Senior Data Associate, Children and Family Well-being

COMMISSION ON RACIAL EQUITY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Commission on Racial Equity (NYC CORE) is seeking a Senior Data Associate, Children and Family Well-being to advance racial equity in city government through rigorous research and policy analysis. You will work with cross-agency partners to inform decisions impacting New Yorkers, especially communities harmed by racism and social injustice.

Responsibilities include analyzing census and other datasets, designing qualitative studies, and translating findings into accessible reports,

Qualifications

• Commitment to racial equity and values-aligned work.
• At least 4 years of professional experience.
• Experience cleaning, coding, and merging data sets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to inform policies affecting children and families.
• Analyze demographic, Census data, survey data and other datasets to identify trends and equity gaps.
• Design, conduct, and analyze qualitative research via interviews, focus groups, surveys and other engagement methods.

Job description

The Agency You’ll Join:
In November 2022, New York City voters overwhelmingly approved three ballot proposals that put racial equity and justice at the heart of city government, including the NYC Commission on Racial Equity (NYC CORE).
The first of its kind in the nation, the NYC Commission on Racial Equity is an independent 15-member commission responsible for engaging diverse communities to guide and assess the City’s racial equity planning process. NYC CORE provides accountability for New Yorkers, regularly evaluating the City’s progress on its racial requirements and goals. NYC CORE will be composed of diverse New Yorkers with equity expertise and/or relevant lived experience, serving as a conduit to bring historically excluded communities and voices into government decision-making.

The Team You’ll Work With:
NYC CORE is an independent commission to hold the NYC government accountable to advance racial equity in government operations and to increase community voice in government decision-making. The Chair & Executive Director is jointly appointed by the Mayor and the New York City Council Speaker. Other NYC CORE commissioners are appointed by the Mayor, City Council Speaker, City Comptroller, and Public Advocate.
The Commission's staff is responsible for executing the Commission's day-to-day mission and setting its path to success. NYC CORE team takes the vision of the Chair & Executive Director and the Commissioners and translates it into action strategies and plans that implement accountability for racial equity in the city. Like the Commission itself, the Commission’s staff aims to be representative of New Yorkers from all communities and walks of life. Staff bring an accountability mindset to their work, ensuring they collaborate with city agencies and voice public concerns.

The Problems You’ll Solve
Senior Data Associate, Children and Family Well-being will work on research projects that span government policymaking, and center lived experiences of children and family well-being within communities harmed by racism and social injustice. Research projects will cover areas including but not limited to New York City’s child welfare systems, education, cost of living, access to safe and stable housing, food, health, trauma, mental health care, transportation, childcare supports and resources. The Senior Data Associate will report to the Senior Director for Research and Policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to inform policies and programs that impact the well-being of children and families and advance racial equity in government systems.
• Analyze demographic, Census data, survey data and other publicly available datasets using descriptive and higher-level multivariate statistical methods to identify trends, disparities, and opportunities for government policies and programs to advance racial equity.
• Design, conduct, and analyze qualitative research through interviews, focus groups, surveys, and other community engagement methods to center lived experiences and integrate community knowledge in policy development, evaluation, and systems change.
• Apply mixed-methods research approached to synthesize and translate qualitative and quantitative findings into clear, accessible reports, presentations, dashboards, or other types of data visualizations and policy recommendations.
• Executing comprehensive literature, policy memos, policy reports, presentations, and other research products for policymakers, practitioners and other internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-agency partners to design, monitor, and interpret performance metrics, goals, indicators, and evaluation frameworks related to Citywide Racial Equity Plans and other policies and practices that impact the well-being of children and families in New York City.
• Coordinate and manage special data and research projects related to child and family well-being including community concerns, public feedback on Community Equity Priorities and Citywide Racial Equity plan, public complaints submitted to NYC CORE, and other initiatives that inform structural change in NYC government systems.
• Developing data requests and data collection protocols for city agencies, community-based service providers, and other relevant organizations.
• Cleaning, coding, merging, and preparing administrative data files for analysis or transcribing and coding qualitative interview and focus group data.
• Developing codebooks, coding schemes, file specifications, and other resource documents.
• Embeds DEI, anti-racism, and community-centered research practices and tools into all aspects of the work.
• Create an effective and collaborative work environment that supports innovation and excellence while centering community voice.

About You
Commitment to racial equity and are seeking a values-aligned role that involves significant creativity and challenge.
Community organizing and engagement or customer service management experience.
At least 4 years of professional experience.
Demonstrated experience cleaning, coding, and merging administrative data sets.
Prior experience working on behalf of racial equity causes or alongside community organizations serving BIPOC New Yorkers is highly preferred.
Penchant for plain language.
Relevant formal education can be helpful, such as in sociology, social work, public administration, public policy, communications, ethnic studies, etc.
Background of living in, working within, or growing up as a member of communities facing historical oppression will contribute to your ability to guide the planning process.
Demonstrated commitment, competency and strong familiarity with issues affecting Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Pacific Islander communities in New York City, or other marginalized groups.
Demonstrated history of building relationships for your team to enable execution of a strategy that extends beyond the Office.
Technical skills or project management skills are a necessity.

Salary
The NYC Commission on Racial Equity’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role is $90,000. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other factors.

Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

The NYC Commission on Racial Equity is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The NYC Commission upholds diversity in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.
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Minimum Qualifications

• 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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