Research Assistant

Schiff for Senate Seeks Research Assistant

Schiff for Senate is seeking a research assistant to support its growing research department. 

The research assistant will be a key member of the team and the campaign by assisting in the completion of long-term, short-term and rapid-response research projects and tasks on news clipping, campaign finance analysis, policy background, vetting, and much more. This will be a great opportunity to get exposure to the myriad subjects and skills that go into campaign research and into political campaigns in general. 

The research assistant will report  to the research director and the deputy research director.

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Someone with a keen political judgment, with an equally strong eye for detail and precision in their work. Accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail is essential. 
  • Someone who can both work independently on assigned tasks and work in collaboration with others to complete projects. 
  • Someone who can effectively manage their time and tasks under tight deadlines, while also managing up their managers. Strong interpersonal communication will be essential. 
  • Someone with transferable experience on policy, news, voting records, legislation, law, campaign finance, public records, or similar areas/subjects. 
  • Someone who possesses multicultural competence, the ability to understand, appreciate, and interact with people with different backgrounds, culture, or beliefs.
  • Someone who has the ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Data entry and analysis; familiarity with spreadsheets/Google sheets/Excel preferred  
  • Voting records and legislative research
  • Policy background and analysis 
  • Media monitoring 
  • News research 
  • Vetting
  • Tracking and archiving campaign activity and news, including paid advertising and campaign finance
  • Assisting the research director and deputy directors in other projects and tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

Previous campaign experience a plus; transferable experiences in journalism, legal, policy or other political work, in volunteer capacity or as employed, are also ideal 

  • Strong writing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise writing and language under tight turnarounds
  • Ability to manage up and down while prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, with strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Sharp political judgment and instincts; awareness of current political affairs and news

Logistics

Salary: $4,000 – $6,000 per month, based on experience
Benefits: Healthcare
Location: Burbank, CA (On Site, In-Person)

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@adamschiff.com with the subject line “Research Assistant.” No follow-up calls or emails, please. Please note that a writing test may be required. 

 

 

Equal Opportunity Policy

Schiff for Senate is proudly an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse team. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they have every one of the qualifications listed. We are dedicated to finding the best candidate for the job. Our hiring process is centered on assessing candidates with diverse lived experiences. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure of whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please contact us to discuss your application.