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| Policy Analyst for The Human Services Council of NYC, Inc. (HSC) |
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| November 08, 2006 |
| Luhrs & Associates |
POSITION / TITLE: Policy Analyst
The Human Services Council of New York City, Inc. (HSC) is a membership association, representing the not-for-profit social service agencies throughout New York City. Our membership includes federations, subsector-specific umbrella associations, advocacy groups, and direct service providers, both large and small, that provide a wide variety of human services from child care and after school programs for children and youth to transportation and meals for seniors, as well as child welfare, health, mental health, homeless, immigration, and substance abuse services. The mission of the Human Services Council (HSC) is to build broad recognition and support for the substantial and essential contributions of the not-for-profit human service sector to the citizens and the fabric of New York City.
To that end, HSC:
sets the human services sector’s short-term and long-term agenda on critical provider and client issues, organizing executive directors of federations and umbrella agencies, service providers, and other relevant organizations to speak with common purpose;
develops and implements sector-wide initiatives and advocacy strategies;
promotes the sector’s partnership with government;
coordinates emergency preparedness and response; and
acts as the organized voice for the sector, building broad recognition and support for providers and clients from government, the business community, funders, and the public.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
HSC seeks a public policy analyst to assist with advocacy, State and City budget analysis, research, membership relations, and other tasks important to our mission.
Duties
Analyze and monitor City and State budget and legislative activities in relation to their impact on recipients of social services and the not-for-profit sector
Present the agency’s policy positions through testimony at public hearings
Provide staff support to committees of the Board of Directors
Assist the Deputy Director with advocacy initiatives
Represent the organization at coalition meetings and public policy briefings
Prepare and distribute training and educational materials to our members on topics such as advocacy, contracting, and lobbying rules and regulations
Assist with membership expansion and fundraising campaigns
Qualifications
Candidate must have or be working toward a master’s degree in public policy, public administration, social work, or other related area.
Previous experience in public policy, advocacy, organizing, or social services, is desirable, but not mandatory.
Knowledge of policy issues in New York City\'s human service field as well as a firm understanding of city, state and federal government and legislative processes is preferred.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment
Dependability and attention to detail
Computer literacy a must
Salary:
Commensurate with experience. Generous fringe benefit package. Broad exposure to the not-for-profit human services sector.
To apply: Send cover letter and resume to Cecelia Burchett, Executive Assistant, via email to burchettc@humanservicescouncil.org.
Position open until filled.
HSC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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