Job Posting - Policy & Research Analyst

AEO is seeking a creative, energetic and highly motivated individual to advance its work in Policy Advocacy and Applied Research.* The Policy and Research Analyst will work cooperatively with the Policy and Research Manager to influence federal policies that impact microentrepreneurs and the programs from which they receive financial and business development services as well as to produce and disseminate research on the microenterprise field to AEO’s members.
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Please send your resume with a detailed letter of interest. Applicants should*also submit a three page writing sample. AEO strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.* AEO will contact those individuals that it would like to interview further.
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To Apply Send Materials To:
Zach GastPolicy and Research Manager
AEO
1601 N. Kent Street, Suite 1101, Arlington, Virginia 22209
Fax: 703-841-7748
Email: zgast@assoceo.org (bedwards@assoceo.org)
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Organization Background: AEO is the national association of organizations committed to microenterprise development. We provide our members with a forum, information and a voice to promote enterprise opportunity for people and communities with limited access to economic resources. AEO represents the United States microenterprise agenda in both national and international communities. AEO members include a broad range of microenterprise development programs as well as many other organizations that support AEO’s mission, such as financial institutions, community economic development organizations and community-based organizations serving low-income communities across the nation.
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Qualifications: 1-4 years experience in either microenterprise development, community economic development, or policy and research.* The successful candidate will be skilled in consensus-based decision-making, will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and will be a self-starter who can work with minimum supervision.* Strong writing ability and attention to detail is very important.* Candidate should be computer proficient, particularly in word and data processing.* At minimum, the individual should have a college degree; a masters degree in an appropriate field is a plus.* Dedication to improving the lives of low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs is a must.


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