We are currently seeking qualified individuals to work with Douglas J. Besharov, resident scholar, American Enterprise Institute; professor, University of Maryland School of Public Affairs; and director, Welfare Reform Academy. Professor Besharov's work focuses on poverty issues (including welfare reform, education, and job training), family policy issues (including child care, teen parents, and out-of-wedlock births), and children's issues (including child abuse and child support). See below for information on how to apply.

Program Assistant

Program assistant will aid projects of the Maryland School of Public Affairs; including the Norman and Florence Brody Family Foundation public policy forums and the satellite-broadcast, distance learning programs of the Welfare Reform Academy.

Responsibilities include: (1) Organizing conferences, which involves drafting all correspondence; scheduling and serving as the liaison to speakers; downlink site solicitation and management for distance learning programs; and coordinating with outside vendors for studio facilities, camera direction, crew, and satellite transmission. (2) Administration of periodic financial and narrative reports to foundation grantors, which involves drafting correspondence; serving as the liaison to both the American Enterprise Institute and the University of Maryland Foundation regarding financial statements; maintaining schedule of reports due; and drafting budgets for grant proposals. (3) General program administration, which involves supervision of web pages, mailing list compilation, and event mailings; and financial management of events.

Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience with various word processing programs. Experience with web site creation and maintenance; budgeting; bookkeeping; and database and spreadsheet programs preferred.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Staff Assistant

Seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented staff assistant to provide general assistance.

Responsibilities include: Administrative duties; research, writing, and editing; working manuscripts through the final phases of production; and managing conferences and events.

Requirements: Excellent communications, writing, organizational, and word processing skills (Word, WordPerfect, and Internet). An ideal candidate enjoys an academic environment and has an interest in social policy. Familiarity with presentation/graphics programs a plus.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Internships

Internships in social policy are available. Interns must commit to at least 10 hours a week, and may work up to 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities include: Gathering, compiling, and analyzing information about a wide variety of social service programs, including programs targeting child abuse and neglect, child care, welfare reform, American families, and teen pregnancy.

Requirements: Good research and writing skills. Familiarity with WordPerfect and a background in economics, sociology, or political science are helpful.

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