Denver-Based Research Assistant – Think Tank & Policy

The Public Interest Network; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Parental leave

Job summary

The Public Interest Network in Denver, CO is hiring a Research Assistant to support the Executive Office's in-house think tank, helping to archive, research, write, and analyze as part of advancing our mission.

You will work closely with leadership staff to develop our research agenda, review literature across environmental science, public health, history, and economics, and help disseminate findings through reports and media.

Qualifications

• You're interested in solving new problems.
• You're open-minded. You can get your head around complex issues, are willing to have open dialogue about problems, and are okay working with people whose viewpoints may differ.
• You're smart, detail-oriented, and organized. You can manage multiple projects.
• You can write. You may have experience writing for publications - at a campus newspaper, writing newsletters and emails for a group you volunteer with, or similar relevant experience.
• You're creative. You're able to anticipate or define a problem, brainstorm solutions, propose or decide on a course of action, and follow through. You're accountable. You respect goals and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and archiving useful resources for writing and research projects.
• Reviewing and drawing conclusions from research and literature across multiple fields including environmental science, public health, history, and economics.
• Assigning, writing and/or promoting reports, reviews, articles and papers.
• Assisting with the development of new media strategies including using social media platforms, podcasts, and other sources to disseminate our research and ideas.
• Attending relevant conferences or retreats with internal staff or external professionals.
• Potential additional projects such as helping to curate a monthly publication or managing an intern program.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong writing

Detail-oriented

Open-minded

Project management

Job description

The Public Interest Network in Denver, CO is hiring a Research Assistant to support the Executive Office's in-house think tank, helping to archive, research, write, and analyze as part of advancing our mission.

You will work closely with leadership staff to develop our research agenda, review literature across environmental science, public health, history, and economics, and help disseminate findings through reports and media.