[blindlaw] FW: [leadership] FW: Public Policy Center Seeks Senior Policy Research Associate

Fri Nov 30 13:12:30 CST 2007

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From: Barbara Jackson LeMoine [mailto:blemoine at afb.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 2:09 PM
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Subject: Public Policy Center Seeks Senior Policy Research Associate

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Public Policy Center Seeks Senior Policy Research Associate

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Public Policy Center,
located in our nation's capital, strives to expand possibilities for
people with vision loss by advocating the formulation and implementation
of federal legislative, regulatory, legal, research, and funding
priorities honoring the capabilities and unique needs of children,
working-age adults, and seniors who are blind or visually impaired. 

The Public Policy Center is seeking a Senior Policy Research Associate
to offer both representation on behalf of AFB and highly skilled
leadership in the development, tracking, and analysis of research and
related data primarily to support AFB's public policy agenda. Working in
Washington, D.C., and reporting to AFB's Public Policy Director, the
Senior Policy Research Associate will be part of a team of professional
advocates and analysts working in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities will principally include--

*          Represents AFB before the U.S. Congress and the Executive
Branch through formal and informal written/oral communications,
testimony, comments on proposed regulation, etc., for the purpose of
articulating support for AFB's public policy agenda with appropriate
evidence from relevant fields of research.

*          
Designs and/or conducts research projects and assists other AFB staff in
research design activities. Formulates research-based public policy and
program evaluation recommendations.

*          Serves as primary AFB respondent to demographic and related
information requests, and coordinates communication of responses with
various AFB departments.

*          Prepares/delivers original research and research-based
knowledge through public presentations, publication, and consultation.
Trains and provides advice for others inside and outside AFB, on
research design and techniques.

*          Serves as liaison to related disability-based and
discipline-based organizations to advance AFB's public policy agenda and
to promote partnership opportunities among interested organizations for
conducting and disseminating research.

Qualifications: Successful candidates will possess a Masters degree in
public administration or other social science-, public health-, or
disability-related field--doctoral degree or enrollment in doctoral
studies preferred. Successful candidates will also bring demonstrable
professional/academic proficiency in research methods and policy
analysis; at least three years work experience in the academic, medical,
direct service provider, nonprofit advocacy, or legal/public interest
arenas; demonstrated exceptional speaking and writing skills for
communication within and outside AFB; ability to juggle multiple
projects simultaneously and work under tight deadlines. Some travel is
required.

Compensation: The salary for this position is both competitive and
commensurate with experience, and an excellent benefits package is
available.

To Apply: Transmit a letter of interest and resume/CV via electronic
mail to hr at afb.net <mailto:hr at afb.net> . Your letter of interest should
be addressed to Mark Richert, Esq., Director, Public Policy, American
Foundation for the Blind, 1660 L St., NW, #513, Washington, DC 20036,
and must include your salary requirements and a brief expression of how
service with AFB in this exciting position fits with your overall career
objectives. References should also be available upon request.

AFB is an equal opportunity employer.

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Barbara Jackson LeMoine 
Policy Analyst
American Foundation for the Blind
Public Policy Center
1660 L Street, N.W., Suite 513
Washington, DC 20036
202-822-0831
E-mail: blemoine at afb.net <mailto:blemoine at afb.net> 
Web: http://www.afb.org/gov.asp 
Expanding possibilities for people with vision lossTM 
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FW: [leadership] FW: Public Policy Center Seeks Senior Policy Research Associate
----- Original Message -----
From:
Barbara Jackson LeMoine [mailto:blemoine at afb.net]
Sent:
Wednesday, November 28, 2007 2:09 PM
To:
Barbara Jackson LeMoine
Subject:
Public
Policy
Center
Seeks Senior Policy Research Associate
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Public
Policy
Center
Seeks Senior Policy Research Associate

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Public Policy Center, located in our nation's capital, strives to expand possibilities for people with vision loss by advocating the formulation and implementation of federal legislative, regulatory, legal, research, and funding priorities honoring the capabilities and unique needs of children, working-age adults, and seniors who are blind or visually impaired.

The Public Policy Center is seeking a
Senior Policy Research Associate to offer both representation on behalf of AFB and highly skilled leadership in the development, tracking, and analysis of research and related data primarily to support AFB's public policy agenda. Working in
Washington
,
D.C.
, and reporting to AFB's Public Policy Director, the Senior Policy Research Associate will be part of a team of professional advocates and analysts working in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities will principally include--

&#8226;

Represents AFB before the U.S. Congress and the Executive Branch through formal and informal written/oral communications, testimony, comments on proposed regulation, etc., for the purpose of articulating support for AFB's public policy agenda with appropriate evidence from relevant fields of research.
&#8226;

Designs and/or conducts research projects and assists other AFB staff in research design activities. Formulates research-based public policy and program evaluation recommendations.
&#8226;

Serves as primary AFB respondent to demographic and related information requests, and coordinates communication of responses with various AFB departments.
&#8226;

Prepares/delivers original research and research-based knowledge through public presentations, publication, and consultation. Trains and provides advice for others inside and outside AFB, on research design and techniques.
&#8226;

Serves as liaison to related disability-based and discipline-based organizations to advance AFB's public policy agenda and to promote partnership opportunities among interested organizations for conducting and disseminating research.

Qualifications: Successful candidates will possess a Masters degree in public administration or other social science-, public health-, or disability-related field--doctoral degree or enrollment in doctoral studies preferred. Successful candidates will also bring demonstrable professional/academic proficiency in research methods and policy analysis; at least three years work experience in the academic, medical, direct service provider, nonprofit advocacy, or legal/public interest arenas; demonstrated exceptional speaking and writing skills for communication within and outside AFB; ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and work under tight deadlines. Some travel is required.

Compensation: The salary for this position is both competitive and commensurate with experience, and an excellent benefits package is available.

To Apply: Transmit a letter of interest and resume/CV via electronic mail to mailto:hr at afb.net
hr at afb.net
. Your letter of interest should be addressed to Mark Richert, Esq., Director, Public Policy, American Foundation for the Blind, 1660 L St., NW, #513, Washington, DC 20036, and must include your salary requirements and a brief expression of how service with AFB in this exciting position fits with your overall career objectives. References should also be available upon request.

AFB is an equal opportunity employer.

=======================================
Barbara Jackson LeMoine
Policy Analyst
American Foundation for the Blind
Public Policy Center
1660 L Street, N.W., Suite 513
Washington, DC 20036
202-822-0831
E-mail:
mailto:blemoine at afb.net
blemoine at afb.net
Web: http://www.afb.org/gov.asp http://www.afb.org/gov.asp
Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss
TM
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