The New York Industrial Retention Network ( NYIRN) seeks a Summer Policy Associate. This is a summer position and would be ideal for a current graduate student.

Responsibilities

The Summer Policy Associate will report to the Deputy Director and will take a leadership role on several projects. Responsibilities include:

• Help coordinate citywide “Zoning For Jobs” campaign (www.zoningforjobs.org) to raise awareness of the important role blue-collar jobs play in the City’s economy and to advocate for a set of new zoning and finance tools that will help support and grow industrial jobs;
• Provide technical assistance to community groups seeking to preserve and grow local employment opportunities in the industrial sector;
• Support local businesses in areas that are experiencing real estate pressure and displacement of industrial jobs;
• Conduct primary research (interviews, site visits, data analysis, surveys) on the local manufacturing sector and on policies impacting job retention for use in NYIRN proposals, reports, articles and presentations;
• Assist in the formulation of NYIRN energy, sustainability and land use policy proposals;
• Support NYIRN staff through GIS mapping and analysis of economic statistics.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is well-organized, creative, has a sense of humor and meets the following qualifications:

• At least one to two years of work experience in government, economic development, planning, public policy or related field, or working towards a graduate degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy/Administration, or a related field;
• Familiarity with New York City neighborhoods and local government;
• Knowledge of GIS mapping software, Excel and Powerpoint;
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, including ability to tailor communications for various constituencies;
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to think critically and strategically about complex urban issues;
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once and respond quickly to changing priorities.

This position may require traveling around NYC to attend meetings & events, make presentations, etc. Some evenings and early mornings are to be expected. This is a full-time position that would run May to August, with the possibility of being extended into a permanent position after the summer. The rate is $15 per hour for 28 to 35 hours of work per week.

NYIRN is an equal opportunity employer. Resumes with cover letter should be sent to:

Mr. Michael Freedman-Schnapp

NYIRN

11 Park Place, Suite 914 New York, NY 10007

Fax: 212-404-6999 Email: resume@nyirn.org

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About NYIRN

NYIRN is a citywide economic development organization that promotes a diverse economy that provides employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for all New Yorkers by strengthening New York’s manufacturing sector in ways that foster economic and environmental justice and sustainability. More information is at www.nyirn.org