Research and Policy Analyst

Position:                Full-time

Reports to:           Director of Policy

Compensation:   Range $47,500 – $62,500. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, paid time off, retirement with organizational match, and flexible workplace.

OUR MISSION:    The Children’s Agenda advocates for effective policies and drives evidence-based solutions for the health education and success of children. We are especially committed to children who are vulnerable because of poverty, racism, health inequities and trauma.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Research and Policy Analyst

Note: This position does not entail working directly with children or youth.

1. Supports The Children’s Agenda’s ongoing research, policy development, and advocacy
2. Works closely with other program team staff to advance organizational priorities on child care and related issues.
3. Under direction and support: compiles and analyzes data related to key organization policy priorities, researches and monitors emerging evidence-based practices, and conducts comparison studies between Rochester/New York State and other
4. Advances The Children’s Agenda’s annual policy priorities by helping support key initiatives and campaigns throughout the
5. Represents the organization at meetings with local, state, and federal partners and other key
6. Promotes a positive, engaging image of the organization and strengthens our relationships with external partners.
7. Other duties as

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

This position requires experience that is normally developed through a Bachelor’s program in the social sciences, though applicants who have developed similar skills through an alternate pathway are encouraged to apply.

Experience working in a similar policy or advocacy organization is preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• Team player and highly collaborative style
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Well-organized, self-starter, high level of initiative, and independently productive
• Detail-oriented and diligent in follow through
• Energy, enthusiasm, and passion for children’s development and related issues
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to maintain relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Design and illustration skills preferred

THE CHILDREN’S AGENDA, INC.

IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER