analyst to work on its Violation Tracker project.

This heavily used resource, produced under the auspices of GJF’s Corporate Research Project, collects data on penalties paid by companies for regulatory violations and other types of misconduct. It contains more than 500,000 entries covering federal, state and local enforcement cases as well as class action lawsuits. Violation Tracker’s users include corporate accountability activists as well as journalists, academics, lawyers and public officials. We have also created a tracker for the United Kingdom and are planning a multi-country version.

 

The applicant should have at least two years of experience doing corporate research on a variety of companies and industries, preferably at a union, an environmental group or other non-profit organization. Applicants should have experience working with big datasets and preferably have web-scraping and data-cleaning skills.

 

We are looking for someone with a commitment to economic, social and racial justice who is passionate about documenting corporate misconduct and who does not mind sifting through large amounts of data.

 

Salary range: $60,000 to $70,000. The Good Jobs First benefit package includes a platinum-level health plan (including dental and vision) with a 100-percent employer-paid premium as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with generous employer contributions.

 

Good Jobs First is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and people of color.

 

Send a cover letter and resume to GJF Research Director Phil Mattera at pmattera@goodjobsfirst.org.

Research Analyst, Cook County Sheriff

Who: Cook County Sheriff's Office

What: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is seeking a full time Research Analyst. The Research Analyst will assist the CCSO’s Director of Research in producing specific, timely and data-driven analyses on various operations throughout the CCSO, including the detainee population of the CCDOC, staffing levels, law enforcement operations, and other CCSO initiatives and programs. Under the direction of the Director of Research, the Research Analyst will advise on policies and strategies based on strategic data analysis of the detainee population, staffing levels, recidivism and other program outcomes. The Research Analyst will study and advise on data-driven proactive policing practices and policies, based on statistical data and other research. The Research Analyst will assist in collecting and analyzing data related to Sheriff’s initiatives in the Department of Corrections, Sheriff’s Police, and Court Services using statistical programs. The Research Analyst will be responsible for performing specialized administrative work which may include a wide range of administrative duties, and must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of various aspects of CCSO operations.

Responsibilities:

Performs ongoing analyses of jail detainee population data and develops reports/research bulletins describing the characteristics of the jail’s detainee population, tracking and analyzing changes in these characteristics over time.  

Performs assignments related to the analysis of classification, inmate housing needs and population management.  

Assists with evaluations of Cook County Sheriff’s Office programs, including grant funded programs to improve or expand programs over time.

Performs specific analyses of jail detainee population data to develop strategic interventions for subsets of populations detained in the Cook County Department of Corrections; assists the Director of Research in developing data driven policies and programs designed to reduce the population of the Cook County Department of Corrections. 

Advises on the development of policies to address specific needs of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office based on research and analytical findings. 

Conducts analyses on data from the Circuit Court of Cook County, other stakeholders in the County’s criminal justice system, data from local law enforcement agencies, Cermak Health Services, and Cook County Medical Examiner to document how decisions and operations of systems external to the jail impact the population and operation of the Cook County Department of Corrections. 

Researches and analyzes data relating to law enforcement strategies. Participates in review and validation of computer-aided dispatch data.   

Sets and meets goals for themselves and the team; accountable for project deadlines and successful completion of projects. 

Performs various administrative functions, including answering telephone calls, sorting documentation and filing, assisting in verifying, organizing, entering and reviewing data.

Attends regular meetings regarding data analysis; prepares detailed reports and presentations on a regular basis, as assigned by the Director of Research.

Ensures that all sensitive and restricted information and materials are handled with complete confidentiality and discretion.

Capable of performing duties with minimal supervision and managing projects from beginning to end.

Qualifications:

Knowledge and skill in the use of databases and software applications, with the ability to create, edit and analyze data; ability to collect, analyze and evaluate evidence, statistics and other information to draw logical conclusions.

Experience cleaning and analyzing data in STATA, R, SAS, Python, or similar statistical programming language.

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to prepare graphs, charts, tables and other illustrative documents.

Excellent report writing skills.

Knowledge of statistical analysis.

Ability to use statistical research techniques.

Good attention to detail, ability to proof, verify and edit complex written reports written by others or by oneself, and to communicate/make changes and improvements as needed during the report review process.

Skill in interacting with others to investigate, gather and review confidential materials, information and data.

Ability to exercise sound judgment and to make sound decisions and carry out programs affecting one’s own work and the work of others in a changing work environment.

Skill and knowledge, as may be pertinent to the area of assignment, in connection with correct technical, legal and other language usage, punctuation and grammar, and their proper application to business forms, letters and records.

Skill and accuracy in the control, organization and maintenance of files and records according to various methods.

Good communication skills; ability to exercise diplomacy, gather information from others and make inquiries; ability to get along well with others.

Skill in the application of complex instructions, written and verbal; ability to accurately relate such instructions in full or part to other staff.

Ability to coordinate several tasks at one time and perform well under pressure; ability to fill in for and perform the duties of other support staff as needed; ability to relieve management of certain administrative functions.

Ability to understand and follow through on oral and written instructions.

Ability to maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times.

Possesses the ability to remain composed at all times for the purpose of gathering and dispatching information accurately and efficiently.

Ability to sit for extended periods of time working at a computer terminal.
 
Ability to work with diverse groups to achieve consensus.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Predictive Analytics, Economics, Statistics, or a closely related field.  

Possession of a graduate degree in Public Policy, Criminal Justice, Statistics, Predictive Analytics, or a closely related field OR two (2) years of full-time experience in statistical research and analysis. 

One (1) or more years of experience in the use of R, STATA or other statistical analysis software. 

Ability to work any shift assigned, including days, afternoons or midnights; must be capable of working holidays and weekends, as required.

Must successfully pass background investigation(s) with results showing no past criminal record of conviction for a felony or misdemeanor.

Preferred Qualifications

Possession of a graduate degree in Public Policy, Criminal Justice, Statistics, Predictive Analytics or a closely related field.

Experience working with court systems and/or pre-trial detention data.  

Experience working within a criminal justice agency.

Apply here.

Associate Research Analyst/Programmer - Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)

Who: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)

What: The position is a Research Analyst/Programmer position at the associate level with advanced skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), scripting, and computational analysis related to large urban datasets.

Qualifications: 

Required: A Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, GIS, Geoinformatics, Data Science, Statistics, or a related discipline; exposure to and experience with data collection, large urban datasets, research, and quantitative analysis, through coursework, internships and/or professional experience; a minimum of four years of professional experience.

Preferred: A Master’s degree in Planning, Geography, GIS, Data Science, Statistics, or a related discipline; a minimum of two years of professional experience.

• Adequate ability to perform mapping and analytical tasks using Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, or comparable software package.
• Adequate ability to perform data processing, analytical tasks, or and data visualization using Python, R, SQL, and/or other scripting tools.
• Ability to prepare technical information and to effectively communicate that information clearly to external and internal audiences orally, in writing, and in presentations.
• Adequate skills in principles of research, data collection and analysis. 
• Adequate ability to analyze and systematically compile technical information and to prepare technical reports.
• Adequate skills in working with large urban datasets, development of innovative GIS analytical solutions and custom tools. 
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to moderate to complex projects and work as part of a team is required.
• General understanding of environmental, social, land use, and transportation considerations in urban planning.
• Ability to work with limited supervision but also in a team setting.
• Ability to evaluate and streamline workflows.
• Ability to support the professional development of junior staff, specifically in learning how to use advanced scripting tools to produce and automate production of maps and other business intelligence.
• Proficiency in business technology, including communication and collaboration tools used in remote work environment (Teams, Zoom, etc.)
• Programming languages: Python, R, SQL
• Specific computer software: ArcGIS (Desktop and Pro)
• Additional software packages or programming languages: SAS, JavaScript/HTML/CSS

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Completes assigned tasks and projects; and manages workload and schedule to achieve desired outcomes and meet required deadlines, with limited supervision.
• Effectively communicates with supervisors.
• Establishes and maintains positive relations with coworkers, and when applicable with external partners, stakeholders, and communities.
• Attends internal department meetings and internal and external committee meetings, outreach events, and workshops as assigned.
• Participates in project teams, helping to achieve desired outcomes; eventually serving as Project Manager with oversight of project team members.
• Conducts moderate to advanced analyses and investigations and prepares reports, maps and graphics to effectively convey the findings.
• Conducts moderate to advanced processing tasks with large urban datasets, develops innovative GIS scripting and analytical solutions, and performs other complex research and data analysis work to inform internal and external decisions.
• Conducts advanced work to automate the production of data tables, maps, graphs, and other business intelligence products.
• Conducts advanced mapping and analysis tasks using Esri ArcGIS software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Apply here.