Full-Time

Research Associate

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Democratic National Committee (DNC)

501-1,000 employees

Elects Democrats by empowering activists, mobilizing voters

Government & Public Sector

Compensation Overview

$51,000Annually

+ Generous benefit package + More than 30 days of paid time off + Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits

Junior, Mid, Senior

Washington, DC, USA + 1 more

Required Skills

Communications

Word/Pages/Docs

Requirements

Ability to keep up with the 24 hour news cycle
High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Political training or background to understand and explain significance of events and findings
Specific knowledge of Nexis, campaign finance databases, federal and state-level vote analysis, statistical data gathering, and primary source materials a plus
Bachelor's degree is preferred and political research, campaign, or government experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Quickly read, analyze and format news clips, legislative voting histories, campaign finance data, corporate filings, public government records, legal records and related items
Develop succinct research documents for rapid response and communications staff that can be used to generate public-facing content
Monitor and extract key points from local and national news
Simplify very complex issues into factual and concise narratives
Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission

Position Summary:

Research is the messaging and strategy backbone of campaigns. We scour public records, campaign finance reports, articles, interviews, books, legislation, and more to gain a deep understanding of the topics and candidates we research.

We look for applicants who have a great political sense and knowledge of politicians, political parties, outside groups, and the legislative process. The ideal candidate should possess a basic understanding of the political climate and major policy issues, and have strong research and writing skills.

If you’re interested in helping us relentlessly dig for the truth - come join us!

Responsibilities:

Quickly read, analyze and format news clips, legislative voting histories, campaign finance data,corporate filings, public government records, legal records and related items;
Develop succinct research documents for rapid response and communications staff that can be used to generate public-facing content;
Monitor and extract key points from local and national news;
Simplify very complex issues into factual and concise narratives; and,
Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC’s mission

Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
Strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills;
Ability to take direction, ask questions and quickly learn new tasks and databases;
Self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines; and,
Creative thinking and desire to explore new avenues.

Requirements:

Ability to keep up with the 24 hour news cycle;
High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
Political training or background to understand and explain significance of events and findings;
Specific knowledge of Nexis, campaign finance databases, federal and state-level vote analysis, statistical data gathering, and primary source materials a plus; and,
Bachelor’s degree is preferred and political research, campaign, or government experience is a plus.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

The starting salary for the Research Associate position is $51,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for overtime wages and is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU local-500 and has an end date of November 15, 2024.

Benefits:

The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:

- More than 30 days of paid time off, including Federal holidays, open leave, and personal days;

- Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents;

- 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee;

- Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase;

- Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan;

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to DNC employees and their dependents at no cost to staff;

- Pre-tax Flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents.

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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is a robust organization that prioritizes grassroots activism, voter mobilization, and nationwide organization to elect Democrats at all levels. With a focus on investing in the middle class and reducing costs for working families, the DNC is committed to building a stronger economy from the bottom up. Additionally, the DNC's unique position as the only party committee responsible for electing Democrats nationwide offers a competitive advantage in terms of reach and influence.

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Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

1848

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↑ 7%

2 year growth

↑ 4%

Benefits

More than 30 Days of PTO

Health & dental insurance

Supplementary vision plans

401(k) plan with 4% match

Pre-tax FSA