Research Director - Amy McGrath for Senate

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RESEARCH DIRECTOR

Position Summary: 

The Research Department conducts opposition research projects, rapid

response, and helps the campaign with paid media, polling, policy questions, and other

campaign activities. In this fast-paced department, the ability to multi-task while remaining detail-oriented is a must.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

● Managing all Research Department activities and staff, guiding the team’s priorities,

and contributing to the campaign’s strategic planning;

● Producing extensive research documents compiling information from public sources

including news clips, campaign finance disclosures, travel records and receipts, personal

financial disclosures, property, court, and business records, and research databases, as well

as in-depth research analyzing federal, state and local governmental voting records;

● Contributing to an aggressive rapid response operation;

● Implementing effective approval processes and a culture of political risk

management.

Required Skills:

● Minimum two cycles of campaign experience in research roles;

● Experience employing campaign research in support of polling and paid media

operations;

● Experience contributing to a robust rapid response

effort;

● Demonstrated commitment to following sound processes and effectively managing

risk.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to hir...@AmyMcGrath.com

with “Research Director” in the subject line.

Starting salary is $9,000/month and commensurate with experience.

Amy McGrath for Senate is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. Amy McGrath for Senate is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, ancestry, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law. Amy McGrath for Senate will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.