Part Time Policy Associate

Penn State University

Remote, US
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree required
Strong diplomatic communication skills
Experience building partnerships
The position supports methods for improving the use of research in legislative activities and strategies to bridge the research and policy communities

Job Summary

  • The position supports methods for improving the use of research in legislative activities and strategies to bridge the research and policy communities.
  • Policy Associates will act as relationship brokers, connecting researchers and policymakers through rapid response meetings and maintaining partnerships.
  • This role involves writing evidence-based communication materials tailored for non-academic audiences and organizing panels or briefings for policymakers.

Matching Summary

The position supports methods for improving the use of research in legislative activities and strategies to bridge the research and policy communities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Strong diplomatic communication skills
  • Experience building partnerships
  • Ability to work with political spectrum
  • High-speed internet for remote work

Nice-to-have

  • Masters level experience preferred
  • Background in public policy or social work
  • Experience with scholarly academic literature
  • Prior collaborative experience
  • Residing in Mid-Atlantic or Southern regions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Successful completion of background check
  • Remote work requires high-quality internet

Work Rights

Not specified

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