Executive Communications & Research Associate

Democracy Forward; United States; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Democracy Forward Foundation in Washington, DC is seeking an Executive Correspondence and Research Associate to support the Deputy Chief of Staff and the Executive Office. You will manage executive correspondence, conduct background research, and help prepare briefing materials.

This role combines high discretion with strong organizational skills. You will coordinate memo requests, oversee inbox workflows, and ensure timely, accurate communications while working both in the office and remotely

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years in government, nonprofit, or corporate communications, or executive support.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism in handling confidential information.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience with communication tools and platforms (e.g., MS Office, Google Workspace, Slack, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Executive correspondence management: track, categorize and respond efficiently; elevate as needed.
• Oversee executive email communications; ensure priority items are noted and timely.
• Design, draft, and implement response strategies with the Deputy Chief of Staff.
• Coordinate post-event correspondence; draft responses with internal attendees.
• Research issues for correspondence and response support.

Skills

Discretion

Organizational skills

Research

Writing & editing

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Slack

SharePoint

Job description

Democracy Forward Foundation in Washington, DC is seeking an Executive Correspondence and Research Associate to support the Deputy Chief of Staff and the Executive Office. You will manage executive correspondence, conduct background research, and help prepare briefing materials.

This role combines high discretion with strong organizational skills. You will coordinate memo requests, oversee inbox workflows, and ensure timely, accurate communications while working both in the office and remotely