Research Assistant, Part-time

Civic Nation

Part-time Research Assistant supporting Civic Nation’s democracy initiatives. Tracking election laws, monitoring news and social media, researching developments, and fact-checking voter information.

Posted 8/5/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and analytical skills, with proficiency in Google Suite and Asana for project management. Committed to civic engagement and capable of producing clear, accessible documentation while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Research ExperienceProficiency in Google SuiteNonprofit and Political ExperienceExcellent Written and Verbal CommunicationAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

ResearchFact-CheckingDocument PreparationInformation ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

TeamworkCritical ThinkingMultitaskingProblem-SolvingDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

Google SheetsGoogle CalendarGoogle DocsAsana

Industry Keywords

Civic EngagementDemocratic EngagementNonprofit SectorPolitical EnvironmentLegislative Tracking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Update the 50-state election deadline and law tracker daily, and monitor and record state and local election dates and law updates.
Develop issue one-pagers, memos, reports, explainers, and other documents detailing critical issues for Civic Nation’s democracy initiatives.
Monitor news and social media posts to aid the Communications team in responding to actionable items within relevant news cycles.
Track legislative, legal, and administrative developments regarding Civic Nation’s democracy initiatives.
Fact-check documents and other materials for accuracy in collaboration with the Research Contractor.
Maintain organized documentation and research files.
Perform other reasonable and relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years of research experience, including academic experience and internships.
1+ years of experience in nonprofit and/or political environments, including internships.
Proficiency in Google Suite, including Google Sheets, Google Calendar, and Google Docs, and Asana.
Strong commitment to democratic engagement and involvement with civic engagement activities.
Demonstrated experience balancing multiple projects on tight deadlines.
Demonstrated experience translating large amounts of information into accessible explainers and memos.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to manage large amounts of information and spreadsheets.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong teamwork, critical thinking, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization.
Comfort in a rapidly changing environment and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal-opportunity employer welcoming people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives