POLICY FELLOWSHIP
Connecticut Voices for Children seeks a highly-qualified recent graduate to fill a full-time, two-year policy fellowship researching and advocating for equitable opportunities for all children. This policy position at CT Voices is specifically designed for people who have been out of college for no more than two years and are interested in doing state-level policy work before entering graduate or professional school.
Connecticut Voices for Children is a research-based policy think tank and advocacy organization that works statewide to promote the well-being of Connecticut's children, youth, and families. Our efforts are founded on high-quality research; budget and public policy analyses; an active and strategic communications program; and a growing network of organizational partnerships. For more information about areas of focus and recent publications, please visit our web site at www.ctvoices.org.
The Associate Policy Fellow will work with senior staff trained in law, public health, and education on a range of research and policy analysis initiatives including early care and education, state fiscal policy, child poverty and family economic security, juvenile justice and foster care, K-12 education, and health policy. The Associate Policy Fellow will specialize in one or two of these areas based on the needs of the organization, with exposure to projects in all areas. In addition, the Associate Policy Fellow will work on state legislative initiatives by preparing and delivering testimony for legislative hearings and providing general support for CT Voices' legislative agenda.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, excellent research, writing, and presentation skills, strong interpersonal skills and initiative, and a commitment to social justice. They must also demonstrate passion about the full range of issues that affect children and their families. Quantitative skills and experience with data analysis is preferred. Experience in policy research, policy analysis, and spreadsheets is advantageous. Candidates must possess a valid Driver's License. CT Voices is an affirmative action employer. This is a salaried position with excellent benefits. The fellowship will begin in summer 2016.
To apply, please send an email with the subject "CT Voices Fellowship 2016" to Bianca Rey at ctvoicesfellowship@gmail.com. Attach your cover letter, resume, writing sample (maximum of five pages), and three references (with contact information). Applications will be accepted until noon EST on Monday, January 25, 2016.
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