Research Director, Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism

City Of New York • $90K — $120K *

New York, NY 10025In-Person

Education, Government & Non-Profit

5 - 7 years of experience

1 month ago

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
5+ years of relevant experience.
Strong research skills with attention to detail.
Familiarity with NYC government and Jewish communal organizations.
Ability to distill complex data into clear narratives.

Responsibilities

Identify and track key outcomes for the annual report.
Conduct media monitoring for Jewish community needs.
Collaborate with research partners to support the anti-antisemitism mission.
Report regularly to the Executive Director.
Adapt and carry out additional assigned tasks as needed.

Benefits

Opportunity to influence policy and community safety.
Engagement with diverse research and community partners.
Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Fast-paced, impactful work focused on urgent community needs.
Valuable experience in public service and advocacy.

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Job Description

The Problems You'll Solve:
The Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Research Director. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director. The Research Director will be responsible for leading on the internal and external reporting of the office's work to combat antisemitism, ensure Jewish safety and thriving, and work to keep other communities safe.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Identify and track key outcomes and measurements throughout the year to prepare for and write the office's annual report.
-Conduct regular media monitoring to ensure that the office is responsive to the needs of Jewish New Yorkers.
-Collaborate with internal and external research and data focused partners in support of the office's mission to reduce antisemitism and anti-Jewish hate crimes.
-Report to the Executive Director.
-Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis.

About You:
-You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing both urgent needs and long-term planning.
-You can distill complicated qualitative and quantitative data into a clear narrative for lay audiences.
-You can work independently and within a fast-paced environment, as well as thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
-You are highly organized and able to track multiple workstreams, timelines, and deliverables, with excellent project management skills.
-You have a literacy in NYC government and agencies with an ear to the ground in Jewish communal organizations.
-You are interested in research, messaging, policy development, and implementation.
-You have strong research skills, including attention to detail and the ability to review, analyze, summarize, and visualize data.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
-Bachelor's Degree required.
-5+ years of experience.

Additional Information
-In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply.

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Qualifications

1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?

2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?

3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?

4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?

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