Policy Analyst 3/19/25Full TimeManhattanJob ID: 007651Description:Executive Headquarters (117 West 124th St)$75,000 - $80,000Position Summary:The policy analyst reports to the director of public policy and will be responsible for shaping and implementing Children’s Aid’s education, youth services and anti-poverty policy and legislative agenda, which includes our community school strategy, at all levels of government. This individual must be comfortable working in a team setting, and will support the agency’s National Center for Community Schools, as well as represent the agency on key education coalitions at the city and state levels.Essential Duties:
Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
Policy & Legislative Strategic Planning & Analysis
Track, analyze and synthesize budget, legislative, and policy updates relevant to Children’s Aid, including pertinent city, state, and federal hearings, budget information, and advocacy alerts.
Co-develop and implement the strategic direction, policy and legislative agenda for early childhood education, K-12 education and anti-poverty issues.
Support content development for policy-related communications with Children’s Aid programs, development, marketing and communications and executive leadership.
Facilitate and lead cross-divisional internal working groups on key issues.
Research and Writing
Co-develop organizational policy agenda through research and identification of issues (budget, legislative or regulatory) in the areas of early childhood education, K-12, and anti-poverty issues.
Create written materials for budget and legislative testimonies, letters of support, Op-Eds and other mobilization activities.
Education and Advocacy
Build and manage key relationships with education-related coalitions and alliances at all levels of government.
Develop materials that will aid in educating and mobilizing volunteers, parents, and youth on key budget, legislative and policy issues (i.e. petition collection, letter writing, social media campaigns etc.)
Coordinate the logistics for legislative events (including advocacy days, rallies, testifying at hearings, and legislative visits).
Build and manage relationships with government agencies and legislators on behalf of Children’s Aid.
Supervision & Training
Support the training on policy and legislative issues with the agency’s youth and families as needed.
Manage the education policy interns.
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree preferred. Policy-related graduate degree and/or at least three years of experience in policy, research, advocacy, or government.
Key Competencies:
Knowledge of the policy landscape in youth services, anti-poverty, early childhood education, K-12 and/or higher education.
Experience in managing or coordinating large scale initiatives with proven results.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Strong project management, and organizational skills.
Excellent attention to detail, creative, and takes the initiative to solve or anticipate problems.
Ability to travel overnight up to 25% of position time.
Strong relationships with government agencies and elected officials at all levels a plus.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
Commitment to and passion for Children’s Aid’s mission and work.
It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children’s Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Children’s Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children’s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.Requirements:Job Type Full TimeLocation Manhattan###