Hybrid Research Assistant, Center on Extremism Data

Park Slope Jewish Center; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

ADL in New York, NY is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Center on Extremism. The temporary role runs from October 2026 through April 2027, with a hybrid work arrangement that requires some in-person days. You will help populate, manage, and audit key datasets and support public-facing databases and reports.

You will enter data from multiple sources, maintain repositories, and collaborate with COE staff to ensure accuracy and timely updates for major outputs.

Qualifications

• Degree field or equivalent work experience required; grad degree preferred.
• Several years' experience with research, data entry, and complex data sets.
• Experience with data management software and technology.
• Familiarity with issues related to antisemitism and anti-Zionism preferred; extremism coursework helps.
• Attention to detail, strong problem-solving and sound judgment under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• 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 audit, review, 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, investigating and monitoring extremist movements, groups, and individuals through primary and secondary public sources
• Respond to research requests from COE staff and regional requests for help as needed

Skills

Research

Data entry

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Judgment under pressure

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Journalism/Political Science/History/Criminal Justice

Tools

Data management software

Job description

ADL in New York, NY is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Center on Extremism. The temporary role runs from October 2026 through April 2027, with a hybrid work arrangement that requires some in-person days. You will help populate, manage, and audit key datasets and support public-facing databases and reports.

You will enter data from multiple sources, maintain repositories, and collaborate with COE staff to ensure accuracy and timely updates for major outputs.