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The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.
We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance and metropolitan policy.
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Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with the option of at least two days of remote work each week.
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The Research Assistant supports Brookings Metro’s work to utilize data to mobilize a new generation of leaders and innovations that center Black people and assets critical to social and economic mobility. This includes channeling insights from community leaders who are proximate to neighborhood problems to inform policy actors, private sector leaders, and grass-top organizations, especially from Black-majority communities, whose investments and decisions are at the forefront of generating sustained business creation & dynamism, wealth accumulation, economic mobility, and political empowerment.Under the supervision of a Senior Fellow, the Research Assistant: (a) conducts high-quality research on public policy issues; (b) organizes and analyzes large datasets; (c) identifies appropriate data sources and responds to statistical/analytical queries from senior research staff; (d) prepares tables, maps, graphics, and presentations on Program’s research findings; (e) provides literature reviews and background memoranda. As needed, the Research Assistant also oversees travel and event logistics, constituent list management, expense reimbursements, and other administrative duties.
Research Assistance (70%)
Writing, Presentation, and Outreach Assistance (20%)
Administrative Support (10%)
Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings values of collegiality, respect, inclusion, diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications:
Education/Experience Requirements:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, political science, or other social science. At least two years of work experience providing similar work product, in fast-paced, public policy-oriented office (e.g., policy/political organizations, government, non-profit, or academic).
Preferred: Master’s degree in economics, public policy, political science, geography, or other social science.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Knowledge/Skills Requirements:
Required: Strong interest in urban development issues and economics; high-level proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; capacity to quickly master analytical methods and related software. Must also possess clear writing skills and superb organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as the kind of poise, tact, discretion and mature judgment required in a highly visible and impactful organization. Must be comfortable taking initiative, paying attention to detail, and working in an ever-evolving policy environment.
Preferred: Knowledge of ArcView GIS mapping, Stata, and/or R; demonstrated ability to undertake research assignments with limited supervision is a plus.
Additional Information:
What can we offer you? Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings.
Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply. Please note: if you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening you should add a position-specific cover letter as a separate attachment.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings.
Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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$40k-52k (estimate)
10/10/2022
01/12/2023
brookings.edu
Washington, DC
1,000 - 3,000
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