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Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) is looking for a Research Associate

Location: USA

Job Type: Full-time

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Experience: At least one year of related full-time work experience or an equivalent combination of additional education, internships, and/or other work arrangements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists and supports the economic, fiscal, and policy research conducted by the Policy Director and
• Transportation Director
• Prepares issue briefs, white papers, and literature reviews on topics of interest
• Edits reports and research conducted by the Policy Director and Transportation Director
• Develops and conducts comprehensive research on industries, public polices, and diversity and inclusion programs under the supervision of the ILEPI Board of Directors
• Develops multiple Excel sheets to synthesize and analyse quantitative data
• Monitors current and emerging legislation
• Partners with academics and national partners to publish policy research
• Works with public relations firm to ensure effective messaging and communications
• Conducts interviews with the media on published research
• Prepares and presents testimony before local and state legislatures, the press, and policy professionals
• Presents research findings at state, regional, and national conferences
• May maintain a social media presence for the organization
• Builds and maintains strategic alliances with staff, affiliates, and academic programs
• Attends fundraising events and Executive Board meetings
• Assists in planning the organization’s annual fundraiser

Job Qualifications:

• The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree with coursework in economics, public policy, urban planning, political science, public administration, African American studies, labour relations, sociology, business administration, or a related field.
• One year of work experience is also required, but additional education or a combination of internships and other work arrangements can substitute for this requirement.
• Must have the ability to work independently.
• Effective communications skills are desired, so that complex technical information is translated into understandable formats. Excellent quantitative skills needed.
• Advanced use of Excel and/or government accounting is desired.
• Knowledge of Stata or another statistical software package is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with economic research, transportation policy, government finance, labor unions, and/or the construction industry is a plus.

Website: www.illinoisepi.org

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Interested candidates please apply with resume, cover letter and a brief writing sample.