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 POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTSenior 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 seek a senior-level person to join our Washington, D.C.-based technical assistance (TA) team on a national initiative that connects kids and families living in tough neighborhoods with knowledge, tools, promising practices and learning opportunities to help make families and neighborhoods stronger. The future direction of this work includes helping local organizations develop the capacity to manage and sustain the initiative’s focus and help neighborhood residents continue playing leading roles. If you are selected for our team, you will oversee the delivery of technical assistance in developing neighborhood-based approaches to improve results for those living in difficult surroundings and circumstances; 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 publications; and serve as a representative or speaker at conferences, and state and national meetings. What Does It Take to Work Here?We’re looking for someone who has a commitment to our values and principles; is results-oriented; has good organizational ability; excellent conceptual, quantitative and analytical skills; can work collaboratively; is a good supervisor and problem solver and can mentor and help develop more junior staff; has an ability to collect, analyze and use data; is an excellent communicator both in written and oral form; and, of course, have strong interpersonal skills. For this job you need to have an excellent understanding of what technical assistance is, how to provide it well, and how to train others to use it. You also need to have experience and 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 extensively across the country working with many national foundations and residents and neighborhood leaders of all nationalities and cultures. In a perfect world, you possess a master degree in social science or a related field and have several years of relevant experience working in policy and in communities and neighborhoods. 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 our internal capacity-building work around structural racism and other race issues. 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, and 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.)
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