Project Associate (Election Year Hire)
Project Associate (Election Year Hire)
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Are you a motivated self-starter who enjoys hard work and learning new things Do you have an interest in politics and how campaign
strategies are formed Then wed love to have you join us as an Election Year Project Associate on our team! This entry-level position offers you an opportunity to strengthen your grasp of baseline research skills and showcase your proficient proofing and copy-editing this role attention to detail is paramount. You will proofread data and writing for accuracy and will format initial drafts of quantitative research deliverables and presentation packages. You will support our senior staff by conducting background research preparing materials monitoring
surveys and reviewing data and providing baseline social listening support on projects with digital communication components. You
will coordinate with other internal departments to ensure we meet all project needs. This role also offers you an opportunity to flex your project
management muscles! Under supervision from our senior team you will serve as the main point of contact with vendors overseeing all
aspects of research in the field including budget tracking. As an Election Year Project Associate at GQR you will receive mentorship and
training to help you grow your skills and network for personal and professional development. We will look to you to be a team-player offering ideas and demonstrating to our team your willingness to pitch in and help your colleagues and team succeed. Our Project Associates also serve as mentors to our Interns helping to guide and support their growth through direct mentorship and hands-on training.
The Ideal Candidate Has:
1. A hardworking attitude
2. Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced
environment
3. Unparalleled attention to detail
4. Flexibility to changing situations and needs both internal and
external
5. Strong time management skills
6. Effective communication skills to manage both up and down
7. Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
8. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
9. Basic knowledge in the design development and
implementation of qualitative and quantitative research methods a plus
10. Knowledge of campaign structures and processes a plus
11. Proficiency with social listening tools a plus
12. Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus
Hours: Standard hours in our DC office Monday Friday 9am to 6pm. Additional hours and availability as needed.
Please note that this is an in-office position 5 days a week.
Travel Requirements: N/A
Special Equipment and/or Stipends:
Laptop standard.
Personal use cellphone stipend.
Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in relevant field (including but not limited to political science public policy
international relations statistics math business)
Benefits: As a full-time employee you will also be eligible for GQRs full suite of
benefits including:
Medical dental and vision insurance for you and eligible dependents percent of premium costs covered by GQR
Basic life accidental death and dismemberment short-term
and long-term disability insurance 100% of premium costs
covered by GQR
401(k) retirement plan
Paid vacation sick and personal leave time
GQR a woman-owned and operated business has used sophisticated polling and opinion research to help leading candidates parties government leaders corporations and advocacy groups across the United States and around the world for over four decades.
Interested parties should apply via the GQR Careers page at We apologize that we will only be able to respond to those applicants invited to interview.
GQR is committed to building a diverse team and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment regardless of race religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability age or veteran status.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
