Civic Research Administrator

Turning Point Action; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Action is seeking a Research Administrator to read, analyze, and interpret complex information for projects aligned with our mission. You will research voting trends, election policy, civic engagement, and voter behavior, then create clear, sourced outputs.

The role emphasizes rigorous writing, organization, and collaboration with a manager to support new project development at our Phoenix headquarters.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand complex information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to work in the Phoenix, AZ headquarters.
• Strong and efficient writing skills.
• Passion for conservative ideas and principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research on voting trends, election policy, and civic engagement.
• Summarize complex research into presentations, proposals, or website content.
• Ensure information is accurate, credible, and well-sourced.
• Track outreach strategies of other voter organizations and campaigns.
• Maintain organized records of sources and notes for future use.
• Collaborate with management to support new project development.

Skills

Reading & analysis

Organization

Time management

Writing skills

Conservative values

Job description

Turning Point Action is a 501(c)(4) organization that works to mobilize conservatives in the election or defeat of a candidate. Turning Point Action registers voters and engages the conservative base at a grassroots level to recruit Precinct Committeemen, and fight for election integrity and conservative values.

Job Description: Turning Point Action is looking for a well-written Research Administrator to read, gather, analyze, and interpret complex information for various projects that are critical to our mission. Responsibilities include but aren't limited to, researching and looking into a multitude of topics particularly those related to voting trends, election policy, civic engagement, and voter behavior for new and existing projects. Day-to-day tasks involve conducting in-depth research on voting-related issues, such as state-level election laws, voter turnout patterns, and ballot initiatives, as well as other topics relevant to ongoing projects. The ideal candidate should have a passion for reading and analyzing complex information.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct thorough research on a wide range of topics including voting laws, election procedures, turnout data, and civic engagement strategies
• Summarize complex voting-related research into clear presentations, proposals, website information, and more
• Ensure all gathered information is accurate, credible, and well-sourced.
• Track and analyze the outreach strategies and activities of other voter organizations, campaigns and advocacy groups.
• Maintain organized records of sources, notes, and references for future use.
• Collaborate closely with your manager to support the planning and development of new projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency with reading and understanding complex information
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to work in the office at our Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.
• Strong and efficient writing skills.
• Passion for conservative ideas and principles.

“WOW” SKILLS:

• Experience with political research, opposition research or policy analysis.
• Extensive knowledge of party politics and a deep understanding of political landscapes.
• Strong grasp of conservative issues, messaging, and movement priorities.
• Familiarity with state and federal election laws, voter behavior trends, or policy advocacy.

All applicants will be subject to a background check and would be required to sign an NDA for employment.