Lead qualitative and quantitative research and analysis
Lead policy research, analysis, and the identification of opportunities for policy proposals to advance Common Cause’s statewide goals

Requirements

A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and to advancing civil rights through our pro-democracy agenda
A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others
Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth
Ability to build rapport, trust, and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests, and a track record of working collaboratively with others
Ability to manage and meet deadlines for multiple short- and long-term priorities at once, with high attention to detail; strong organization skills, and the ability to manage your time independently
Ability to compel action through both written and verbal communication, including distilling complex concepts for a broad audience, and to differentiate communications as needed for various audiences
Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom
Demonstrated knowledge of and strong interest in current statewide democracy issues, including voting rights, redistricting, campaign finance reform, disinformation, ethics, government transparency, etc.; as well as a demonstrated interest in the unique aspects of North Carolina’s political environment and dynamics.
Have worked on public advocacy campaigns related to democracy, elections, voting rights and civil rights
Have developed research, analysis and communications strategies that drive successful campaigns.
Have managed coalitions or groups that represent stakeholders with diverse interests to achieve a goal
Willing to have a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged on posts and creating content on behalf of the organization (as needed, Common Cause may provide accounts for staff members to use).
Ability to travel overnight 1-2 times per year for team and/or all staff retreats
Ability to work in-person at the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh up to 3 days per week during legislative session and to travel around North Carolina 2-3 days per month.
Per our nonpartisan policy, Common Cause staff members may not currently be in elected office (or running for office); on the Steering Committee or Finance Committee for any political candidate; or affiliated with the leadership of a political party

Benefits

A robust healthcare plan that covers 97% of employee’s medical care, 100% of employee’s vision and dental benefits, and 75% of family medical care and 100% of family vision and dental benefits
Generous Paid Time Off including 20 Days of Vacation and 10 observed Holidays per year, and additional days off for Thanksgiving and Winter break
Flexible spending accounts
A 401k retirement savings plan, with Employer Match after 1 year of service
Dependent Care and Pet Care Support when you travel for work
Funds for professional development
And more! See more details here: https://www.commoncause.org/our-benefits/

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

qualitative researchquantitative researchpolicy analysiscommunications strategiespublic advocacy campaignsresearch analysis

Soft Skills

commitment to equityopenness to feedbackability to build rapportstrong organization skillsability to manage time independentlystrong written communicationstrong verbal communicationcollaborative work