UDP Research Associate

Position Summary: United Democracy Project is hiring a Research Associate for the 2026 election cycle. Length of Employment: now through December 31, 2026. The position would work with our multi-member team, conducting research on Members of Congress and candidates running for the House and Senate.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research on congressional candidates in races across the country using a variety of web-based applications
• Searching social media and web-based sites for news and background information on candidates
• Producing research memos for internal staff and outside consultant consumption
• Participating in campaign strategy and poll drafting meetings
• Producing daily political clips
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 1-2 years relevant experience
• Excellent organizational skills with impeccable attention to detail
• Experience managing multiple processes and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that requires flexibility as needs and priorities change
• Experience with MS Excel, MS Word and outlook preferred
• Familiarity with Lexis-Nexis and social media platforms a plus
• Commitment to a strong US-Israel relationship a must
  
  

AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $52,000.00 and $60,000.00 for the position. A job offer within the range will depend on how closely a candidate's skills and experience match the role's requirements. AIPAC also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees’ overall total compensation package. We currently work remotely two days a week and in our offices the other three. AIPAC is an equal-opportunity employer.

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