The Research Analyst (RA) is a part time (20 hours / week) position. The RA will work with the Director of External Affairs, CNYCN staff, and other advocates to research and evaluate the activities of CNYCN and its network partners. In addition, the RA will collect information and report on local foreclosure trends. The RA will also contribute to the development of research strategies making use of CNYCN's unique data set in collaboration with academic researchers. The RA will not have direct management reports.


Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Conduct spatial analyses of data and produce maps and other visuals • Conduct econometric and other statistical analyses of economic, financial and demographic data • Draft and edit reports and prepare materials for presentations • Conduct technical research on foreclosure issues


• Competence in spreadsheet modeling, cost/benefit analysis and regression analysis • Competence in Geographic Information Systems (e.g. ArcView GIS) and in spatial analysis techniques • Basic working knowledge of STATA or SAS, competence in working with large datasets • Competence in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint • Ability to thrive in collaborative, project-oriented setting with small groups of professionals • BA or BS in any of the following majors: Economics, other Social Sciences, Statistics or Mathematics


Preferred (but not required) Experience • Two years’ work experience in technical research • Familiarity with the causes and proposed interventions and solutions related to foreclosure and the subprime / credit crisis.


Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to info@cnycn.org. Please note “Research Analyst” in the subject line.


The Center for New York City Neighborhoods (CNYCN) is a nonprofit organization created to address the foreclosure crisis in New York City. CNYCN coordinates citywide programming among nonprofit partners providing free legal services, housing counseling, and consumer education to those at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure. CNYCN acts as the hub of a larger network of nonprofit service providers, and its activities include: expanding and strengthening that network by coordinating grants, technical assistance and training to network members; conducting research and developing policy to promote local and national solutions to the foreclosure crisis; tracking case management data through a centralized reporting system; working with the statewide court system to develop innovations in legal process and mediation; supporting neighborhood stabilization efforts; and many other similar activities. CNYCN manages more than $3 million in direct grant allocations to nonprofit partners to carry out program activities. CNYCN has a total staff of eleven.