The Alliance is currently looking to fill the following positions:

Research Associate

Research Intern

Federal Policy Intern

Research Associate

Location: Washington, DC

The Homelessness Research Institute (HRI) is the research and education arm of the National Alliance to End Homelessness (Alliance). The Alliance is a change-oriented national nonprofit dedicated to finding and implementing solutions to homelessness.  HRI builds the intellectual capital necessary to achieve that goal.  It does this in three, inter-related ways.  First, it uses data and research to seek out policies and practice that reduce the number of homeless people.  Second, it shares this information with national and local opinion leaders.  Finally, it examines core demographic information about homelessness to see if progress is being made.     

The Research Associate is a key staff member of this high-impact, dynamic national organization.  S/he works under the direct supervision of the Director of HRI.  The Associate plays a vital role in designing research projects and examining data that leads to improved knowledge of homelessness solutions.  The Associate also works with other members of the team-oriented Alliance staff to create information that can be used to affect policy, solve practical practice questions, and engage the media and the public.

Major Responsibilities:

Conduct Research

• Write or co-author quantitative reports that measure the nation’s progress in ending homelessness.
• Examine states and communities that have reduced homelessness and document interventions that work.
• Collaborate with the Alliance Research Advisory Council to develop and implement a national research agenda on homelessness.

Create Tools

• Create and populate interactive maps, charts, and calculators that communicate important concepts and information about homelessness.
• Write best practice profiles.
• Write policy briefs.
• Create education materials for various audiences.

Disseminate Information

• Create tailored information for policy makers and the press.
• Work with HRI and Alliance staff to develop engaging dissemination pieces.
• Use social media to communicate key information.
• Make presentations
• Assist with Alliance conference preparation.

Position Requirements:

• Masters or the equivalent in a field related to homelessness or its causes.  PhD preferred.  
• Two years experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research and writing on homelessness or related issues.
• A strong interest in and knowledge of homelessness, housing, poverty, and/or related field(s).
• Strong writing skills, including the ability to conceptualize paper outlines, to draw policy implications from data and research, and to summarize technical research projects.
• Knowledge of and experience conducting research with public datasets, including Census and other federal data.
• Knowledge of and ability to use statistical packages (SAS, SPSS); GIS software (ArcView, MapInfo); and online services (e.g. Google Maps/Visualizer) to build interactive maps and charts.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work effectively on multiple projects at once and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – this position requires working effectively with other staff people sometimes under stressful circumstances.

Designation: Full-time, regular, exempt

Supervises: N/A

Supervised by: Director, Homelessness Research Institute

To Apply: Send résumé, detailed cover letter, and two relevant writing samples to:

National Alliance to End Homelessness
Research Associate Job Search
jobs@naeh.org

Research Internship

Organization:

The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a national nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness in America.  The Homelessness Research Institute (HRI), the research and education arm of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, is seeking a highly-motivated and creative Research Intern.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to quantitative and qualitative research projects on homelessness and poverty.
• Keep interactive maps up to date.
• Write articles for our weekly newsletter.
• Help research staff respond to inquiries.

Qualifications:

• Currently seeking MA/MS
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work effectively on multiple projects at once and meet deadlines.
• Experience using online services (e.g. Google Maps/Visualizer)  to build interactive maps and charts preferred. Some knowledge of housing and/or homelessness policy is a plus
• Enthusiasm about working on the project of ending homelessness in the United States.

Supervised by: Director, Homelessness Research Institute.

Please send cover letter and résumé to sbatko@naeh.org

Federal Policy Internship

Start Date: May 2013

About the National Alliance to End Homelessness:  The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a leading voice on the issue of homelessness. The Alliance analyzes policy and develops proven, sensible policy solutions. We work collaboratively with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to build state and local capacity, leading to stronger programs which help homeless individuals and families make positive changes in their lives. We provide data and research to policymakers and advocate for improved policy.

Job Description:  The Alliance approaches advocacy and policy from a practical perspective with the intent of obtaining more resources for local programs which prevent and end homelessness.  In the coming year, the Alliance will continue working with local programs and partner organizations to educate members of Congress.

The Federal Policy Intern will gain an understanding of how to impact federal policy, research and disseminate best practices, develop strategy and message development for effective policy and programs that successfully end homelessness, and the root causes of and solutions to homelessness. 

It is an exciting time at the Alliance and in Washington, DC that will afford an intern a whirlwind of opportunities.

Responsibilities: Work with the Policy Outreach Coordinator and other Alliance staff to:  

• Analyze proposed legislation affecting homelessness;
• Help articulate Alliance position and talking points on legislation;
• Participate in strategy discussions;
• Work on outreach to policymakers;
• Research effective programs and community practices on homelessness and articulate arguments in support of funding these programs;
• Attend regular staff meetings and external meetings and hearings as a representative of the Alliance;
• Assist the Policy Team in its focus on the Alliance’s jumpstart priorities (employment, individuals, and reentry);
• Attend, participate in, and assist at the Alliance’s National Conference on Ending Homelessness (including particular assistance with pre-conferences focused on Medicaid expansion);
• Act, in-part, as a liaison to Alliance partners; and
• Research, review, and summarize pertinent literature for Alliance staff.  

Qualifications:  The successful candidate will:

• Be pursuing at least BA or BS (responsibilities and title may vary depending on experience);  
• Be a self-starter, willing and able to pursue his/her own projects;
• Be interested in federal policy and the policymaking process as well as issues related to social services and poverty;
• Be outgoing with excellent communication skills in writing and speaking;
• Have excellent organizational skills, and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Have research and writing experience; and
• Have experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and Excel).

Availability: We are preferably looking for someone to commit to full-time during the summer (May to August), though we are very flexible.

Compensation: This position will be unpaid; however, the Alliance is willing to work with your program for class credit, if applicable. In addition, the Alliance is willing to negotiate titles based on level of education.

To apply:

Send a cover letter and resume to Kate Seif, preferably by email.

Kate Seif, Policy Outreach Coordinator, National Alliance to End Homelessness

Phone: 202-942-8256

Fax: 202-638-4664

Email: cseif@naeh.org

Web: www.endhomelessness.org