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About Sightline Institute Sightline Institute is committed to making Cascadia—the region stretching from Alaska to northern California and from the Pacific to the Rocky Mountain states—a global model of sustainability, with strong communities, a green economy, and a healthy environment. Founded in 1993, Sightline is one of the region’s premier public policy think tanks, influencing legislation many times—and media coverage hundreds of times—each year. Our programs focus on Housing + Cities, Democracy + Elections, and Climate + Energy, aiming to identify and promote reforms that significantly benefit the region’s people and places. Sightline is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, independent public policy research center providing research reports, articles, commentary, maps, graphics, tools, and messaging guidance. Our influence depends on our researchers’ expertise and their ability to persuasively present analysis and arguments. We aim to highlight and support data-backed solutions to public problems through active engagement in policy debates. We advise public officials, advocates, and media, and collaborate with diverse allies and coalitions. Learn more at Position Summary The Lead Researcher, Alaska, will lead Sightline's Alaska strategy across two program areas: Housing + Cities and Democracy + Elections. They will develop policies to create housing abundance in Anchorage, addressing affordability, economic opportunity, and climate change by promoting reforms like lifting exclusionary zoning and increasing housing supply. In Democracy + Elections, they will advocate for electoral reforms such as unified primaries and ranked choice voting, developing educational resources, engaging opinion leaders, and supporting reform efforts in Alaska. The role involves researching, developing arguments, writing, outreach, and sometimes lobbying, with a focus on fostering relationships across diverse communities. The Lead Researcher reports to the Senior Director, Housing + Cities, and collaborates with the Democracy + Elections team, being part of a team of researchers, communicators, and advocates supported by administrative and fundraising staff. Essential Responsibilities Conduct original policy analysis and research that advances program goals and supports Sightline’s mission. Produce clear, accurate, and compelling articles, memos, and other written products, collaborating with teams as needed. Build relationships with policymakers, peer organizations, media, and external audiences, representing Sightline effectively. Help set strategic directions by identifying promising policy opportunities. Support legislative and advocacy efforts by working with policymakers, tracking relevant bills, and advancing policy goals. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sightline Institute

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