EMILY's List - Research Coordinator (Washington, DC)

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Research Coordinator

 

EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, is searching for a Research Coordinator to join our WOMEN VOTE! Independent Expenditures team.  EMILY’s List has raised over $500 million to support pro-choice Democratic women candidates – making them one of the most successful political organizations ever. Our grassroots community of over five million members helps Democratic women wage competitive campaigns – and win. We recruit and train candidates, support strong campaigns, research the issues that impact women and families, and turn out women voters. Since our founding in 1985, we have helped elect 116 women to the House, 23 to the Senate, 12 governors, and over 800 to state and local office. Forty percent of the candidates EMILY’s List has helped elect to Congress have been women of color. Since the 2016 election, thousands of women and counting have reached out to us about running for office. To harness this energy, EMILY’s List has launched Run to Win, an unprecedented effort to help more women run and win at the local, state, and national levels.  

Principal Responsibilities

 

The EMILY’s List WOMEN VOTE! Research Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the research and voter communication components of the WOMEN VOTE! program.

 

This is a cycle position with an end date of December 31, 2018.

 

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;
• Produce media clips daily on critical races as assigned;
• Analyze legislative and campaign finance records;
• 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 and some external research consultants to ensure voter communications leave the building error-free;
• Provide departmental support as needed;
• Serve as lunch hour back-up and break relief for front desk as needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

• At least one cycle of political or campaign experience, preferably in research or communications;
• Proficient understanding and substantive experience with online research tools, specifically Lexis-Nexis, as well as Microsoft Office systems; working knowledge of CQ and THOMAS a plus but not required;
• 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;
• A commitment to the diversity of our candidates, membership, partners, and staff;
• 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.

 

This is a cycle position with an end date of December 31, 2018.

 

EMILY’s List offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package. 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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