The Tobin Project is a non-profit based in Cambridge, MA that works to engage academics on pressing issues of public policy. This year they have two full-time positions starting Spring/Summer 2010, as well as a summer 2010 internship available. Applications are due January 15, 2010 and should be sent to <<opportunities at tobin project.org>>. Applications should include a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume or CV, and where you learned of the position.
All applications should also include a writing sample and any relevant academic transcripts (which can be unofficial). In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please include your name and the desired position as the only content in the subject line of your e-mail.
Below are the decriptions from their website:
Research Analyst
Research Analyst responsibilities will be especially stimulating and suitable for students considering future careers in academia or in the public policy arena. They will conduct graduate-level research, working both internally with other Tobin staff, and externally to support some of the nation’s top scholars. Research Analysts are given an opportunity to learn about, and grapple with, the nation’s most prominent policy issues, working with Program Officers to identify promising topics for research, plan and organize working group sessions, conferences, and additional opportunities to facilitate interaction between scholars and policymakers, and design other efforts for encouraging and disseminating new scholarly work.
We seek students with strong writing and interpersonal skills, previous research experience in the social sciences, and a passion for civic engagement, ideally with relevant work experience and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a public policy related field. Research Analysts will need to have a familiarity with the landscape of academic research in their field, and be prepared to survey and assess relevant literature. Positions for Research Analysts in our various programs are open throughout the year, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Development and Operations Assistant
Development and Operations Assistants provide administrative and operational support to the project’s Executive Director and Director of Development and External Affairs and provide support as needed to other Tobin staff. They have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of non-profit management and development, including conducting scheduling, maintaining records, and managing correspondence for the Executive Director and other senior staff; business accounting; human resources outreach and administration; and grantwriting and development research, all while working in a stimulating and intellectually-rigorous office environment. Ideal candidates will have spent at least six months in a rigorous office setting, possess superlative communication and organization skills, and have knowledge of or interest in philanthropic operations and non-profit organizations. The position will be especially suitable for individuals considering future careers in the non-profit and public policy arenas.