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Education Policy Research Assistant

The Show-Me Institute (“SMI”) seeks an Education Policy Research Assistant to help in the research, execution, analysis, and evaluation of education policies promoted by SMI. The Research Assistant will also be assigned office, development, and media-related tasks and responsibilities. The position will be based out of SMI’s St. Louis office.

The Research Assistant’s Responsibilities Will Include:

• Researching issues as assigned and creating timely policy content, such as policy briefs, legislative analyses, commentaries, and blog posts
• Conducting quantitative analysis to support research and publications
• Tracking and reviewing legislative proposals

• Assisting with and making presentations
• Such other tasks as may be assigned

Qualifications for the Research Assistant Role:

• Excellent writing ability
• Ability to independently use Excel to analyze data
• Strong analytical, research, and oral communications skills
• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Commitment to school choice–based education reform in Missouri

How to Apply:

Please email a cover letter (including philosophical commitment to the mission of the Show-Me Institute and salary requirements), resume, and writing sample to Nana Agyeman-Graham at [email protected] Applications may also be mailed to:

Nana Agyeman-Graham

Show-Me Institute

5297 Washington Pl.

St. Louis, MO 63108