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 POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTAssociate for Peer Technical Assistance and National Technical AssistanceOrganization OverviewThe Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP), located in Washington, DC and New York City, is a nonprofit public policy and technical assistance (TA) organization. CSSP believes that even the toughest social problems have solutions, and that families have a right to equal opportunities for improved living conditions and children have a right for an equal opportunity to secure a better future. Job Overview:We’re looking for a junior to mid-level person to join our Washington, D.C.-based technical assistance (TA) team on a national initiative to connect kids and families living in tough neighborhoods with knowledge, tools, promising practices and learning opportunities that will make families and neighborhoods stronger. The future direction of this work includes helping local organizations to develop the capacity to manage and sustain the initiative’s focus and to help neighborhood residents continue playing leading roles. If you are selected for our team, you will have the opportunity to assist in the delivery of technical assistance in developing neighborhood-based approaches to improve results for those living in difficult surroundings and circumstances; assist with our work with policymakers and practitioners, public officials and other key constituencies, and colleagues across the country to solve problems; develop and implement new strategies; research, analyze and catalogue best practices; develop and write proposals, reports and help draft published work; and participate in conferences, and state and national meetings. You also will have an opportunity to work on other CSSP initiatives and projects. What Does It Take To Work Here?We seek someone who has a commitment to our values and principles; is results-oriented, and has good organizational ability; and can work collaboratively to assist our TA team in conceptual, quantitative and analytical work; problem solving; collecting, analyzing and using data; and in supporting our Peer TAefforts (which bring together colleagues from around the country who, together, identify new strategies to solve problems). We seek someone who communicates well both in written and oral form; and, of course, someone with strong interpersonal skills. You should have a good understanding of what technical assistance is, how to provide it well, and possess knowledge of how to train others to use it. You also need to have knowledge of public policy and systems reform efforts (community development, human services, education, early care and education, work and income support, youth development, and family support) and be able to conceptualize and design. You will have the opportunity to travel across the country supporting our senior team working with many national foundations, and residents and neighborhood leaders of all nationalities and cultures. In a perfect world, you will have a master degree in social science or a related field and have demonstrated and relevant experience working in communities and neighborhoods in this type of work. Other?Our organization is committed to eradicating racism where it exists, and in this work, you will need to be able to address racial disparities and other inequities that you encounter. You also will need to join in our internal capacity-building work around structural racism and other race issues. What Do You Get in Return?You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference, and you will be joining some of the nation’s best thinkers and TA providers. The work is hard but rewarding. You will receive a competitive salary that is commensurate with your experience. We believe in pay for performance and in providing a very generous benefits package, including health care insurance, pension plan, and parking or public transit subsidies, among other benefits. We provide generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave. We also provide personal or floating days to be used at your discretion, time to participate in your children’s school activities. Flexible work schedules can be arranged under certain circumstances. What Else?We provide you with new tech equipment and pleasing work surroundings (although you need to be flexible). We are a good group that enjoys working together to generate the best ideas and products around, so bring a strong sense of intellectual curiosity. Intrigued? If so, send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:
(We welcome your interest in CSSP and are pleased to accept applications if your background and interests match our work and goals. Due to the large number of inquires we receive, we only select candidates for interviews whose background and experience most closely match and complement the requirements of the position will be contacted directly. We cannot respond to telephone inquires about the positions or the status of the recruiting process.) CSSP is an equal opportunity employer, and as such,
we seek a broad and diverse set of candidates for each position. CSSP
takes affirmative action to ensure that discrimination does not occur on
the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital
status, sexual orientation, religious or political affiliation,
disability, or any other classification considered discriminatory under
applicable U.S. laws or the laws of the District of Columbia. |