Associate, Research UDP

AIPAC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

A political advocacy organization in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Research Associate to join their team. The role involves conducting research on congressional candidates and preparing research memos. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines are crucial. The company offers a competitive salary between $52,000 and $58,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-2 years relevant experience.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on congressional candidates across the country.
• Produce research memos for staff and consultants.
• Participate in campaign strategy and poll drafting meetings.
• Produce daily political clips.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Detail-oriented

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Lexis-Nexis

Job description

Summary

United Democracy Project, the Super Pac affiliated with AIPAC, is hiring a Research Associate. The position would work with our multi‑member team, conducting research on Members of Congress and candidates running for the House and Senate.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct research on congressional candidates in races across the country using a variety of web‑based applications
• Search social media and web‑based sites for news and background information on candidates
• Produce research memos for internal staff and outside consultant consumption
• Direct involvement with our legal team, including working on communication “backups”
• Participate in campaign strategy and poll drafting meetings
• Produce daily political clips
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 1‑2 years relevant experience
• Excellent organizational skills with impeccable attention to detail
• Experience managing multiple processes and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment that requires flexibility as needs and priorities change
• Experience with MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook preferred
• Familiarity with Lexis‑Nexis and social media platforms a plus
• Commitment to a strong US‑Israel relationship is a must

Salary

AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $52,000.00 and $58,000.00 for the position. A job offer within the range will depend on how closely a candidate’s skills and experience match the role’s requirements. AIPAC also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees’ overall total compensation package. We currently work remotely two days a week and in our offices the other three.

Equal Opportunity

AIPAC is an equal‑opportunity employer.