Temporary Part-time Public Policy Fellow, ITM

Job description

The Center for New York City Affairs (CNYCA) at The New School is an applied policy research organization. The Center works where people’s lives intersect with government and community organizations to illuminate the impact of public policy on the lives of individuals and communities. Our research focuses on what works, practical solutions, rigorous analysis, and provides real-time feedback for policymakers, providers, and communities. We have built a strong track record of creating change in the areas of education, child welfare, poverty, and juvenile justice. The Institute for Transformative Mentoring (ITM) is a dynamic group of trainers focused on the development of credible messenger mentors (formerly incarcerated and system-impacted men and women) working in the social services fields throughout New York City. Credible messengers are gaining systems-level recognition in New York City as an effective strategy to reduce crime and criminal justice involvement. These mentors help young people navigate community violence and avoid the criminal justice system. The Public Policy Fellowship is a five-month long fellowship for experienced credible messengers who have completed ITM’s Tr...