Job Code: B4137 Locations:Washington, DC Department: Domestic Policy
Description-Summary
The Health Policy program at the Center for American Progress seeks to advance public awareness and understanding of health policy in the United States and offer effective strategies to reform the U. S. health care system to provide coverage for all. The Research Assistant/Associate will work with colleagues to advance the health policy goals of the Center through research support.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
* Support and conduct original research and analysis of health policy issues
* Research legislative issues as they pertain to health policy issues
* Proofread and edit documents
* Assist in the coordination and planning of meetings and events
* Draft articles, papers, charts, tables, and graphs
* Maintain expertise in assigned areas of responsibility
* Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
* Strong research and writing skills
* Ability to understand health policy issues and to communicate them effectively
* Good knowledge of competing approaches to health care reform
* Ability to work well within a team in a fast-paced environment
* Comfort working under pressure and tight deadlines
* Ability to multitask
* Commitment to the Center’s mission and goals
Qualifications:
* (For Research Assistant) Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, public policy, or related field and at least two years professional experience and/or advanced degree required
* (For Research Associate) Bachelor’s degree and at least three to four years of professional experience and/or an advanced degree in education, public policy, or related field
Additional Information
American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize our progressive agenda: The Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a non-partisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.
American Progress provides a very competitive compensation and benefits package.
American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org. For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaaction.org.
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Job Posted on 23 September, 2008. Please mention Policy Jobs when applying for this position.
