End Citizens United's Mission:
To fix our democracy by getting big money out of politics and protecting the
right to vote. We will work to end our rigged political system by electing reform champions, passing meaningful legislative reforms, and elevating these issues in the national conversation. We will work in partnership with these champions to overturn Citizens United, end the unlimited and undisclosed money in politics, and protect and expand the right to vote.
Reports to: Research Director
Salary: $63-$68K
Primary Responsibilities:
The Deputy Research Director assists the Research Director in running the
research department by helping supervise research associates and heading up long-term research projects. The Deputy Research Director helps strategically guide the Research Department's efforts to conduct innovative research to support its priority endorsed campaigns and fight big money in politics. This is a temporary position through the 2020 election cycle (November 2020) with the possibility for permanent placement.
Specific Duties:
- Conduct research on
- ECU/LAV's priority races, including research to support ECU/LAV's endorsement process and opposition research.
- Projects to highlight the negative effects of unlimited and undisclosed spending in elections, including research on super PACs, dark money groups, and corporate PACs
- Other issue focused research as needed
- Oversee and edit research projects conducted by Research Associates
- Oversee associates' daily monitoring of priority races
- Assist Research Director in completing quick-turnaround projects and fact-checking
Candidate requirements:
- 2-4 years experience doing political research
- Familiarity with bullet writing
- Additional skills desired:
- Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge
- Familiarity working with federal and state campaign finance data
End Citizens United offers a competitive salary and benefits package. To apply, email resume and cover letter to jobs@endcitizensunited.org, subject line "Deputy Research Director". No calls, please.
End Citizens United is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multi-cultural, diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
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