Equity Policy Research Fellow (Summer)

REPORTS TO:     Research Director

FSLA STATUS:    Full- OR Part-Time/ Non-exempt/ Temporary

SALARY:              $30/hour

DURATION:       12 weeks: From Late May/Early June 2025 to Late Aug/Early Sept 2025

LOCATION:        San Francisco (Hybrid Work Schedule from SF Office)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 14, 2025 by 5pm (PST)

FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Partnership’s Equity Policy Research Fellowship Program is a 12 week intensive training and coaching program for existing undergraduate and graduate students intended to foster the next generation of housing policy leaders and scholars from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups (such as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander) and individuals from lower-income backgrounds.

The Partnership provides fellows with training, mentoring, and networking opportunities, such as:

• Education and hands-on experience in affordable housing research and policy.
• Fostering professional skill development in policy analysis and research.
• Opportunities for state-level policy advocacy and networking with leaders in affordable housing.

Summer Fellows will gain experience in:

• Contributing to a variety of affordable housing research projects through data analysis and visualizations, composing internal memos, drafting presentations, and (potentially) contributing to external reports.
• Conducting comprehensive research on emerging affordable housing topics and contributing to policy development.
• Engaging with various stakeholders to understand the multifaceted challenges in affordable housing.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
We recognize that each applicant for this fellowship will bring unique skills, knowledge, experiences, and background to this position. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives in our applicant pool, and at a minimum are seeking candidates who possess the following:

• Interest in helping to preserve and produce affordable housing for low-income households as demonstrated in your cover letter and/or resume.
• Currently enrolled as a
  • senior in an undergraduate program at a college or university located in California, studying Public Policy, Planning, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, or a related field, or;
  • first, second, or third year in a graduate program at a college or university located in California, studying Public Policy, Planning, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience writing literature reviews, methodological summaries, and data analysis results.
• Excellent quantitative research skills
  • Some experience with a research database program, like R, Python, STATA, SPSS, SAS, etc.
  • Intermediate experience with Excel is preferred
• Willing and able to relocate to the San Francisco, CA or within a commutable distance while taking part in the fellowship during the summer.

ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING PARTNERSHIP

The Partnership is a dynamic nonprofit “think and do tank” providing critical technical assistance, training, applied research and policy leadership to increase the production and preservation of affordable and sustainable homes serving Californians who are low-income.

To achieve this mission, the Partnership’s three technical assistance teams (finance, clean energy, applied research) work closely with a network of more than 60 mission-driven nonprofit and government housing agencies throughout California, as well as the nonprofit associations who represent them.

A deep commitment to racial equity and inclusion grounds the Partnership’s work and policies – click here to learn more about our core equity values. An Equity Policy Advisory Board ensures that the perspectives and experiences of low-income renters also grounds our work – click here to learn more about this board .

COMPENSATION

The Partnership provides annual performance-based raises and maintains competitive salary ranges. Compensation for all permanent employees working 20 or more hours per week includes a robust benefits package of 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, chiropractic/acupuncture, transit subsidy, cellphone reimbursement, health reimbursement account, employee assistance plan, and employer contributions to 403(b) retirement plan.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The California Housing Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage people of diverse backgrounds and identities to apply. For more information about the Partnership, visit our website at www.chpc.net.

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