WOMEN VOTE! Independent Expenditure Research Manager, Cycle Hire, EMILY's List, Washington, DC (Job)

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 WOMEN VOTE! Independent Expenditure Research Manager

Department: WOMEN VOTE! Independent Expenditure

Supervisor: Research Director, WOMEN VOTE! Independent Expenditure

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

FLSA Status: Exempt

Union Position: Yes

 

​EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, is searching for a Research Manager to join our WOMEN VOTE! independent expenditure team.  EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, has raised over $700 million to elect pro-choice Democratic women candidates. With a grassroots community of over five million members, EMILY's List helps Democratic women win competitive campaigns – across the country and up and down the ballot – by recruiting and training candidates, supporting and helping build strong campaigns, researching the issues that impact women and families, running nearly $50 million in independent expenditures in the last cycle alone, and turning out women voters and voters of color to the polls. Since our founding in 1985, we have helped elect the country's first woman as vice president, 157 women to the House, 26 to the Senate, 16 governors, and more than 1,300 women to state and local office. More than 40 percent of the candidates EMILY’s List has helped elect to Congress have been women of color. After the 2016 election, more than 60,000 women reached out to EMILY's List about running for office laying the groundwork for the next decade of candidates for local, state, and national offices. In our effort to elect more women in offices across the country, we have created our Run to Win program, expanded our training program, including a Training Center online, and trained thousands of women.

 

Principal Responsibilities

The EMILY’s List independent expenditure, WOMEN VOTE!, is hiring a  Research Manager who is responsible for assisting in the research and voter communication components of the independent expenditure program.

 

This is a cycle position with an end date of December 31, 2022.

 

Specific Duties

• Research and track information on candidates, campaigns and districts for internal organization needs; 
• Track campaigns in the media, such as local news outlets, blogs, social media, TV and radio advertisements, as well as public polling;
• Write comprehensive research books after a thorough analysis of candidates;
• Assist in fact-checking WOMEN VOTE! program communications;
• Assist in providing research back up to polls and program communications;
• Proofreading and copy editing documents;
• Work with Research Director to ensure voter communications leave the building error-free;
• Recruit, train, & manage interns
• Provide departmental support as needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 This is not an entry-level position.  Excellent organizational skills and an obsession with accuracy and details are a must.

• 2-4 years minimum of leadership in a research capacity or significant experience at a Democratic committee or campaigns;
• Demonstrated research skills, including original research, legislative tracking, and policy analysis; Previous experience writing long-form research books a plus but not required;
• Understanding of fact-checking process and ability to manage process during high-volume, fast-paced periods;
• Proficient understanding and substantive experience with online research tools, specifically Lexis-Nexis, as well as Microsoft Office systems;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task and juggle multiple large projects and deadlines;
• A commitment to electing pro-choice Democratic women;
• Applicants must be motivated self-starters, well-organized, detail-oriented and able to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment handling multiple assignments with tight deadlines.

 

The starting salary range for this position is $62,000 to $70,000 and comes with a comprehensive benefits package. This starting pay for this job is equal to others in the same level throughout the organization.

 

To apply, email resume and cover letter to wvresea...@emilyslist.org - subject line including your name and the job title.  No calls, please.

 

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EMILY's List is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multi-cultural, diverse working environment.  Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply.