Policy Fellow

The Equity Alliance • Nashville, TN

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Equity Alliance (TEA) is seeking a part-time Policy Fellow, to assist our Policy Manager in her efforts to effect change in Tennessee. While this is a remote position, the candidate should be based in Tennessee, and expect up to 25% of regional travel to be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Office 365 and Google Drive mastery
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Manage all phases of a research project project design, scheduling, personnel and resource management, data collection and analysis, delivery and dissemination); managing client relationships and expectations.
• Draft non-technical briefs and reports for a public and/or public-sector audience; Use statistical analyses in persuasive, non-academic writing; Synthesize academic research and quantitative analyses into coherent and policy-relevant messages.
• Posses a basic understanding of local/state/federal policymaking processes, funding mechanisms, and social program delivery.
• Demonstrate understanding of causal inference; Display strong statistical analysis skills; Provide basic experience translating statistical analyses for non-technical audiences.
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills- must demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange with clients and direct reports
• Attention to Detail- must demonstrate the ability to recognize the component parts of a procedure and verify its correctness and/or error
• Time Management- accurately evaluate and prioritize decisions and actions to be completed effectively and timely
• Experience working effectively and collaboratively with diverse populations
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, kneel, stoop and balance

Responsibilities

• Researching and monitoring the redistricting process for the TN General Assembly and local jurisdictions in Davidson, Shelby and Hamilton County.
• Researching census data and developing policy briefs
• Working with political data experts to develop redistricting maps
• Developing working relationships with local planning departments and state legislators
• Hosting community mapping sessions and training to educate and get feedback on the mapping process
• Attending redistricting hearings on the state and/or local level
• Monitoring legislation and providing updates to team members and coalition partners
• Digital/social amplification of redistricting content and messaging to educate the public
• Supporting coalition activities for the Tennessee Democracy Defenders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED