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Policy Analyst
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Education:
Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location:
New York, New York, 10007, United States
Posted by:
Mayors Against Illegal Guns
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Job Category:
Activism & Organizing, Advertising, Advocacy, Communications, Legal, Legislative Aide/Liaison, Project management, Public Policy, Public relations, Research
Sector:
Nonprofit
Last day to apply:
December 15, 2009
Last updated:
October 30, 2009
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Type:
Full time
Language(s):
English
Job posted on:
October 26, 2009
Area of Focus:
Crime, Safety, and Victims’ Issues, Law and Legal Assistance, Politics, Urban Affairs, Voting, Democracy, and Civic Engagement
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Description:
Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a nationwide coalition of more than 450 mayors working to fight illegal gun trafficking, has an opening for a Policy Analyst. The Policy Analyst’s responsibilities would include conducting research and analysis on policies related to illegal gun trafficking, updating and maintaining the coalition’s website, participating in the coalition’s strategic planning process, communicating with other mayor’s offices, and managing its day-to-day operations. The policy analyst will also play a vital role in planning and coordinating coalition events.
The position requires strong skills as a researcher, writer, and analytical thinker. The analyst should have an interest in politics, law, and legislative advocacy. Experience in organizing, media campaigns, online communications, and law/criminal justice policy is a plus.
Responsibilities:
Conduct research and analysis on issues and policies related to illegal gun trafficking.
Update and maintain the coalition’s website, including managing work on possible future redesigns and/or expansions.
Participate in the coalition’s strategic planning process.
Help manage the coalition’s operations, including day-to-day communications with coalition members and developing initiatives with individual coalition mayors and the coalition staff.
Requirements:
Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects at any given time.
Good organization and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
Ability to work effectively with a team in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, with a strong academic record.
Experience with advocacy efforts, political campaigns and/or the legislative process a plus.
Experience with websites creation/management, HTML a plus.
How to Apply:
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The job is based in New York City.
Starting salary will be commensurate with experience. Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@mayorsagainstillegalguns.org
For more information about Mayors Against Illegal Guns, please visit:
www.mayorsagainstillegalguns.org
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http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/355813-61/c
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