Research Associate at Research Collaborative

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research Synthesis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Research Instrument Development, Writing, Editing, Detail-Oriented, Proactive, Organized, Impact-Oriented, Equity, Collaboration, Adaptability, Curiosity, Communication

Industry

Research Services

Description

Research Collaborative (RC) seeks a Research Associate, an early-career role for emerging researchers with prior hands-on experience supporting public opinion projects. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Research, the Research Associate will draft and synthesize recurring research products, produce first drafts of memos, and support instrument development. This role is a key part of ensuring our research translates into clear, actionable insights for movement partners and informs strategies to counter authoritarian threats. The person who will succeed in this role enjoys using well-honed analysis and writing skills to translate research into clear, accurate summaries from our extensive quantitative and qualitative public opinion research. They are curious, detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to roll up their sleeves and to help on a variety of projects — and thrive in dynamic and responsive environments. Organizational Background Research Collaborative is a public utility for the progressive, pro-democracy movement. We deliver narrative strategy, opinion research, and messaging guidance to counter fascism and advance progress toward a full democracy, where freedom belongs to all of us — no exceptions. We equip movement partners with the tools they need to cut through the noise, activate the public, and reclaim our shared future. Key Elements of Work Support research synthesis and communication: Draft research summaries, memos, toolkits, and briefings that translate results into clear, actionable insights for partners and the broader movement. Contribute to data analysis and data visualization: Review toplines, crosstabs, memos, and presentation decks to extract key stats, verify claims, and flag inconsistencies for senior staff. Produce charts and tables, ensuring accessibility. Assist with research instrument development: Help draft survey questions, focus group guides, and other research tools, and provide feedback to improve clarity, consistency, and quality across projects. Lead a recurring research roundup: Track and vet relevant external public opinion research and summarize key findings into biweekly research roundups for internal and external stakeholders, requiring minimal edits. Provide administrative and logistical support: Maintain organized research systems (e.g., RC Research Google Drive, question bank, and evidence library), draft communications, take notes in meetings, and support other research-related tasks as needed. Experienced with public opinion research: Has prior experience supporting quantitative or qualitative research — such as analyzing data, drafting survey questions or focus group guides, or summarizing toplines and crosstabs. Thoughtful and skeptical: Pressure-tests findings. Checks wording, spots instrument gaps, evaluates alternative interpretations, and validates before extrapolating. Brings a desire to deepen their craft and sharpen their analytical lens. Strong writer and editor: Able to distill complex research findings into clear, concise, and compelling summaries, memos, and talking points tailored for different audiences. Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized: Manages multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, conscientious, follows through on commitments, stays on schedule, anticipates roadblocks, and maintains accuracy and quality in all aspects of work. Impact-oriented: Motivated by advancing pro-democracy work. Values collaboration, teamwork, and shared success. Comfortable with shared credit. Committed to equity: Consider and value the voices of communities that have been most directly impacted by racism and white supremacy in all the work you do. Be able to recognize personal shortcomings when it comes to equity and inclusion, and work proactively to minimize those gaps. Able to collaborate with staff with diverse working styles and access needs. Flexible and adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly shifting environment, adjusts easily to changing priorities, and approaches new challenges with curiosity and creativity. Research has shown that women and members of historically marginalized groups often only apply to jobs when they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications. Please resist that conditioning! We are committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and diverse company, and we strongly desire applicants with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. Even if you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every qualification listed, we still encourage you to reach out and apply! Location This is a remote position open to candidates anywhere in the United States and will involve occasional travel. This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary of $75,000. We offer a highly competitive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and growth, including: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family at no cost to you; Employer-paid disability and life insurance; 4 weeks paid vacation, 2 weeks sick leave, 9 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays; Up to 12 weeks of family and medical leave, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage; A monthly employer-funded healthcare reimbursement account; A 401(k) with 5% employer contribution that vests on your first day on the job — no match required; An employer-provided computer and a monthly work-from-home stipend; and An annual professional development budget of $1,500. How to Apply We’re looking for someone who is proactive, collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. If that’s you, please apply by submitting your résumé and responses to the prompts below (250-word limit per prompt). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to submissions received by November 21, 2025. Why do you want to work at Research Collaborative? How does our mission to fight fascism align with your own values and experience? Tell us about a time when you helped turn research findings into insights or recommendations. What was the research about, and how did you contribute to interpreting or communicating the results? How have you incorporated principles of equity and inclusion into your life, research, and/or work in the past? Equity Statement Research Collaborative is committed to building a true democracy — one that is multiracial, equitable, and representative — and we know that begins within our own organization. We work to create a workplace rooted in justice, inclusion, and belonging, where staff are supported to cultivate their strengths, narrow their gaps, grow through feedback, and center the voices of communities most impacted by racism, white supremacy, and authoritarianism. We especially encourage applications from people who have been historically excluded from political and research spaces, including women, Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, immigrants, refugees, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people.

Responsibilities

The Research Associate will draft and synthesize research products, produce first drafts of memos, and support instrument development. This role ensures research translates into clear, actionable insights for movement partners.