Policy Analyst - Frontier Group (Denver, CO and Boston, MA)

[Lindsey Messerschmidt]

Our mission:

Frontier Group uses the power of ideas and information to achieve a cleaner environment and a

fairer and more democratic society. We are issue experts, writers and analysts who recognize that

having the facts on your side is important but isn’t enough to change the world – it also takes

effective communication, organizing and advocacy to get real results.

We produce timely, high-quality research reports on the nation’s pressing challenges:

environmental protection, sustainable energy, good government and more. We help shape

effective public policy strategies that address those problems. And we work to make sure the

public and decision-makers hear our message through the media.

To maximize our impact, we partner with groups in The Public Interest Network – the nation’s

premier network of public interest organizations – and other organizations to insert our research

and ideas into public policy debates at the local, state and federal levels.

The job:

Frontier Group policy analysts work on a range of issues, and develop expertise in a few. We

write reports, op-eds, blog entries and journal articles that insert the results of our research into

the public debate. We develop training materials, fact sheets and social media ideas for advocates

and organizers.

In this job you will:

 Review and draw conclusions from recent research in environmental science, public

health, economics, and other fields.

 Do quantitative analysis of existing data sets and sometimes collect original data through

interviews, surveys and collaboration with academic researchers.

 Write clear, concise, message-driven reports.

 Produce op-eds, journal articles, social media, fact sheets and other communications to

disseminate the results of our research.

 Evaluate policy alternatives and work with advocates on the ground to develop policy

principles and proposals.

 Take part in organization-building activities including recruitment, fundraising and staff

training.

Qualifications:

We need you to have the drive, creativity and skills to take complex data and distill it into clear,

powerful conclusions that are easy to communicate to decision-makers and the public. Ideally

you have experience with designing analytical approaches, applying core statistical concepts and

translating scientific information for a lay audience. Additionally, experience with modeling,

geospatial analysis, database design, and/or the development of on-line and mobile database

tools will be considered a strong plus.

Candidates must have at least three years of experience in public interest advocacy, journalism,

or policy analysis and development, OR an advanced degree in a relevant field plus some

experience in public interest advocacy, journalism, or policy analysis and development. We

evaluate candidates based on writing ability, experience in political or public interest work,

academic record, and reasoning and research skills. We especially look for candidates who are quick studies, function well under deadlines, and have demonstrated both leadership and the ability to work well as part of a team, especially in a social change-driven context.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation is commensurate with an applicant's relevant experience, consistent with

community organizer compensation. Benefits, training and opportunities for advancement are

part of the package.

Location:

Denver, CO, and Boston, MA

To Apply:

Go to http://workforprogress.org/apply/ to submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample. In

your cover letter, please be sure to mention where you saw our job advertised and what location

you are interested in.

Frontier Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee

or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap,

pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.

www.frontiergroup.org