Associate, Research and Advocacy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement client engagements based on strategies collaboratively designed with senior executives.

• Support the research and advocacy team while also collaborating on communications and public relations activities for clients.

• Manage regular client interactions and meetings by preparing and updating agendas and client-facing materials, establishing clear next steps, and ensuring follow-up notes are provided to clients promptly.

• Analyze publicly available data sets and produce client-facing materials (e.g., presentations, briefing documents).

• Approach tasks with a growth mindset, being open to both giving and receiving constructive feedback.

• Maintain a critical perspective on work and strive to create and deliver final products that surpass expectations.

• Operate with wisdom, precision, and efficiency in a fast-paced work environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Between 1-5 years of professional experience.

• Proven experience in managing projects and engagements; strong project management skills with the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• A solid understanding of and enthusiasm for learning more about education policy and national issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with basic scheduling and administrative responsibilities.

• Eagerness to acquire new skills (e.g., data analysis or survey development tools) and develop subject matter expertise.

• Familiarity with education, workforce development, or social impact is highly preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match.

• Paid health, dental, and vision insurance benefits for employees (100% of premiums covered for employees and 50% subsidization for dependents).

• Company-paid basic term life insurance equal to two times your annual salary.

• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.

• Flexible vacation policy.

• Extensive paid time off, including 20+ firmwide holidays each year.

• Monthly phone/data reimbursement.

• Pre-tax employee payroll contributions for commuter transit benefits.

• Monthly health and wellness stipend.

• Professional Association and Licensing Fees reimbursement with manager approval.