Policy Fellow
$60,008–$60,008 year
HybridNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Conduct original research on AI's labor-market impact and draft legislation, testimony, and policy briefs for elected officials and the public. Examine how generative AI reshapes work, wages, and economic security for low-income New Yorkers while convening stakeholders on AI accountability and worker protections. Lead a year-long capstone research project examining the economic lives of low-income, immigrant, and religiously observant New Yorkers. Engage government, industry, and civil society across City Hall, the State Capitol, and Washington, D.C., to advance Met Council's anti-poverty agenda on food access, housing stability, and social services. This temporary, hybrid role (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) is funded for 12 months.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated background or interest in technology and AI policy as it relates to workers and low-income communities
- Familiarity with nutrition, benefits, and housing policy across city, state, and federal levels
- Knowledge of New York City and State legislative and budget processes
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree or equivalent advanced degree in public policy, law, or a related field with a focus on technology, labor, or economic justice
- Public health, public administration, social work, urban planning, nutrition, and other related fields
- Familiarity with AI and labor policy debates at the city, state, and federal level, including awareness of relevant legislation and regulatory developments
- Familiarity with food and nutrition policy
- Familiarity with affordable housing
- Familiarity with public benefits and social services
- Experience with data visualization and analytical tools (e.g., ArcGIS, Tableau, Stata, R)
- Experience with public presentations and oral testimony
- Strong grant writing and reporting skills
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