Economic Policy Research Assistant

6 days ago


New York, New York, United States EPIP Full time

**About the Opportunity**

We are seeking a highly skilled Economic Policy Research Assistant to join our team at Jain Family Institute (JFI). This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a talented group of researchers and policy experts in shaping innovative economic policies.

**Job Description**

The Economic Policy Research Assistant will be responsible for supporting the development of research projects related to guaranteed income initiatives, digital ethics, and higher education finance. Key tasks include preparing reports, fact sheets, presentations, and talking points for stakeholders, as well as conducting research on safety net and municipal policies, economic inequality, and racial injustice.

**Required Skills and Qualifications**

  • Ability to write quickly in various styles, including policy summaries, website content, journalist outreach emails, etc.
  • Capacity to meet deadlines independently and in a timely manner.
  • Excellent research skills, with a focus on safety net and municipal policies, economic inequality, and racial injustice.
  • Familiarity with Keynote, Powerpoint, Excel, Google Docs, and Google Slides.

**Benefits**

  • A stipend of $15,000, paid in semi-monthly installments of $1,250 for six months, with potential renewal based on performance.
  • Opportunities to engage with leading scholars, policy experts, and national leaders in advocacy on economic justice.

**About JFI**

Jain Family Institute is an applied research organization dedicated to bringing just and equitable research and policy from conception to implementation. Our current initiatives include applied research in higher education finance, guaranteed income, and digital ethics.

JFI is committed to equal employment opportunity and seeks applicants who bring diverse perspectives and backgrounds to our team. We welcome applications from individuals who identify as BIPOC, women, members of the LGBTQIA community, persons with disabilities, and people at the intersections of these identities.



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