Data Management, Research Assistant

ADL (Anti-Defamation League); United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ADL is seeking a Data Management, Research Assistant to support the Center on Extremism by populating, managing, and auditing key datasets. The role reports to the Associate Director of Investigative Research Operations and carries no supervisory duties, located anywhere ADL has an office and operating on a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities include entering high-volume data, organizing repositories, auditing for deduplication, and conducting thorough research on extremist movements using public

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; graduate degree preferred.
• Several years academic or professional experience working with complex datasets; coursework on antisemitism or extremism a big plus.
• Experience with data management software and metadata taxonomy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter high volumes of data from multiple sources.
• Maintain and organize data repositories per COE guidelines for accessibility.
• Regularly review, audit, and deduplicate data for major reports and updates to public databases.
• Conduct and document research on extremist movements using primary/secondary sources.
• Respond to research requests from COE and regional staff.

Skills

Data management software

Metadata taxonomy design

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Judgment under pressure

Problem solving

Notion

Salesforce

Airtable

Advanced Excel

Interest in antisemitism/extremism

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Notion

Salesforce

Airtable

Advanced Excel

Job description

Data Management, Research Assistant

Job Locations: US

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Dataset Management and Research Assistant — REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Investigative Research Operations — SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None — LOCATION: Anywhere ADL has an office — Grade/Class: Grade C — Non-E, Exempt, Non-U, Union

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Center on Extremism Research Assistant is responsible for assisting the Research and Investigations team with the population, management, and auditing of key datasets.

Responsibilities

Primary:

• Accurately enter a high volume of data collected from multiple independent sources;
• Maintain and organize repositories of data according to COE guidelines to ensure data accessibility;
• Regularly review, audit, and deduplicate data to ensure readiness for major report releases and for regular updates of ADL’s public facing databases;
• Conduct and meticulously document research, investigate, and monitor extremist movements, groups, individuals, and related activity through primary and secondary public sources;
• Respond to research requests from COE and regional staff as needed;

This job description provides a general overview of the role and its key responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and ADL reserves the right to assign additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Significant experience utilizing data management software and technology;
• Aptitude for taxonomy and metadata schema development;
• Meticulous attention to detail;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams;
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment under pressure;
• A problem solver not a problem identifier;
• Experience with content management software like Notion, Salesforce, Airtable, advanced Excel preferred;
• Familiarity and interest in antisemitism, anti‑Zionism, and extremism preferred.

Work Experience:

• The ideal candidate has several years academic or professional experience working with complex datasets; and coursework or projects completed on antisemitism, extremism or related topics is a big plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; graduate degree preferred.

Work Environment:

• ADL is a hybrid environment; this role will require 3 days in the office.

Compensation:

• This position has a salary range of $55,000 to $65,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in New York, NY. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position, and since ADL has a location‑based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. For an overview of our total rewards package, please visit https://www.adl.org/about/careers.

ADL aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally. Our mission‑driven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.

ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact the People & Culture department at [e-mail].

ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.