Policy research jobs in United States

Job brief We are looking for a responsible Assistant Manager to help organize and run our retail stores and fill in for the Store Manager when needed. Your job will be highly important in ensuring the sales team meets its goals of efficiency and customer satisfaction. Assistant Manager responsibilities include hiring and training sales associates, monitoring inventory and ordering merchandise based on demand. You will also research competitive products and analyze consumer behavior to ensure our store meets and exceeds client expectations. Our ideal candidate will have retail manager skills with a sharp business mindset. You should also be skilled at organizing and solving problems. Interpersonal and mediation skills will also be very useful, since you’ll often be acting as a liaison between managers, employees and customers. Ultimately, the duties of the Assistant Manager are to make sure our stores operate effectively, and that we keep our customers happy. Responsibilities - Assist the Retail Store Manager in planning and implementing strategies to attract customers - Coordinate daily customer service operations (e.g. sales processes, orders and payments) - Track the progress of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual objectives Monitor and maintain store inventory - Evaluate employee performance and identify hiring and training needs. - Supervise and motivate staff to perform their best - Coach and support new and existing Sales Associates - Monitor retail operating costs, budgets and resources - Suggest sales training programs and techniques - Communicate with clients and evaluate their needs - Analyze consumer behavior and adjust product positioning - Handle complaints from customers - Research emerging products and use information to update the store’s merchandise - Create reports, analyze and interpret retail data, like revenues, expenses and competition - Conduct regular audits to ensure the store is functionable and presentable - Make sure all employees adhere to company’s policies and guidelines - Act as our store’s representative and set an example for our staff Requirements and skills - Proven experience as a Retail Assistant Manager or similar position - Experience with recruiting and performance evaluation processes - Familiarity with financial and customer service principles - Good math skills with the ability to create and analyze reports, spreadsheets and sales statistics - Proficient user of MS Office (MS Excel in particular)Leadership and organizational abilities - Interpersonal and communication skills - Problem-solving attitude - Flexibility to work in shifts

Full job description Allyn & Fortuna LLP Law Office Administrative Assistant (Part-time) New York, NY (On Site) Allyn & Fortuna (A&F) is a small collegial law firm located in midtown New York City. Founded in 1990, clients include Fortune 500 companies, regional and closely held businesses. Our practice includes commercial litigation, employment law, administrative law and real estate. ROLE DESCRIPTION We are seeking a dependable, detail oriented, collaborative Administrative Assistant with a learning mindset. The position offers a great work environment and variety of work in a legal environment. The Assistant works closely with the full A&F team. Responsibilities include clerical tasks, answering phones and transferring calls, processing outgoing and incoming mail, greeting visitors and clients, data entry, maintaining physical and digital files, scanning documents, maintaining inventory of office supplies, assisting attorneys in their day-to-day work, assisting with marketing projects for the firm, and various other duties. The position is part-time (weekdays approximately 1:30 pm-5:30 pm) and in person. To foster a collaborative work environment, accelerate skill development, and serve clients most effectively, A&F maintains an in-person office policy, with flexibility as needed for personal responsibilities. Allyn & Fortuna is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to reflecting the city in which we work and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented populations to apply. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Specific duties include but are not limited to: · Answering multi-line phone system, obtaining accurate identification of callers before transferring calls, and taking detailed phone messages. · Greeting clients and visitors. · Word processing. · General administrative duties, including complex clerical and administrative work, data entry, filing, scanning, photocopying, correspondence, compiling of legal documents and exhibits and Bates-stamping. · Processing incoming and outgoing mail. · Maintaining inventory of office supplies. · Online research and special projects. · Working with attorneys to assist in finalizing court filings, including using court electronic filing systems. · Assisting in marketing tasks. · Coordinating meetings. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Collaborative and adaptive mindset. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe. Comfortable working in an in-person environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities/projects, and meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with staff at all organizational levels and to interact professionally with colleagues and clients in person, via telephone, and through email communication. Team player with professional demeanor and positive attitude. HOW TO APPLY · The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 (commensurate with applicant’s qualifications and relevant experience). Allyn & Fortuna is an equal opportunity employer. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 per week Schedule: 4 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends Travel requirement: No travel Work Location: In person

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Recruiting Coordinator to join our team. The Recruiting Coordinator will be responsible for assisting with the recruitment process, including sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, and managing candidate data. The ideal candidate will have strong research skills, experience with applicant tracking systems, and a passion for finding top talent. - Creates and maintains job descriptions for all positions, assist with job postings on various job boards and social media platforms - Review resumes and applications to screen candidates for qualifications - Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers - Manage candidate data in our applicant tracking system - Manages the talent acquisition process, which including recruitment, job fair booth set up (campus, career fairs, events and in public) - collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. - Produces offer letters for new hires and support with the onboarding process. - The ideal candidate will manage the daily support needs of the team and therefore should demonstrate fantastic attention to detail, organization skills, hold a best-in-class service mindset and be an excellent team player - Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. - Supports Performance Evaluations and Employment Engagement processes - Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. - Answers routine inquiries professionally, accurately, and completely, and refers non-routine inquiries to appropriate HR colleague - Performs daily HR administrative tasks such as employment verifications, checks, unemployment cases, and garnishment requests - Assists with managing any FMLA (Family and Medical Leave), Disability, or PFL cases with insurance brokers and employees - Skills: -Effective oral and written communication both in Chinese and English -Multi-tasker, fast learners, and ability to quickly adapt to changes -Stay in line with current policies, laws, and regulations on local, state, and federal level -Punctuality and Problem Solving Skills - Strong research skills to identify potential candidates - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively Qualifications 2 + years of HR experience Bachelor’s Degree Strong attention to detail Strong organization Proficient with Microsoft office or equivalent software HRIS experience Benefits: Pay: $23-30/hr Language: English (Required) Chinese (Required) Must have an Employment Authorization document, SSN. Benefits: 401(k) plan, Flexible schedule, Paid time off, Parental leave, Employee travel discount, Bonus pay, Health insurance Schedule: Full-time, Flexible Schedule: 8-hour shift

Overview The New Media and Digital Design (NMDD) program at Fordham University is seeking a Part-Time Faculty to teach two sections of a Creative Coding course using p5.js in the Fall 2024 semester. The Fall 2024 semester at Fordham University begins on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, and the two sections meet at the following times: - Section 1: Mondays 2:30PM - 05:15PM - Section 2: Mondays 6:00PM - 08:45PM Teaching takes place in person at the university’s Lincoln Center (Manhattan) campus. A pre-existing syllabus is available for use by instructors. The existing syllabus (open to change) focuses almost entirely on the use of p5.js to learn basic coding concepts such as variables, loops, graphics, analyzing sound data, u5, using ml5, etc. In addition to this class time, instructors are required to hold regular weekly office hours (which can be held remotely). Class enrollment sizes typically range from 15-35 students. Part-time faculty at Fordham University are represented by Fordham Faculty United, part of the SEIU Union. A collective bargaining agreement between FFU and Fordham University is in place and can be viewed here. Working at Fordham Fordham University offers a competitive rate of pay and adjunct instructors are invited to join the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which represents non tenure-track faculty at the university. Full details of pay schedule, benefits and policies can be found at https://www.fordham.edu/info/28368/info_for_adjunct_faculty About Fordham University Fordham University, The Jesuit University of New York, offers its students a highly dedicated faculty, a heady intellectual atmosphere, emphasis on ethics and social justice, and respect for all individuals, religions, cultures, and creeds. Fordham students spend over one million hours per year engaged in community service. With over 15,500 students, Fordham's Carnegie classification is Research University (High Research Activity)—one of just 99 universities in America to receive this designation. In 2019, U.S. News & World Report ranked Fordham's undergraduate program 70th in the nation among all universities and 49th in the nation among private universities, placing it among the Tier 1 national universities. The 2019 Princeton Review ranks Fordham’s student newspapers and campus radio station among the best in the nation. Fordham also scores highly on many other lists of the world’s top universities. Qualifications Qualified applicants will have a terminal degree or equivalent professional/academic/creative experience. We also typically require that instructors join us with a minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience in higher education. In addition, we are seeking candidates who possess: - Proven working knowledge of p5.js, JavaScript, HTML/CSS - Ability to propose and (re)design courses in an effort to support their program in advancing its curricular goals - Interest in teaching additional courses in their field for the New Media and Digital Design program at Fordham a plus - Experience using/teaching ml5 (e.g., PoseNet, Handpose) a plus Application Instructions The New Media and Digital Design program at Fordham University has moved to using Interfolio to support its hiring requirements. Please note that as of September 2023, we only accept inquiries and applications to teach via this platform. If you are interested in teaching in our department, please use Interfolio to submit an application. The application process involves the submission of the following documents: 1. Current C.V. 2. List of courses currently / previously taught (including institution and semester/year) 3. A short cover letter with an addendum which contains: (i) A brief explanation of their teaching philosophy, and (ii) A link to examples of “creative coding” work (pref if uses p5). Applications will begin to be looked at on April 20th. Job will remain open until position is filled. Selected candidates will be invited for a short interview in May/June.

Bilingual English and Spanish is required for both In Home Respite and Community Habilitation Direct Support Professionals. Summary/objective: In Home Respite Direct Support Professional The Respite Support Worker works in the home to support people with moderate to very high support needs. The Support Worker provides direct care and support to people with disabilities in a variety of areas (ADL, meal preparation, light household cleaning, community inclusion, etc.). This may include persons of all ages with developmental disabilities who qualify for Services. Care taking may include providing meaningful interaction and activity for the client and providing protective supervision and/or respite for the family. Job duties/functions: 1. Undertaking health care procedures relating to the person’s personal hygiene, and wellbeing, such as toileting, showering and bathing, helping with dressing and grooming, manual handling, eating, nutrition and health. 2. Provide companionship and support during daily activities. 3. Perform various household tasks including cooking, cleaning, shopping and general services. 4. Encouraging and supporting consumer participation in social and community activities. 5. Maintaining consumer privacy and confidentiality at all times. 6. Maintaining a respectful and supportive working relationship with the client and family members. 7. Ensure the safety and rights of consumers is considered and maintained at all times 8. Write accurate progress notes in the consumer’s file following each occasion of support. 9. Maintain a record of hours worked on the time sheet provided. 10. Adhere to the identified safe systems of work and report any accidents, incidents or hazards promptly to your supervisor. 11. Participate in required training as organized by Sinergia. Required Skills and Abilities: • Strong organization and record keeping skills • Excellent communication, both orally and in writing • Proficient computer literacy • Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities • Advocacy skills • Must possess strong interpersonal skills Required Education & Experience: High School Diploma / GED Preferred Job Summary/Objective: Community Habilitation Direct Support Professional: The Community Habilitation Specialist assist individuals with disabilities in their home and in the community. Community Habilitation is focused on giving individuals the personal, social. and vocational support needed to live in their community. Services vary depending on each. individual’s needs and interests. The Community Habilitation Specialist will work independently to provide life-skills training, role modeling, structured routines and specialized assistance as outlined in each participant’s individual habilitation plan. Job duties/functions: 1. Become certified in CPR and Choking Trainings. 2. Participate in the life of the individual in their home to foster a person-centered atmosphere. The goal is to help the individual towards their maximum independence in all areas of daily living. 3. Follow all specified policy and procedures, for managing behaviors and emergencies. 4. Accompany and advocate for individual when in the community. 5. Act as a role model for individual by appropriate behavior and offering assistance as indicated in Individual Service Plans. 6. Report and document all incidents in accordance with agency guidelines and OPWDD. 7. Accurately complete daily notes at the end of every session. 8. Research and provide assistance in choosing and participating in a variety of meaningful recreational, vocational, and daily living skills. 9. Ensure that the safety and rights of individuals are maintained at all times Required Skills and Abilities: • Good oral and written communication skills • Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, residents and their families • Good organizational and teaching skills • Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software • Ability to operate wheelchairs and adaptive equipment utilized by persons served • Must maintain confidentiality of the records of the persons served according to HIPPA regulation • Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures Required Education & Experience: High school/ GED diploma

This role is Remote but we are prioritizing applicants from the Washington DC area. About the Roosevelt Institute: The Roosevelt Institute is a think tank, a student network, and the nonprofit partner to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum that, together, are learning from the past and working to redefine our collective future. Focusing on corporate and public power, labor and wages, and the economics of race and gender inequality, the Roosevelt Institute unifies experts, invests in young leaders, and advances progressive policies that bring the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt into the 21st century. The Roosevelt Institute takes on today’s greatest public policy challenges by advancing bold, cutting-edge research and policy ideas. We believe that the future of the American economy and our democracy depends on a new way of thinking about markets and government. Too few people hold too much economic and political power today, and we know that a stronger society is possible if we rectify this imbalance between private actors and the public. With a commitment to transforming corporations, restructuring markets, reviving democratic institutions, and reimagining the role of government, our work moves our nation toward a more resilient, equitable, and green future. Our Culture At Roosevelt, we recognize that the culture of the workplace and opportunities for career growth and development are important to all. We believe that diversity of background and experience among our people make our work to rewrite the rules of our social and economic realities stronger. Roosevelt is an equal-opportunity employer. As affirmed in its policies and practices, the organization considers all applications for all job classifications without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, military status, height and weight, genetic predisposition or carrier status, arrest record, or other legally protected status. We strongly encourage people with diverse work and life experiences, diverse educational backgrounds, and diverse cultures to apply. What You’ll Do Working closely with the development team, executive team, and other senior staff at the Roosevelt Institute, the Donor Engagement Manager will play a key role in ensuring best-in-class cultivation and stewardship for Roosevelt’s funders. Responsibilities include: developing and executing cultivation and stewardship strategies for major individual and institutional donors, staffing principals for meetings and events, managing the individual giving pipeline, prospecting, and other related activities. The Donor Engagement Manager will report to the Director of Development. This is a non-management, unionized, individual contributor role. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Cultivation and Stewardship - Develop and execute donor engagement strategies, including supporter emails, cultivation events, and funder briefings - Work with development and external relations teams to craft donor-facing materials as needed - Regularly engage Roosevelt’s program and communications teams to identify programmatic work, projects, and events to leverage as opportunities to engage donors and prospects - Keep abreast of current events and other important items related to Roosevelt’s work on political economy to seek out opportunities to highlight our work to key audience Principal Staffing - Lead on prepping principals for major donor meetings, conferences, and speaking engagements, including coordinating scheduling, prospect research, and agenda-setting - Accompany principals to meetings as needed, taking notes and managing relevant follow-up Individual Giving - Manage the individual giving pipeline in service of raising $2 million from individuals in 2024 - Track donor engagement closely and manage up to senior staff to ensure best-in-class donor stewardship - Identify key prospects, manage prospect research, and prioritize them for pipeline building - Create stewardship plans and giving goals for mid-level and major donors based on alignment, giving history, and relationships - Manage the spring and end-of-year giving campaigns What You’ll Have - Minimum of 3–5 years experience in fundraising for nonprofit organizations or campaigns - Experience cultivating relationships in policy organizations, labor unions, political campaigns, or movement groups - Familiarity with the progressive ecosystem strongly preferred - Track record of experience with a wide range of donors, from modest contributors (<$1,000) through to major donors (five to six figures) - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and thriving in a deadline-driven environment - Ability to collect, synthesize, and process information quickly and with accuracy - Understanding of the philanthropic and political environment and best practices in fundraising - Strong customer service orientation that centers donors as a critical part of mission-driven work - Highly organized, with outstanding attention to detail - Experience using donor databases like Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, etc. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Please apply! We know talent comes in many forms. Join our team and help envision a new equitable future for all. The salary range for this role is $67,936 – $85,000 annually. The Roosevelt Institute offers excellent benefits that include 100% paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and 80% paid for dependents; life insurance; vacation; personal and sick time; paid parental leave; professional development; healthcare, dependent-care, and commuter FSA; and a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% contribution. INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO BE CONSIDERED. Link to apply: https://easyapply.co/job/donor-engagement-manager-8?rcid=idealist or go to our website: www.rooseveltinstitute.org.