Current Jobs and Research Opportunities   

The National Center for Policy Research (CPR) for Women & Families, a nonprofit think tank and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and children has the following openings:

Director of Policy Research/ Staff Scientist
We offer a supportive work environment and opportunity for growth and advancement. Qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter describing how your interests and expertise fit with our work. Materials can be sent via e-mail as a Word document to info@center4policy.org or fax to 202 223-4242. We suggest you learn more about our center before applying, by checking us out at www.center4policy.org. No calls please.

We hope to fill this new position soon, and interested applicants are encouraged to apply asap.

Special Assistance (20-30 hrs/week)
Responsible, well-organized, and dedicated individual needed to assist the Executive Director with a variety of tasks and projects. The successful candidate will have a proven record of handling multiple tasks, and a strong commitment to promoting the health and well-being of women and families. Must have a college degree, be extremely well-organized, excellent communication skills, and have relevant work experience. This position includes clerical and administrative tasks as well as assisting with gathering research information and writing web articles. Proofreading skills are a plus. The salary for this entry-level postion starts at $12/hour with excellent benefits, and the opportunity for creativity, growth, and promotion.


Intership and Fellowships
Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall Internships are available for undergraduate or graduate students or recent graduates who are available at least 12 hours/wk for at least 3 months. Fellowships are available for college graduates who can work at least half-time for at least six months.

Learn about the Washington policy scene and make a difference for women and families! Internships and fellowships offer policy experience on a wide range of topics. We work closely with the media, policy makers, researchers from around the country, and other national organizations. Our interns and fellows work on various projects, and their activities include:

• Gathering information: from the Internet, articles, and contacting researchers and other experts to ask for information,
  
  
• writing: drafting articles, fact sheets and briefing materials, assisting with our web site,
  
  
• public policy: attending and assisting with briefings on Capitol Hill, and attending policy-oriented meetings with representatives from other non-profit think tanks and advocacy organizations, and possibly meeting with Members of Congress and their staff.