Women Vote Research Director

WOMEN VOTE RESEARCH DIRECTOR

Department: Women Vote, Independent Expenditures

Supervisor: Executive Director, Women Vote

Supervisory Responsibilities: research managers & interns

Cycle position ending 12/31/2024

SUMMARY
The independent expenditure research director develops and manages all of the research and fact-checking needs of the EMILYs List independent expenditure for the election cycle and ensuring that the independent expenditure operates at the highest levels of accuracy at all times.

At EMILYs List, you’ll be part of a dynamic team committed to electing Democratic pro-choice women up and down the ballot. Read on for more details about the job and about EMILYs List.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop a research work plan for the cycle;
• Work with progressive allies and research consultants to manage research for EMILYs List endorsed candidates and their opponents;
• Conduct original research to prepare polling memos on EMILYs List candidates and their opponents;
• Track all public communications from candidates, opponents and third party groups;
• Manage the fact-check process for all IE communications, including mail, TV, radio, and digital ads, phone/text scripts, press releases and fundraising memos;
• Be the point person for keeping the departmental calendar up to date: filing deadlines, finance reporting deadlines, debate schedules, primary election dates, etc.
• Work with legal team and manage process to approve all independent expenditure communications, ensuring our products are error-free and on time;
• Hire and manage researchers and interns;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of leadership in a research capacity at a political organization or campaign. This is not an entry level position;
• The ideal candidate will have campaign research experience and staff management experience, including a minimum of one cycle as a statewide research director or significant experience at a Democratic committee, PAC, or progressive organization;
• Ability to utilize federal and state government databases and multiple other data sources;
• Excellent organizational skills and an obsession with accuracy and details are a must;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication experience, including persuasive writing and confident rapid response;
• Understanding of independent expenditure product, process, and partners;
• Proactive self-starter with a hunger to expand the EMILYs List community, win races, and build a sustainable, progressive America.

The salary for this position is $112,000 – $130,000 and comes with a comprehensive benefits package. The starting pay for this position is equal to others at the same level throughout the organization. To apply, visit our jobs site: WV! Research Director to upload your resume, provide a cover letter, and fill out an application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly. No calls, please.

Our office is based in Washington, DC. This position is eligible for full-time remote work. This is a cycle position with an end date of 12/31/2024.

ABOUT EMILYs LIST

EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, works to elect Democratic pro-choice women up and down the ballot and across the country with a goal of fighting for our rights and our communities. Our work is centered around a fundamental vision: Run. Win. Change the World. EMILYs List has raised $850 million in service to that vision and has helped Democratic women win competitive elections by recruiting and training candidates, supporting and helping build strong campaigns, researching the issues that impact women and families, running one of the largest independent expenditure operations for Democrats, and turning out women voters to the polls. Since our founding in 1985, we have helped elect the country’s first woman as vice president, 175 women to the House, 26 to the Senate, 20 governors, and over 1,500 women to state and local office. More than 40% of the candidates EMILYs List has helped elect to Congress have been women of color. Visit www.emilyslist.org for more information.

EMILYs List is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multicultural, diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

DISCLAIMER

EMILYs List prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment based on gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the person holding this position.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. EMILYs List reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.