Policy Research Associate – Civil Rights & Social Justice

The Black Institute Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Black Institute is seeking a bold and dedicated Community Organizer to strengthen and expand issue areas in Education, Economic Fairness, Immigrant Rights, and Environmental Justice. This role requires gathering and analyzing information, coordinating with partners, and producing reports to inform campaigns across a Black perspective.

The organizer will engage in desk and field research, attend public meetings, and help shape policy discussions, with weekend events as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least two years of nonprofit/public policy research experience.
• Experience with research-based writing.
• Interest in racial justice and social equality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinker with positive attitude.
• Cooperative team player who can work independently.
• Skills in organizing and effectively communicating research findings.
• Editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and coordinate development of research data and write reports to support campaigns.
• Gather information through desk and field research, including site visits, interviews, surveys, networking, attending public meetings and industry events.
• Synthesize relevant facts from a large amount of information and provide summary and analysis of findings.
• Work closely with staff and partnering organizations.
• Compile year-round reports as determined by the executive board.
• Identify individuals, institutions and organizations that operate in TBI’s areas of interest.
• Attend events on weekends as needed – hearings, conferences, meetings.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Critical thinker

Cooperative team player

Editing and proofreading

Strong analytical skills

Organizing and communicating research

Experience in nonprofit/public policy

Experience with research-based writing

Interest in racial justice

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree Preferred

Job description

The Black Institute is seeking a bold and dedicated Community Organizer to strengthen and expand issue areas in Education, Economic Fairness, Immigrant Rights, and Environmental Justice. This role requires gathering and analyzing information, coordinating with partners, and producing reports to inform campaigns across a Black perspective.

The organizer will engage in desk and field research, attend public meetings, and help shape policy discussions, with weekend events as needed.