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eNewsletter - October 1, 2009
Washington, DC-based Research Analyst at the Sentencing Project
to work on the organization's varied public education and advocacy activities in the areas of sentencing, incarceration, racial justice, and collateral consequences of incarceration. The research analyst will work in our Washington, D.C. office as part of a program team engaged in policy-relevant research and public education. Click here to see the complete job announcement or scroll down.
Responsibilities include:
- In conjunction with senior staff, developing a research agenda for the organization
- Producing briefing sheets, policy reports, journal articles, and op-ed commentary
- Preparing policy summaries and commentary for website
- Communicating research findings to public audiences and media
- Keeping abreast of policy and program developments in the field
Qualifications
Desirable skills and experience include the following:
- A graduate degree with a minimum of five years relevant experience in research and public policy
- Strong writing and editing abilities
- Good working knowledge of the criminal justice system
- Strong quantitative skills and ability to analyze government and academic data and reports
- Ability to communicate research findings and policy implications to a broad audience
- Demonstrated commitment to reform and racial justice.
Salary
Commensurate with experience and duties. Current benefits package includes three weeks vacation; health, dental, life and disability insurance; contribution to 403(b) retirement plan and
Metro transportation subsidy.
Application Procedure
Candidates who are qualified by experience, skill, and personal motivation are invited to apply.
The Sentencing Project is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to cultural diversity and recruits without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, disabilities or prior convictions.
No telephone calls please.
Submit cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to:
Hiring Coordinator
The Sentencing Project
514 Tenth Street, NW, Suite 1000
Washington , DC 20004
employment@sentencingproject.org