Policy Fellow

About The Equity Alliance:
The Equity Alliance (TEA) is a Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) nonpartisan grassroots organization led by award-winning Black women. We envision a society where Black communities are thriving and have equitable access to power, resources, and the freedom to choose our quality of life. Our mission is to unapologetically build independent Black political and economic power. We educate, empower, and mobilize Black people to take action and keep our government in check. As the Tennessean’s 2020 People of the Year, we are the leading Black-led organization in Tennessee that takes bold action to mobilize the Black electorate to be civically engaged, challenge systemic inequities rooted in white supremacy, and stand up against attacks on our democracy. The Equity Alliance shares staff with The Equity Alliance Fund, an affiliate 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. Learn more about The Equity Alliance at: theequityalliance.org. 

Position Summary:
The Equity Alliance is seeking a part-time Policy Fellow, to assist our Policy Manager in her efforts to effect change in Tennessee.  While this is a remote position, the candidate should be based in Tennessee, and expect up to 25% of regional travel to be required.

Essential Functions:
The following are indicative of the essential functions required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This
profile is not intended to be all inclusive of tasks and responsibilities required; it provides a description of the
critical responsibilities associated with this position.

• Researching and monitoring the redistricting process for the TN General Assembly and local jurisdictions in Davidson, Shelby and Hamilton County.


• Researching census data and developing policy briefs


• Working with political data experts to develop redistricting maps 


• Developing working relationships with local planning departments and state legislators


• Hosting community mapping sessions and training to educate and get feedback on the mapping process


• Attending redistricting hearings on the state and/or local level


• Monitoring legislation and providing updates to team members and coalition partners


• Digital/social amplification of redistricting content and messaging to educate the public 


• Supporting coalition activities for the Tennessee Democracy Defenders

Contract Length: 

• This will be a part-time contract position, beginning ASAP and ending on March 31st, 2022. 

Compensation:

• Contractor will be paid $1,500 each month, paid at the end of the month.  A $100 monthly travel stipend will be provided in addition to the monthly payroll.

Qualifications:
Education-
• High school diploma or equivalent

Licenses/Certifications:
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation

Skills and background:

• Office 365 and Google Drive mastery
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures

• Excellent communication skills

Experience and competencies:

• Manage all phases of a research project 
  
  
  
  • project design, 
  
  
  • scheduling, 
  
  
  • personnel and resource management, 
  
  
  • data collection and 
  
  
  • analysis, delivery and dissemination); 
  
  
  • managing client relationships and expectations.
  
  
  
  

• Draft non-technical briefs and reports for a public and/or public-sector audience; 


• Use statistical analyses in persuasive, non-academic writing; 


• Synthesize academic research and quantitative analyses into coherent and policy-relevant messages.


• Posses a basic understanding of local/state/federal policymaking processes, funding mechanisms, and social program delivery.


• Demonstrate understanding of causal inference; 


• Display strong statistical analysis skills; 


• Provide basic experience translating statistical analyses for non-technical audiences.


•  Interpersonal & Communication Skills- must demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange with clients and direct reports


• Attention to Detail- must demonstrate the ability to recognize the component parts of a procedure and verify its correctness and/or error


• Time Management- accurately evaluate and prioritize decisions and actions to be completed effectively and timely


• Experience working effectively and collaboratively with diverse populations

Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands:
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of
objects and materials

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, kneel, stoop and balance