Research Assistant, Race and Ethnicity Policy American Progress - Washington, DC American Progress has an immediate opening for a Research Assistant for Race and Ethnicity Policy. The Research Assistant assists the team by providing research support primarily on topics related to racial justice, demographic shifts, and the intersection of race and economics. The Research Assistant will be responsible for conducting research on a variety of racial justice policy issues and communication efforts, including but not limited to the impact of demographic shifts, hate and extremism, and the wealth gap. Responsibilities: * Provide research support on key policy areas, including analyzing data sets, reading and summarizing existing research, reviewing state and federal legislation, and more. * Write policy memos, talking points, charts, issue briefs, reports, op-eds, blog posts, and other briefing materials. * Engage in rapid response communications efforts. * Prepare outlines and/or first drafts of columns, policy briefs, and reports. * Build and maintain outreach lists. * Coordinate scheduling and administrative, research, and writing support as needed. * Provide operational support to the team, including assisting in the coordination and planning of public and private meetings and events; processing and filing forms; and providing other administrative support to assist with the management of the team, including crafting grant reports. * Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements and qualifications: * Bachelors degree in a relevant field. * One to two years of work experience. * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well on a team. * Excellent writing, research, and advocacy skills. * Knowledge of race and ethnicity policy and an ability to understand and effectively communicate on these issues. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. * Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Willingness to take independent ownership and initiative. * Sense of humor and flexibility. * Commitment to American Progress mission and goals. * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. * Nonprofit and political experience is a plus. * Experience working with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations is a plus. To Apply Please follow the link below to the online application. When completing the application, be sure to combine your cover letter and resume/CV into one Word or PDF file and upload this combined document. The system does not allow for multiple files. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls, please. Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress. Thank you for your interest in American Progress. American Progress - 20 hours ago - save job - original job Apply Now Apply On Company Site Save this job