Program Research Associate

Organization Overview

America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections, and protect every American's right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. For more information about America Votes, visit www.americavotes.org.

Commitment to Racial Equity

America Votes Is Committed To Advancing Racial Equity Through Organizational Systems And Policies That Are Consistently Tested, Evaluated And Updated. Some Organizational Priorities Include

• Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships.
• Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process.
• Expanding the Community Power Builders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the 501(c)(4) space.
  
  

America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes' work on advancing racial equity.

Position Description

The Program Research Associate will play a key support role in creating evidence-based program resources while assisting the National Planning Department with original program and field experiments. This person will be a critical part of updating and managing America Votes' 2024 program analysis. An ideal candidate is systems and detail oriented, on the job training is expected and encouraged. This position reports directly to the National Director of Research and Program Innovation while supporting other projects in the department.

Location

The location for this position is the Washington, DC area or in one of our core states. America Votes operates in a hybrid fashion and has offices in DC and AZ, CO, FL, GA, MI, MN, NC, NH, NM, NV, OH, PA, and WI.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research and development of evidence-based resources, including phone and canvass script templates.
• Conduct background program research for incubating strategic initiatives.
• Design templates and visualizations for products and presentations.
• Support internal materials translation process.
• Administer an internal archive of documents.
• Support department with budgets, universes, and creative design when running original program and field experiments.
• Maintain a series of workbooks that AV staff use to plan their 2024 programs.
• Assist in race equity review of all departmental materials.
• Lead the update and implementation of cycle program analysis including managing the quality scoring rubric and systems for reviewing scripts and mail in realtime.
• Attend and take notes for internal and external meetings.
• Maintain departmental systems, including an internal shared drive and monthly newsletter.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in progressive political campaigns, progressive non-profits (with an organizing focus), or within similar entities.
• Comfort and enthusiasm with working in a diverse spaces, along with competence in race equity and gender equity dynamics.
• Comfort with designing presentations in Powerpoint, Google Slides, and Canva.
• Ability to work independently and to drive and manage own workload; ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively by making and meeting team goals.
• Excellent writing, communication, presentation, and time management skills, with attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and a sense of humor.
  
  

Preferred

• Knowledge of and experience with independent expenditure political campaigns.
• Experience with evidence-based campaign practices.
• Experience or training in race equity/anti-racist frameworks; a general understanding of how power intersects with gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and class.
• Competency in reading and writing in Spanish or other language common among New Americans.
  
  

Compensation

This position is full-time and runs through March 31, 2025. Salary is commensurate with experience, $65,000-$75,000 annually.

America Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums, life insurance, long term disability coverage, a monthly cell phone stipend, personal professional development funds, parental leave, and 401 (K) after four months of continuous service with the organization.

America Votes provides a generous paid time off policy including paid vacation; paid sick leave and personal days; at least 10 Federal paid holidays including Juneteenth; and paid organizational time off from at least December 25 to January 1.

To Apply

Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form.

If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.

America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.