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Updated: February 9, 2004

Research Assistant (paid, summer)

The Oregon Center for Public Policy offers summer research assistant positions in policy analysis. This position is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. While the OCPP accepts applications from any academic discipline, the research assistant is expected to have strong quantitative analysis skills.

The Oregon Center for Public Policy is a Silverton, Oregon-based non-profit using research and analysis to advance policies and practices that improve the economic and social prospects of low- and moderate income Oregonians, the majority of Oregonians.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit our website: www.ocpp.org.

Responsibilities:

The research assistant will work with OCPP policy analysts on a variety of projects:

• analyzing quantitative data using various software packages

• developing charts, graphs, or informational pieces

• writing brief analyses or parts of larger research reports

• developing educational materials

• gathering research information from traditional and electronic sources

• other duties as assigned

The research assistant should expect to spend some time (less than 15%) on administrative tasks such as answering phones, filing, or mailings.

Applicants should:

• have completed the sophomore year as an undergraduate

• be comfortable with Windows-based software and be able to spend extended periods at a computer terminal

• have completed at least one year of quantitative analysis experience such as statistics, econometrics, or data analysis and be comfortable working with quantitative data

• have excellent written and oral communication skills

• be discreet and mindful of confidential information

• be committed to the goals of the Oregon Center for Public Policy

The position is based at the OCPP office in Silverton. This position is approximately 40 hours per week; however, we will consider part-time applicants. The position pays $8-$10/hr depending on level of education and experience. Starting and ending dates are flexible, with a maximum term of approximately 15 weeks.

How to apply.

To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter (see below)

• A current resume. Remember to include volunteer and school activities.

• If you are a current student, the name of a faculty contact with whom the OCPP may periodically communicate about the position.

• A list of three current references (your faculty contact may be one).

• A short (3-5 pages) writing sample that demonstrates your writing ability.

Your cover letter will include the following and may be more than one page:

• An explanation of why you wish to work at the OCPP

• A description of your areas of interest. Be specific

• A description of your quantitative analysis experience and skills, including proficiency with software

• A description of what you hope to achieve in this position

• How many hours you would like to work per week and your start and end dates

• If relevant, a description of the academic requirements this position will fulfill

• Any other information you feel would be relevant to the position

Deadline: The OCPP accepts applications for this position from February 1st to April 30th.

The research assistant position is highly competitive. The OCPP will screen applications and conduct one or more interviews.

Address:

Oregon Center for Public Policy
Attn: Jacque Greenleaf
PO Box 7
Silverton, OR 97381-0007
Phone: 503-873-1201
Fax: 413-604-0370
E-mail: jgreenleaf (at) ocpp.org

You may also submit your application via fax or via e-mail (MS-Word or Rich Text Format).

Please feel free to contact Jacque Greenleaf (information above) with your questions.

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