Senior Research Associate, African Americans & Global Warming Program
Global warming clearly represents a threat to the environment, but, for millions of people of color in the U.S., it is also one more manifestation of an energy and transportation system that regularly endangers the health and livelihood of their families, their communities, and their homeland, be it coastal Georgia or rural Kenya. As a result, communities of color in the U.S. have a perspective that is both cross-cutting and unifying on how to approach policy-making for climate change.
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies (JCPES), the nation’s leading think-tank for issues of concern to African Americans and other communities of color, has recently launched a program on African Americans and Global Warming to ensure that the unique perspective of these communities is brought to bear in crafting social and political solutions to climate change. The Joint Center is seeking to hire a Senior Research Associate who will direct this national program.
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Health Policy Institute, the Senior Research Associate will lead the Joint Center’s study of global warming and:
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• Conduct ground-breaking research and policy analysis on the impact of global warming and global warming policy on communities of color • Manage a National Advisory Committee of leading experts representing government, industry, academia, labor, consumer protection and environmental interests • Build an outreach strategy effective at engaging the African American community in the intense economic and policy debate now underway • Integrate global warming policy work with the Center’s existing work and connections on the environment, education, health, and governance • Represent the diverse interests of the African American community in key global warming policy venues • Lead the Center’s communications effort on global warming • Develop significant financial, technical, and human resources to support the Center and the National Advisory Committee’s work in this arena, and, inasmuch as possible, the work of the Center’s partners from communities of color who are working in this arena • Build and manage a growing team of researchers and analysts to staff the program |
The Center is seeking a highly qualified and highly motivated individual to direct this effort.
Candidates should have a number of the following qualifications:
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- A terminal degree and background or expertise in global warming, environmental justice, or social justice issues is preferred - plus five to ten years of research, policy analysis and project management experience - Experience working on policy issues that affect communities of color - Experience working with coalitions, networks, and diverse populations - Expertise in environmental and/or climate science and policy - Excellent organizational and technical writing skills including proposal development experience - Expertise in research, education, and organization communications - Good interpersonal coordination and team management skills - Strong communication skills: a broad ability to write and speak effectively to a variety of audiences - A high degree of competency with computer research software, word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs - Willingness to travel |
Compensation commensurate with experience and accomplishments. This is a full time position to be filled as soon as possible.
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter, résumé, three references, and a brief sample of your writing to: Luther Elliott, HR and Administration Manager, JCPES, 1090 Vermont Ave. NW Ste 1100, Washington, DC 20005 4928 Or email to: lelliott@jointcenter.org