[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] HIRING: Project Associate - GQR - Washington, DC

February 5, 2019

[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] HIRING: Project Associate - GQR - Washington, DC

SUMMARY

For over three decades, GQR has used sophisticated polling and opinion research to help leading candidates, parties, government leaders, corporations, and advocacy groups across the United States and around the world. We are currently seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Project Associate to join our Domestic team. The ideal candidate will have proficient research and proofing skills. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Proofread data and writing for accuracy (banner books, toplines, frequency questionnaires, memos, graphs, presentations, DTS, TTS,)
  2. Create initial draft of quantitative research specifications (banner specs)
  3. Run voter file counts and tabulate data
  4. Keep track of polling results, both private and public
  5. Provide summaries of news and current events that impact assigned clients
  6. Assist senior staff with marketing proposals and pitch preparation by preparing materials and drafting documents
  7. Work with GQR operations staff to coordinate all facets of research initiatives
  8. Conduct background research (prospective clients, regular updates for current clients) primarily via on-line search engines such as Google, Lexis-Nexis, etc.
  9. Coordinate focus group logistics ( reviewing participant screening criteria and screeners, monitoring participant recruitment, getting the ads to be screened, creating handouts and rescreeners)
  10. Help create presentations and fill in graphs
  11. Monitor surveys and review data
  12. Open-end coding (group open-ended responses to survey questions into categories for easier analysis)
  13. Input draft questionnaires into QWriter

EDUCATION, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (including, but not limited to, political science, public policy, international relations, statistics, math, business)
  2. Effective communication skills
  3. Attention to detail
  4. Adaptable to changing situations and needs, both internal and external
  5. Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff
  6. Basic knowledge in the design, development, and implementation of qualitative and quantitative research methods
  7. Knowledge of campaign structures and processes
  8. Familiarity with PowerPoint required
  9. Familiarity with Excel preferred

Interested parties should apply via the GQR Careers page at https://www.gqrr.com/careers. We apologize that we will only be able to respond to those applicants invited to interview. 
GQR is committed to creating a diverse team and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

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