EA-Research Coordinator

Social Solutions Global; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union representation (CWA Local 1101/)

Job summary

Bonterra is seeking a Research Coordinator to support Democratic campaigns, PACs, and progressive organizations by conducting elections research and lead coordination across NGP VAN, ActionKit, and Mobilize.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Research, and Operations to provide accurate research, campaign context, insights, and reporting, and to support special projects. This role emphasizes data-driven decision making and strong written/verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Strong online research capabilities and analytical thinking.
• Familiarity with progressive political landscapes and campaign structures.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational practices.
• Problem-solving and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to synthesize data and present findings clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working both independently and in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed research on elections, candidates, organizations, and campaigns.
• Manage internal systems and processes for tracking lead activity and election timelines.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date territory-specific knowledge.
• Coordinate with sales and marketing to ensure leads are properly routed and followed.
• Participate in internal reporting and data entry activities.
• Support Research and Sales team members in special projects.
• Collaborate with a wide array of NGP VAN staff to exceed each client's expectations
• Complete administrative tasks to support cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Online research

Analytical thinking

Progressive politics

Attention to detail

Data synthesis

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Salesforce

NGP VAN

EveryAction

Job description

US Salary Range: $49,000 - $60,000

About Us

Bonterra exists to propel every doer of good to their peak impact. We measure that impact against our vision to increase the giving rate as a percentage of GDP from 2% to 3% by 2033. We know that this goal is lofty, but we are confident that the right technology and expertise will strengthen trust in the sector, allowing the social good industry to accelerate growth and reach peak impact. Bonterra's differentiated, end-to-end solutions collectively support a unique network of over 20,000 customers, including over 16,000 nonprofit organizations and over 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies. Learn more at bonterratech.com.

About the Role

The Research Coordinator supports the success of Democratic campaigns, PACs, and progressive organizations by providing timely research and lead coordination for our teams. This role is responsible for researching elections, candidates, organizations, and campaign activity, and using internal systems to track and route leads, accounts, and election timelines across NGP VAN, including the ActionKit and Mobilize teams. They collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Research, and Operations teams to support revenue and internal processes by providing accurate research, campaign context, insights, reporting, and support for special projects.

Essential Position Functions and Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed research on elections, candidates, organizations, and campaigns.
• Manage internal systems and processes for tracking lead activity and election timelines.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date territory-specific knowledge.
• Coordinate with sales and marketing to ensure leads are properly routed and followed.
• Participate in internal reporting and data entry activities.
• Support Research and Sales team members in special projects.
• Collaborate with a wide array of NGP VAN staff to exceed each client's expectations
• Complete administrative tasks to support cross-functional initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong online research capabilities and analytical thinking.
• Familiarity with progressive political landscapes and campaign structures.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational practices.
• Problem-solving, logistics, best practices, and data-driven decision-makingabilities
• Ability to synthesize data and present findings clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working both independently and in team settings.

Qualifications (Required and Preferred):

Required:

• Demonstrated interest in Democratic campaigns or progressive politics.
• Experience with online research tools or political data resources.

Preferred:

• Experience with CRMs such as Salesforce, or the NGP VAN / EveryAction suite.
• Familiarity with FEC filings and state-level campaign finance databases.

This position is a part of a bargaining union represented by CWA Local 1101, 1400, 2336, or 13000.

At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.

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Our Culture

At Bonterra, we're innovating with a higher purpose: to increase giving to 3% of US GDP by 2033, creating $573 billion more in global impact every year. At Bonterra, we foster an inclusive, equitable culture where every team member belongs and contributes to meaningful impact. Read more about our values and culture here.

Compensation & Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and growth - explore full details here.
• Compensation and benefits for this U.S. role apply to regular full-time and part-time employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours a week.
• Pay reflects location, skills, experience, and education, and is one part of Bonterra's total rewards package, which may include bonuses, incentives, and equity.
• Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-subsidized premiums, unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO), paid holidays, and dedicated time off to volunteer.
• All regular and part-time employees are eligible for the Bonterra 401(k) plan with a 3% company match.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

• At Bonterra, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please submit a request.