1h ago
Researcher (Contract)
Austin, TX
$31.2k-$38.5k / year
contract RemoteTechnology / Civic Tech
🛠 Tech Stack
💼 About This Role
You'll conduct research on elections, candidates, and elected offices for a public benefit corporation focused on civic participation. Your work will directly support Democratic candidates and progressive causes. Accuracy and timeliness are critical as your research powers tools used by over 500 partners.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Research elections at all levels from national to local special districts
- Investigate candidate experience, qualifications, and issue stances
- Document roles and responsibilities of elected offices
- Maintain accurate records of current office holders
📋 Requirements
- Attention to detail for accurate research
- Time management to meet deadlines
- Clear communication skills
- Comfort with ambiguity and creative research methods
✨ Nice to Have
- Experience with political data
- Proficiency in SQL
- Proficiency in GIS
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 🌍 Remote work anywhere in the U.S.
- 💰 Competitive hourly pay $15-$18.50/hr
🚩 Heads Up
- Hourly wage range is low for a researcher with required skills
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