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Research Assistant

New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation
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  • Descripción

    Tipo de contrato:
    A Tiempo Completo
    Educación:
    Licenciatura
    Nivel de Experiencia:
    Nivel intermedio
    Salario:
    USD $50.000 - $60.000 / año
    Yearly Salary

    Descripción

    Description:

    Position: Research Assistant

    Department: Legal

    Terms of Employment: Regular Full-Time/Non-Exempt/Local 2320 Union Position (NYCLU staff are currently working in a Hybrid model. A number of in-person days will be required)

    Location: 125 Broad Street, NY, NY 10004

    Salary: $50,000 - $60,000

    Application Deadline: Until the position is filled.

    The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation's leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties. Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 90,000 members and supporters, and eight offices statewide. We work in the courts, in the legislatures and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy and equality before the law for all New Yorkers. For more information, please visit our website: www.nyclu.org.

    DEI VISION STATEMENT

    The NYCLU affirmatively values the humanity and contributions of those we work with, inside and outside of the organization; and will take action to build and sustain an equitable, anti-racist culture that centers the voices and experiences of marginalized and directly impacted people and communities, and an organizational environment where all people feel valued, trusted, and respected. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the population that we serve and actively recruit people of color, women, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and LGBTQ and gender non-conforming people.

    SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

    The Research Assistant will work under the direction of the Executive Counsel, unless reassigned based upon organizational needs. The Research Assistant may be required to collaborate with leaders and staff across the NYCLU to ensure that the NYCLU has an integrated approach to address injustice.

    ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    • The tasks will include undertaking research in support of reports, articles, blogs and op­ed pieces and other writings to be drafted by the Executive Counsel and/or other staff on topics relating to civil liberties and civil rights.
    • The research may take the form of examining social science data, interviewing policymakers and individuals impacted by public policies, and observing legislative hearings and judicial proceedings where public policies respecting civil liberties and civil rights may be at issue.
    • The research will be delivered in the form of research memoranda, conversations and oral presentations or drafts of portions of documents and writings to be issued by the Executive Counsel or other NYCLU staff members.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Must have a B.A. degree.
    • This is a hybrid position based in New York.
    • Must have excellent writing, research, analytical and communications skills.
    • Must have some experience that allowed for the development of interview skills.
    • Must have some experience in social science research, at the least as a function of undergraduate coursework.
    • Caseworker experience a plus, particularly if the casework involved youth and family.
    • Fluency in Spanish a plus.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please submit your resume and cover letter that includes your unique qualifications for this position, and where or how you learned of this job posting via

    https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3385669/New-York-Civil-Liberties-Union-Foundation/Research-Assistant

    If feasible, please submit these materials as a single PDF.

    The NYCLU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve.

    The NYCLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail ldecicco@nyclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process. This position may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

    Requirements:

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    Description:

    Position: Research Assistant

    Department: Legal

    Terms of Employment: Regular Full-Time/Non-Exempt/Local 2320 Union Position (NYCLU staff are currently working in a Hybrid model. A number of in-person days will be required)

    Location: 125 Broad Street, NY, NY 10004

    Salary: $50,000 - $60,000

    Application Deadline: Until the position is filled.

    The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation's leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties. Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 90,000 members and supporters, and eight offices statewide. We work in the courts, in the legislatures and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy and equality before the law for all New Yorkers. For more information, please visit our website: www.nyclu.org.

    DEI VISION STATEMENT

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    New York, NY, United States

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