Research Associate

Job Title: Research Associate
Reports to: Research Director
Salary: $49,000 - $54,000, Plus see below for details on the DPW generous benefits package
Location: Madison, WI
Start date: May 2024
Application Deadline: April 22nd, 2024 (Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Deadlines may be shortened or extended as necessary. There is no guarantee this posting will remain open
until the deadline or be closed on the deadline. This is a suggested timeframe based on organization needs.)

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About The Democratic Party of Wisconsin: WisDems is nationally recognized as one of the country’s highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations. During the 2024 cycle, WisDems will drive massive programs to defend the Democratic majority in the United States Senate by re-electing Senator Tammy Baldwin, to re-elect President Biden for a second term, elect progressive candidates up and down the ballot, and work to build volunteer-led coalitions for the long term. WisDems’ work is grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural/suburban/urban divide. Our work continues year-round, collaborating with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites. We seek outstanding applicants who share our values and vision to join the team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive.

The Opportunity: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is seeking a Senate Research Associate to join our team. The individual in this role will be a key part of DPW’s efforts to maintain accuracy and hold Republicans accountable in the 2024 election cycle.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work alongside members of the DPW and Tammy Baldwin for Senate teams to produce narrative self and opposition research documents using a wide array of public records materials.
• Contribute significantly to vetting operations related to the U.S. Senate race.
• Help execute rapid response projects with accuracy and precision.
• Assist with media and ad monitoring operations.
• On year requirements include working outside of normal work hours; including canvassing and other election-preparation as necessary.

Qualifications (Required):

• Growth Mindset - Able to take and implement feedback.
• Relentlessly Goal-Oriented - Enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals. Keeps calm in stressful situations. Has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
• Cultural Competency - Able to build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities. Understands how to take an inclusive lens into all aspects of work.
• Demonstrated Research Success - Has effectively researched complex topics which exhibits curiosity and self motivation to hone political instincts and grow within a campaign.
• Discretion and Sound Judgment - Able to remain professional, confident and calm in uncomfortable, even hostile, situations.
• Attention to Detail – Able to recall details large and small, and a commitment to accuracy.
• Multitasking In A Fast Paced Environment - Able to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy and efficiently juggle multiple tasks.
• Political Experience - Has up to one year of experience in political research, academic research, government, communications, or a related field, including volunteer, school and intern work.
• Strong Writing Skills - Has exceptional written competencies, including the use of proper punctuation and grammar.
• Familiarity with Work Tools - Has experience with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Dropbox.

Qualifications (Preferred):

• Prior experience using research tools like LexisNexis and media monitoring tools like TVEyes.
• Prior experience working on a political campaign.
• Familiarity with public records retrieval and analysis.
• Additional consideration will be given to candidates with Wisconsin ties

Benefits: Great benefits including; excellent health care ($1/month), dental ($1/month), vision ($1/month), life insurance (free), short term and long-term disability (free), TalkSpace virtual therapy, free Calm premium subscription, mileage reimbursement, monthly cell phone stipend, paid vacation days (starting at 10 days), retirement plan with 3% employer match, 4 floating holidays, 9 paid holidays.

Equity and Inclusion: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. In order to be successful at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin candidates must have the cultural competence to successfully work with a diverse array of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Indigenous, AAPI, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQIA+ communities. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note on COVID-19: Candidates will be required to verify that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment, except where prohibited by law. Fully vaccinated includes receiving any booster shots recommended by the CDC or other public health authorities within the timeframe recommended. Reasonable accommodations due to disability, medical condition, or bona fide religious belief will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

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