Research Associate at National Women's Law Center

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

77036.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Policy Research, Data Collection, Data Cleaning, Organization, Fact-checking, Data Visualization, InDesign, Tableau, WordPress, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Proofreading, Written Communication, Oral Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The Position The National Women’s Law Center seeks a Research Associate with interests in policy-related research and data analysis to provide technical and operational support to its Research team. The Research Associate is an integral part of the research team and assists the team’s research work on the Center’s program areas: reproductive rights and health, workplace justice, education, income security, and child care, as well as cross-cutting initiatives. This is a full-time, exempt position of 37.5 hours per week. The Organization The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice—in the courts, in public policy, and in our society—working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls. We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us—especially women of color, LGBTQ people, and low-income women and families. For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women. Find out more at NWLC.org. Responsibilities Assists in the collection, cleaning, organization, analysis, and factchecking of relevant data for research and program team products and content. Contributes to research projects and works with research and program teams to develop new research projects and ideas. Supports the preparation and dissemination of publications, data visualizations, and other content on the NWLC website using InDesign, Tableau, and WordPress. Responds to inquiries and requests for research. Implements and maintains tracking systems for upcoming and open federal government data collection periods and communicates deadlines, relevant sign on letters, outreach to partners, and activities related to filing data collection comments. Provides administrative and logistical support for the Vice President for Research and the Research team at large, including proactive calendar management; coordination of calls/emails, travel, and meeting schedules and logistics; attending and supporting meetings; processing of invoices and expense reports; and expediting contracts through the internal review and approval process. Qualifications A candidate must possess: Experience or interest in research for one or more of the following areas: gender justice, racial justice, reproductive rights and health, workplace justice, education, income security, child care, LGBTQ+ equality, or a related issue. Strong computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including experience scheduling meetings in Outlook and managing spreadsheets in Excel. Strong office skills including attention to detail, proofreading, and excellent written and oral communications skills, including ability to keep others informed of status of work. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and complete work in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and collaboratively. Ability to set and meet deadlines. Flexibility, and the ability to handle multiple, concurrent tasks effectively. Commitment to working on gender and racial equity and centering communities of color in their approach to work. Curiosity about or familiarity with conducting research and evaluating the quality of sources and data. Additional preferred skills and knowledge: Experience with InDesign and WordPress. Experience with statistical analysis and coding using Stata. Key Relationships The Research Associate reports to the Vice President for Research and will work with members of the research team and colleagues across the National Women’s Law Center. Compensation & Benefits A salary within the range of $67,246-$77,036 will be provided to the successful candidate, consistent with the National Women’s Law Center’s compensation framework. The successful candidate’s salary within this range will be determined by the number of years of relevant experience they bring to the role. The Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, and four weeks of annual vacation. NWLC is a non-profit organization whose headquarters and staff are based in Washington, D.C. at our new office at 1350 Eye Street N.W. This role is based in D.C. and will be eligible for some telework while also being expected to work in person on a regular basis. The successful candidate will need to live in or relocate to the DMV (broadly defined as D.C., Maryland, or Virginia). Classification NWLC recognizes a staff bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is included in NWLC’s bargaining unit. Specific employment terms are subject to collective bargaining. How to Apply To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining how your professional background is a good fit for this position. Resumes should include exact start and end dates (month and year) of employment, as well as the average number of hours worked per week in each job. Applications accepted until position is filled. Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview. We kindly request that interested parties refrain from calling, emailing, or visiting NWLC’s offices to express interest or check on the status of their application. The National Women’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all genders, gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans. At NWLC, our diversity is our strength, and the variety of lived experiences that connect our teammates to the mission of gender justice is our superpower. We know that members of marginalized groups tend to apply for positions only if they believe they are a 100% match for the role. If you are passionate about NWLC’s mission and think you can be successful in this role, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Reasonable Accommodations If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org.

Responsibilities

The Research Associate assists the research team by collecting, cleaning, organizing, analyzing, and fact-checking data for various products related to reproductive rights, workplace justice, and income security. This role also supports the preparation and dissemination of publications and provides administrative and logistical support to the Vice President for Research and the Research team.