Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Civitech
Job overview
The Research Fellow at Civitech supports research and project management to build a comprehensive database on U.S. government officeholders and candidates, contributing to increasing civic participation and progressive causes.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves conducting complex research, quality assurance on datasets, data extraction and upload, and managing projects including delegating tasks, monitoring progress, and communicating with distributed teams to ensure timely and accurate data delivery.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a temporary salary of $50,000 per year based on experience and qualifications, but it is not eligible for benefits as it is a fixed-term fellowship.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 1-3 years of project management experience, strong communication and time management skills, with preferred skills including political data experience and proficiency in SQL and GIS.
Work environment and culture
Civitech values integrity, collaboration, boldness, and changemaking, emphasizing diversity and remote-first work across 27 states with an Austin, TX office.
Company information
Civitech is a public benefit corporation founded in 2019 focused on building tools to increase civic participation and support progressive causes, serving over 500 partners including nonprofits and political committees.
Team overview
The Research Fellow joins the Data Acquisition team focused on extracting and managing civic data, reporting to a project manager and working with remote researchers and contractors.
Job location and travel
The job is remote within Civitech's footprint of 27 states or at their Austin, TX co-working space, with no visa sponsorship available.
Unique job features
The role is a fixed-term fellowship emphasizing civic data research and project management with a focus on innovative data tools to support democracy.
Company overview
Civitech is a technology company focused on empowering civic engagement and enhancing democratic processes through innovative software solutions. The company provides tools and platforms that assist political campaigns, advocacy groups, and organizations in voter outreach, data management, and digital strategy. Founded in 2019, Civitech aims to make democracy more accessible and equitable by leveraging technology to increase voter participation and streamline campaign operations. They generate revenue through subscription-based services and partnerships with civic organizations. Their mission-driven approach emphasizes social impact, making them a key player in the intersection of technology and democracy.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in managing complex research projects, data quality assurance, and handling large datasets, especially using tools like SQL and Google Sheets, to align with Civitech's Data Acquisition team's needs.
Emphasize your project management skills, including delegation, remote team coordination, milestone tracking, and proactive communication, as these are critical for supporting Civitech's research verticals.
Apply through multiple channels such as Civitech’s official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of consideration.
Connect with current employees or team members in the Data Acquisition or Research divisions at Civitech on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Civitech projects, expressing enthusiasm for their mission to increase civic participation, or asking about their experience working remotely within Civitech’s footprint.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'data extraction,' 'normalization,' 'SQL,' 'project management,' 'civic data,' 'quality assurance,' and 'remote team management' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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