[jobsthatareLEFT] Project Assistant: Washington DC based Polling Firm

January 29, 2016

[jobsthatareLEFT] Project Assistant: Washington DC based Polling Firm

Lincoln Park Strategies is a full service public opinion research firm which provides a complete range of market research services to political, nonprofit, corporate, and association clients. Located on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, we are currently searching for qualified candidates to fill the entry-level position of Project Assistant.

Responsibilities include:

·         Providing logistical support to analysts in the development of quantitative and qualitative research instruments to gauge public opinion, test and refine campaign messaging, identify strategic voter contact universes, and forecast Election Day performance.

·         Supporting LPS analysts in the production of innovative reports and presentations of findings for clients which communicate data heavy concepts in the most effective and meaningful way.

·         Conducting background research on candidates or potential clients.

·         Helping with the drafting of memos and other written content.

 

Ideal candidates will possess:

·         A college degree.

·         Strong oral and written communication skills.

·         An ability to work in a fast-paced environment with long or irregular hours.

·         Strong attention to detail.

·         A demonstrated commitment to Democratic/progressive causes.

·         Proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel.

 

Other qualifications:

·         Experience with SPSS as well as a familiarity with voter files and other political data sources is helpful but not necessary.

·         Prior experience in political campaigns, grassroots organizing, public opinion research, data analysis, or a related field is a plus, but not required.

 

This position is available as early as February 2016, and will last through the 2016 election cycle. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to info@lpstrategies.com

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