IPP Hiring Research Associate

Research Associate
The Iowa Policy Project, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization focused on research and analysis on a range of public policy issues in Iowa, seeks a research associate who will produce reports and work in our Iowa City office.

Job requirements include high-quality research skills, ability to write and communicate clearly to varied audiences, and ability to write grant proposals. The successful applicant will be able to manage research projects, analyze data and write reports. Research will focus on, but not be limited to, issues in state budget and tax policy, and state and local fiscal health and economic performance. The research associate will be asked to respond to questions from media and policy makers and to make presentations to community groups and the media. Job will also entail some financial accounting and budgeting for the organization.

Qualifications:
A graduate degree or post-graduate work in a relevant field (urban planning, economics, social work, public health, geography, or political science) is required. Excellent computer and writing skills are a must. Desirable qualifications include experience with statistical packages, public policy research, public speaking, and QuickBooks.
Compensation:
Commensurate with experience. Includes pension and health-care benefits.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to pfisher@iowapolicyproject.org.

Information may also be sent to:
The Iowa Policy Project
120 N. Dubuque St. #208
Iowa City, IA 52245

This position is open immediately and screening will begin Aug. 17. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Iowa Policy Project is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, takes affirmative action to ensure that discrimination does not occur on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religious or political affiliation, disability, or any other classification
considered discriminatory under applicable law.