Council of Writing Program Administrators

The Institute for Children and Poverty (ICP) is an independent nonprofit research organization based in New York City. ICP works to provide timely analysis and recommendations that will enhance public policies and programs affecting poor or homeless children and their families. Specifically, ICP examines the condition of extreme poverty in the U.S., and its effect on educational attainment, employment and income, domestic and family violence, child welfare and foster care, and family homelessness and low-income housing. For more information visit our Web site at http://www.icpny.org

ICP seeks an experienced researcher or policy analyst to implement a research agenda aimed at documenting the complexity of family homelessness with an emphasis on the impact of homelessness on children. ICP intends to generate a body of literature that will provide timely and insightful information to enhance policy discussions and public dialogue on family homelessness at the federal, state, and local levels. Specifically, the Assistant Director will lead a small team of skilled staff to explore the relationship between family homelessness and educational attainment, employment and income, domestic and family violence, child welfare and foster care, and low-income housing.

Qualifications and Requirements: - Ph.D. with a minimum of three years experience preferred; or Master’s degree with a minimum of five years experience. - Demonstrated experience with the development and implementation of research projects involving primary and secondary data collection and analysis. - Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative analyses of public policies. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to synthesize and communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences. - Experience directly supervising and mentoring staff. - Some travel may be required.

The ideal candidate would also have one or more of the following qualifications: - Demonstrated experience with collecting and analyzing data; SPSS experience required; GIS experience preferred. - Knowledge of the history and current challenges faced by poor or homeless families. - Knowledge of the ongoing and emerging efforts of policymakers and lawmakers to address family poverty issues. - Knowledge of state fiscal issues, including state and local budgetary and entitlement issues affecting children and families living in poverty. - Demonstrated ability to establish and/or maintain collaborative relationships with other research and public policy organizations.

Starting salary is commensurate with experience and salary history. ICP provides excellent benefits. To apply, please send cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample to employment@icpny.org. Indicate the position’s title in the subject line of your email.