Tracker / Research Assistant: Tampa Bay

[in...@florida-strong.org]

Miami Tracker / Research Assistant -- Job Description:

Advocacy organization FloridaStrong is looking for a bright, eager and high-energy tracker/researcher to help hold elected officials accountable. The position is part-time and based in the Tampa Bay area. 

The tracker will be responsible for assisting with data collection; transcription projects; and filming candidates, events and rallies, as needed. The tracker will share details of tracking opportunities on targeted candidates; audio and/or video record the events; prepare detailed memos on the topics covered at the event; and promptly upload the audio and/or video via a shared YouTube account. 


What You'll Do: 

• Work closely with our communications, digital and research teams to help educate Floridians on the issues of the day; 
  
• Search for, record and share details of events/tracking opportunities;
  
• Confirm event details and targeted candidate/official's attendance ahead of event; 
  
• Film each public event; 
  
• Prepare transcription, event memos and upload footage the same day as the event; 
• Monitor relevant media developments and compose reports on said news; 
• Examine voting records and past statements of public officials;
• Prepare written reports on relevant information based on research;
• Participate in weekly planning calls. 
• Other research tasks as necessary. 
  

Who You Are:

• A fast learner who can succeed with little supervision;
  
• A results-driven person who works hard and is eager to have an impact;
  
• A flexible individual who is available to travel throughout the area (schedule will include evening and weekend hours); 
  
• A reliable team player who has good time management, planning and troubleshooting skills; 
  
• A gutsy advocate who is not squeamish about knocking legislators who've done wrong by their constituents. 
  

Camera/editing experience preferred but not required. Current drivers license, personal vehicle and laptop required. College students and recent grads are encouraged to apply. 

What We Do, and Why:

A strong Florida requires a solid foundation: thriving local schools and businesses, vibrant natural resources, and healthy and secure communities. To get there, we need elected officials who serve that vision, instead of serving powerful special interests. 

Our enemy is an information divide: legislators believe their constituents back home won't find out what they're doing for lobbyists and themselves in Tallahassee. They feel free to make decisions that run against their voters' interests. 

Our solution: to directly educate concerned citizens about policies that impact their lives, and provide a path to hold their elected officials accountable. We bridge the information divide. Learn more at www.florida-strong.org. 

HOW TO APPLY: If interested, please send a cover letter, resume and three references to in...@florida-strong.org with the subject line "Tracker, Tampa."