Equity Policy Research Fellow (Summer)
About The Position
The Partnership’s Equity Policy Research Fellowship Program is a 12-week intensive training and coaching program for existing undergraduate and graduate students intended to foster the next generation of housing policy leaders and scholars from underrepresented groups and individuals from lower-income backgrounds. The Partnership provides fellows with training, mentoring, and networking opportunities, such as: Education and hands-on experience in affordable housing research and policy. Fostering professional skill development in policy analysis and research. Opportunities for state-level policy advocacy and networking with leaders in affordable housing. Summer Fellows will gain experience in: Contributing to a variety of affordable housing research projects through data analysis and visualizations, composing internal memos, drafting presentations, and (potentially) contributing to external reports. Conducting comprehensive research on emerging affordable housing topics and contributing to policy development. Engaging with various stakeholders to understand the multifaceted challenges in affordable housing.
Requirements
- Interest in helping to preserve and produce affordable housing for low-income households as demonstrated in your cover letter and/or resume.
- Currently enrolled as a senior in an undergraduate program at a college or university located in California, studying Public Policy, Planning, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, or a related field, or; first, second, or third year in a graduate program at a college or university located in California, studying Public Policy, Planning, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience writing literature reviews, methodological summaries, and data analysis results.
- Excellent quantitative research skills
- Some experience with a research database program, like R, Python, STATA, SPSS, SAS, etc.
- Willing and able to relocate to San Francisco, CA or within a commutable distance while taking part in the fellowship during the summer.
Nice To Haves
- Intermediate experience with Excel is preferred
Responsibilities
- Contributing to a variety of affordable housing research projects through data analysis and visualizations, composing internal memos, drafting presentations, and (potentially) contributing to external reports.
- Conducting comprehensive research on emerging affordable housing topics and contributing to policy development.
- Engaging with various stakeholders to understand the multifaceted challenges in affordable housing.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 80% premium coverage for dependents
- Medical waiver subsidy for employees who opt out of health insurance
- Employer-paid Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) covering up to $1,200/year for out-of-pocket medical expenses
- Hybrid work model
- Employer-funded Specialty Reimbursement Account of up to $500 for home office equipment in the first year and $250 annually thereafter
- Cell phone and home internet reimbursement
- Office commuter subsidy of up to $220 per month
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions based on years of service
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Immediate paid time off (PTO) accrual and usage with no waiting period
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and personal support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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