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Political Research Associate

Climate Power

About Climate Power

Climate Power is a strategic communications organization focused on winning the politics of climate. We’re educating Americans about our climate progress, highlighting how clean energy investments benefit local communities, and holding Big Oil accountable for polluting our air and water. We use data-backed messages to pave a path for bold action and shine a light on the price of ignoring the climate crisis would cost our health, economy, and future generations.

It’s our job to tell the story of how climate action and clean energy investment are rebuilding our economy, lowering energy costs, and protecting our planet for future generations. We call out disinformation from bad actors like the Big Oil lobby, and make the climate stakes real for voters. Learn more about our organization and work here: Climate Power: Who We Are!

About This Role

This is a temporary position to support Climate Power’s work through the election cycle. It is expected that this role will end November 30, 2024.Climate Power has an immediate opening for a Political Research Associate to help the Research team highlight the importance of climate and clean energy investments, sell the benefits of climate action, and block efforts to dismantle climate progress. The Research Associate is a member of Climate Power’s Research Department and will support the team’s daily operations.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Current Events Monitoring: The Political Research Associate will be responsible for monitoring electoral candidates’ statements and actions on climate. The Political Associate will also assist the team with monitoring needs during rapid-response moments. 
  • General Research Responsibilities: The Political Research Associate will assist team members with general research tasks, including database entry and maintenance and gathering quotes, campaign finance filings, and other background information.
  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration: As a member of the Research Department, the Associate will collaborate with and respond to research questions from other Climate Power teams, including Communications and Digital.
  • Research Content Creation: The Political Research Associate will help the Oil & Gas Research Manager and Political Research Director gather facts and write research bullets for reports and other opposition research products. 
  • Administrative Tasks: The Research Political Associate will assist with some administrative tasks, including updating project trackers and organizing daily political monitoring. 
  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as need and capacity dictate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • 1 year of experience working for a congressional office, non-profit advocacy organization, or electoral campaign is preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality of work.
  • Strong news judgment and understanding of the political and electoral landscape are preferred.
  • Familiarity with political research writing and research tools, including LexisNexis and campaign finance filings, is a plus. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Works well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workplace required.
  • If you do not meet all of the requirements and believe you are a good fit, we encourage you to apply but be sure to uplift all experience that aligns with both our essential and desired qualifications.

Location & Hours of Operations

  • Climate Power is a remote-first organization based in Washington, DC. This position can be located anywhere in the United States, but must be able to work Monday - Friday, 9 am - 6 pm EST, plus weekends and evenings as the work dictates.

Compensation

  • Climate Power offers a competitive compensation package including an experience-based salary (please ensure that all relevant experience is included on your resume) and comprehensive benefits, including the following:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 100% paid for employee 50% for their dependents
  • Unlimited Paid Time off, including every other Friday and extended summer, fall, and winter breaks
  • 401(k) with 5% match
  • Education Assistance, including student loan repayment program
  • Sabbatical Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Monthly Tech Allowance
  • Cell Phone Stipend
  • Work From Home Stipend for home office furniture
  • Employee Wellness & Treat Yourself Funds

Our Hiring Timeline and Process

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and will continue to interview until the position is filled (posting will remain up until the position is filled).

An ideal start date would be on or before April 2, 2024. This is a temporary position and is expected to run through November 30, 2024.

Our interview process generally involves 3 rounds of interviews, ranging in length from 30-60 minutes. All interviews will be conducted via Google Meets or Zoom. Successful candidates who move forward in the hiring process will be invited to complete a skills assessment activity (for which they will receive compensation) and will undergo a vetting process, including reference and background checks to ensure cultural and political alignment.

Climate Power is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, or sexual orientation.

Additionally, Climate Power is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Climate Power will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview and hiring process.

If reasonable accommodation is needed in the interview process, please accessibility@climatepower.us. Requests for updates in the hiring/interview process should not be sent to this email.

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