Senior Research Associate at Equis Research

About

Equis is a set of organizations (including Equis Research, Equis Institute, and EquisLabs) working to create a better understanding of Latinos, innovate new approaches to reach and engage them, and invest in the leadership and infrastructure for long-term change and increased engagement.

At Equis Research we lean into the complexities of Latino voters in the United States, ensuring they get the sophistication of treatment and level of attention that matches their critical role in the electorate. We act as a public utility, using a diversity of tools (polling, qualitative insights, digital testing, voter data and analytics, along with best practices from other sectors) to shape the decisions of the political and policy ecosystem. People who are invisible in the data are invisible to campaigns and decision-makers; we aim to make them visible, and shift from a paradigm of neglect to one of engagement. Some of our previous public analysis is available here.

Position Summary

The Senior Research Associate is a dynamic researcher who executes on projects including but not limited to Equis’ flagship electoral research series – encompassing polls, focus groups, in-depth interviews, and/or message testing. They work alongside the Research Director to develop actionable, data-driven insights and recommendations on how to better engage Latino voters in competitive states/districts. In addition to project management, the Senior Research Associate contributes to analysis of the research and produces deliverables including high-quality memos and decks for both internal and external audiences. The Senior Research Associate also owns internal and external research requests related to the electoral research series, including those that come from funders and partners. Finally, the Senior Research Associate manages limited relationships with key partners and other stakeholders that play a role in our research.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively participates in project brainstorming and ideation alongside the Research Director
• Leads individual research projects in selected battleground states/districts, from initial conception through execution and rollout. They may also own and/or provide support to other department projects as needed
• Collaborates with the Research Director to develop data-driven insights and recommendations about Latino voters to be shared with partners and other stakeholders
• Produces high-quality memos, proposals, and presentations for external and internal audiences
• Maintains relationships and communication related to their assigned partners and relevant stakeholders, keeping them updated on project progress and shares relevant research materials and findings
• Coordinates with external vendors, such as pollsters, and with internal Equis departments to ensure individual projects are completed effectively and on time
• Serves as the main point of contact for research requests related to electoral research and associated research projects
• Provides guidance and support to the Research Associate, including assistance during the execution of their projects, as needed
• Collaborates closely with other Managers/Deputy Directors to ensure coordination between projects as needed, identify opportunities for cross-team collaboration, and improve overall cross-departmental synergy

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years overall experience
• 1 year experience with and/or knowledge of survey research and qualitative research
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write and/or edit in Spanish and cultural fluency
• Experience working with publicly available data on US voters, such as census data
• Working understanding of the political ecosystem and partners who engage Latino voters
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
• Commitment to the core Equis goal of building Latino political power
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, flexible and able to adapt to evolving priorities; demonstrated ability to pick up new skills quickly
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Working knowledge of and/ or experience working with Latino communities, campaigns, or politics with demonstrated awareness of racial and ethnic bias in data collection and analysis

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• The ability to communicate with colleagues, partners, and clients via phone, video call, and email

Work Environment

Equis is a national remote office environment with team members located across all continental U.S. time zones. Candidates should be prepared to either work from home or a location of their choosing that is located within the continental United States.

This position requires the ability to work core hours Monday through Friday in your local time. This position will require occasional travel, approximately twice per year.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt, remote position, with a competitive salary range of $84,000 - $94,000 per year. This salary range represents a good faith estimate of what Equis may pay for this position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as budget availability and commensurate with the selected candidates’ experience.

Our generous Benefits Package includes 100% Medical, Dental, Vision at no premium for employees, Company Paid Life Insurance, Health Reimbursement Account with employer contribution, Unlimited PTO, generous paid holidays, 4% Employer Match 401(k), Annual Professional Development Stipend, Work-from-home Stipend, Paid Parental Leave, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, wellness stipend and Emergency Relief Fund. Equis observes office-wide holiday closures in accordance with the federal government alongside additional summer and winter breaks.

How to Apply

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Please send your resume and cover letter via our career page. In the submission of an application, your consent is provided to share your resume with partnering organizations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, predisposing genetic characteristic, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please email ptc @equislabs.us.