Research
Associate/Policy Analyst
Solimar Research Group
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The California
Budget Project
The California Budget Project has a Senior Policy Analyst position available.
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here.* The California Budget Project (CBP) engages in independent fiscal and
policy analysis and public education with the goal of improving public
policies affecting the economic and social well-being of low and middle
income Californians. Foundation grants and individual donations and
subscriptions provide general operating support for the California Budget
Project.
Jobs from the Capitol...
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE, United States Senator Barbara Boxer
Sacramento, California
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer has an immediate opening for a Field Representative in her Sacramento Regional Field Office. Primary responsibilities include representing Senator Boxer at community events and advising senior staff and the Senator about local concerns and priorities. Field Representatives meet frequently with constituents and local government representatives, monitor issues and community projects, and help design and organize events for Senator Boxer when she travels in the Sacramento region.
The successful applicant must have a positive attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment. Strong written and verbal communications skills are essential. Experience working with an elected official or community-based organization is strongly preferred. Knowledge of the federal government is a plus.
This is a full-time position at a salary of $40,000 per year, plus excellent federal benefits.
If interested, please send a resume and cover letter no later than
November 2, 2001 to:
Thomas J. Bohigian, Northern California Director
US Senator Barbara Boxer
1130 "O" Street, Suite 2450
Fresno, CA 93721
Fax: 559-497-5109
Email: tom_bohigian@boxer.senate.gov
Senator Barbara Boxer is an equal opportunity employer
LOBBYIST
The Western Center on Law and Poverty needs a lobbyist in its Sacramento
office. Knowledge or CA’s health care system, its financing and
programs for low income people is critical. Legislative or lobbying
experience
is also critical. Salary $46,000 to $83,000.
Send resume, writing sample and three references to:
Pegine Grayson, 3701 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 208, LA, 90010.
AUDUBON CALIFORNIA
Director of Government Relations
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CALIFORNIA POLICY ANALYST
Sacramento, CA
salary: Mid 30s to Mid 40s
contact: Clarissa Martinez
open: November 26, 2001
close: When Filled
Summary
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) exists to improve opportunities
for Hispanics in the US A nonprofit, tax-exempt organization incorporated
in 1968, NCLR serves as an advocate for Hispanic Americans and as a
national umbrella group for 240 "affiliates" - community-based
organizations which serve Hispanics in 38 states, the District of Columbia,
and Puerto Rico.
NCLR's Policy Analysis Center, which is part of the Office of Research, Advocacy and Legislation, serves as a "think tank" on public policy issues, generating information for public and private sector decision makers, the Hispanic community, the media and the general public. Current policy analysis priorities include civil rights, education, housing and community development, immigration, poverty and trade. In 2001, NCLR launched its California Field Advocacy Project, with the goal of influencing state-level public policies affecting Latinos in the areas of health, education, and immigrant affairs. NCLR's nonpartisan legislative advocacy in the state is conducted principally by the California Policy Analyst, in collaboration with NCLR Policy Analysis Center staff in Washington, DC, the NCLR Los Angeles office, and the NCLR California Affiliate Network.
Description
The California Policy Analyst is responsible for day-to-day decision-making
and management of NCLR activity in California state policies, with a
particular emphasis on health, education, and immigrant policy. The
California Policy Analyst is responsible for monitoring the California
legislature and the implementation of various state policies by State
Agencies, researching and preparing fact-based policy analyses, fact
sheets and related materials, and developing and implementing successful
legislative and media strategies.
The California Policy Analyst may also assist in supervising and training other personnel, including, Interns, Consultants and an Administrative Assistant. In addition, the California Policy Analyst may be responsible for project planning, and preparation of internal and external reports, as appropriate.
Duties and Responsibilities
The California Policy Analyst will report to a policy team, which will
include the Director of State-Local Public Policy, the Vice President
of Policy, the Deputy Vice President of Research, and the ORAL Senior Vice
President, as dictated by specific assignments. The analyst is also
expected to work closely with other staff from the Policy Analysis Center and
other NCLR components. Specific duties include:
