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About the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land. A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946, the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative approaches to land as a solution to economic, social, and environmental challenges. Through education, training, publications, and events, we integrate theory and practice to inform public policy decisions worldwide. With locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Washington, DC, Phoenix, and Beijing, we organize our work in seven major areas: Planning and Urban Form, Valuation and Taxation, International and Institute-Wide Initiatives, Latin America and the Caribbean, People’s Republic of China, The Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy, and the Center for Community Investment.

Website-Specific Duties

• Work with program staff and Institute web team to update and monitor website content.
• Assist in collecting materials (articles, graphics, images, etc.) for web-based presentations, based on existing or new materials, obtaining copyright permission from authors and journals, and other related tasks, as required.
• Provide testing and quality control for the tax program’s online property tax database. Report bugs using the web developer’s ticket system.

Other Duties as Needed or Assigned.

What You Will Need:

• 2–3 years of relevant experience
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• High degree of organization and attention to detail, and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines ahead of schedule.
• Self-sufficient yet team focused.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work independently and with colleagues across several areas in the organization.
• Demonstrated initiative, and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Creative ability to find fresh solutions and new insights to improve the quality of projects and events.
• Proficiency in M.S. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Salesforce/Pardot (preferred).
• A U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for future sponsorship.

Application Process 
Please submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should succinctly describe your interest in joining the team, your qualifications, and the relevant expertise and experience you offer. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Compensation Overview - Salary Grade: 3
The salary range for this role is posted above and depends on the level of education and years of experience. We value internal and external equity and encourage those who may be missing qualifications to still submit their materials.  

Our Benefits 
Include but are not limited to (a) 3x employer contribution towards retirement matching your employee contribution up to 15%, (b) health insurance, (c) dental insurance, (d) vision insurance, (e) health reimbursement account, (f) short-term disability coverage, (g) long term disability coverage, (h) paid parental leave, (i) voluntary insurances such as accident insurance, (j) health care flexible spending, (k) dependent care flexible spending, (l) paid time off for holidays, vacation, personal, sick, bereavement, and jury duty, (m) office closure between December 24 – Jan 1 each calendar year, (n) flexible schedule and option for a compressed 4 day workweek, (o) tuition and staff development reimbursement, (p) pet insurance, and (q) Employee Assistance Program.  

Our Values 
Cooperation and Teamwork, Forthright Feedback, Initiative, Acceptance of Responsibility, Multicultural Sensitivity 

Equal Opportunity Employer 
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment by hiring, training, promoting, and carrying out personnel procedures with respect to compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, or terminations, on the basis of individual merit, experience, and ability without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture, length of hair, protective hairstyles or cultural or religious headdresses), color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), ancestry, citizenship status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, military service, serious medical condition, expunged juvenile record, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, status as a victim, credit information, homelessness status, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by law or otherwise. 

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision 
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 

Non-Smoking Organization 
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is a Non-Smoking organization. Smoking and the use of tobacco products are prohibited at all times and on all property owned, leased, or under the control of Lincoln Institute of Land Policy at all times, including, but not limited to, indoor and outdoor grounds, walkways and sidewalks, parking lots, company vehicles, and private vehicles parked on Lincoln Institute of Land Policy property. 

MA Polygraph Statement 
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.