Research Assistant - GBAO (DC)
GBAO
GBAO, a progressive DC-based public opinion research firm, is seeking a research assistant to join its team. The research assistant will play a supporting role on projects for top political campaigns and influential organizations and institutions. Through this work the research assistant will gain familiarity with political polling, as well as the hard skills required to help manage strategic research.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring quality control of the research process, including survey design testing and live research monitoring, sometimes in the evening
- Assisting with the organization and execution of research projects, including surveys and focus groups
- Conducting background research on local, state, national, and international campaigns and initiatives that focus on a range of political, cultural, and economic issues
- Proofreading and editing of documents and data products such as questionnaires, memos, and presentations
The ideal candidate is a recent college graduate who is intellectually curious, passionate about progressive politics, and a strong team player who can keep up in a fast-paced work environment. Good time management and communication skills are a must. The candidate should be comfortable with Microsoft Office, including drafting Word documents, analyzing data and using formulas in Excel, and designing presentations and editing data charts in PowerPoint. All candidates must demonstrate keen attention to accuracy and detail. Prior internships, political experience, a demonstrated interest in Democratic politics, and/or statistical backgrounds are a plus. Spanish language skills or proficiency in a language other than English is an asset.
Salary and benefits: $35,000 annual salary; 3 percent employer contribution to 401(k); CareFirst health care insurance, including full premium and deductible paid by employer; 2 weeks vacation plus the last week of December. GBAO is an equal opportunity employer.
If you wish to apply, please send .pdf copies of your resume and a cover letter titled “[Last Name] – Resume” and “[Last Name] – Cover Letter” with the email subject line “Research Assistant – [Last Name]” to jo...@gbaostrategies.com.
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GBAO believes a diverse, inclusive staff makes us a stronger company and better partner for our clients. We’re committed to hiring people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sexes, genders, sexual orientations or gender identities, marital statuses, religions, and disabilities. We strongly encourage applicants from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, life experiences, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is our policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, familial status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law.
GBAO is a progressive public opinion research firm that offers broad expertise in survey research and strategic consulting in corporate communications, branding strategy, international relations, and political campaigns at all levels of government. From Democratic candidates for office to socially conscious small businesses and Fortune 500 companies, labor unions and progressive ballot initiative campaigns to world famous cultural institutions, think tanks to advocacy groups and civic organizations, we delve deeply into our clients’ issues and audiences, conduct high-quality research, and develop winning game plans. For more information about our clients, work, and team, please visit www.gbaostrategies.com.