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About the Role

The Policy & Research Fellow will conduct research, analyze legislation, develop media briefings, and draft communication materials to support low-income individuals through the San Francisco Economic Justice Center.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on topics related to youth financial inclusion and asset building.
• Analyze financial fraud and scams and study best practices to protect consumers.
• Research safe and affordable financial services for consumers excluded from mainstream financial services.
• Analyze quantitative and/or qualitative survey data.
• Develop clear and concise graphics and summaries of research and/or data analysis.
• Track local ordinances, state legislation, and federal legislation.
• Develop media briefings about relevant issue areas.
• Create letters of support for relevant legislation.
• Organize and update department’s library of research articles and reports.
• Take and distribute meeting notes.
• Schedule and coordinate research interviews, focus groups, or other related meetings.
• Draft or improve communications materials.

Requirements

• Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in policy, public or business administration, accounting, finance, economics, social sciences, education or related fields, or other subject areas closely related to a specific departmental program or function.
• Possession of or in the process of completing a graduate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in policy, public or business administration, accounting, finance, economics, social sciences, education or related fields, or other subject areas closely related to a specific departmental program or function.
• At least 1 year (2 – 3 preferred) of full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level management and/or administrative/research duties in functional areas such as: policy analysis, program/office/operations management or administration, and/or other closely related functional areas.
• Apply to this posting and submit your SmartRecruiters application.
• Upload most updated resume and cover letter during the application submission process.

Skills

• Strong ability to take initiative on new projects and conduct independent research.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time-management skills and ability to follow through on projects.
• Interest and experience in local government, research, or analysis positions.
• Excellent analytic skills and ability to synthesize and translate complicated material into clear and simple language.
• Experience speaking to a variety of audiences regarding financial information and related complex matters.
• Strong design skills and ability to create compelling visuals.
• Experience managing social media and other communications outlets.
• Experience establishing, promoting, and maintaining professional, cooperative-working relationships.

Location

• San Francisco

Work Type

• Temporary Exempt
• Part-time
• Up to 20 hours per week

Experience Level

• 1 year (2-3 preferred) of full-time equivalent experience

Education Level

• Baccalaureate degree
• Graduate degree (in progress or completed)

Salary/Compensations

• $29.8750 per hour

Benefits

• Employee Benefits Overview

About the Company

• The Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector serves as the banker, tax collector, collection agent, and investment officer for the City and County of San Francisco.
• The Office uses its expertise and authority to assist San Francisco residents through award-winning programs and initiatives that help low-income families build economic security and mobility.
• The San Francisco Economic Justice Center brings together more than 20 years of first-in-the-nation work to strengthen the financial foundations of families and communities.
• The Center develops and scales practical, people-centered solutions—redesigning systems so families can start saving early for the future, residents can access safe banking and trusted financial guidance, and unfair fines, fees, and debt no longer trap people in poverty.
• Working across city departments, the Center tests new ideas, shares what works, and changes how public systems operate.

Equal Opportunity

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
• Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.