Stand Together

Director of Research and Insights

Stand Together

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Virginia • United States

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Lead

About the role

  • Lead the design and execution of polling, focus groups, IDIs, and mixed-method research projects
  • Develop long-term research priorities aligned with organizational strategy
  • Manage external research vendors, pollsters, consultants, and staff
  • Ensure methodological rigor, compliance, and quality control
  • Produce polling memos, briefing decks, and executive summaries
  • Develop message-testing frameworks
  • Translate research into actionable guidance for: legislative strategy, regulatory engagement, & communications and messaging
  • Partner closely with public affairs, communications, and policy teams
  • Support rapid-response research for emerging issues
  • Maintain an internal insights library and knowledge base
  • Strengthen YESF’s reputation as a trusted insights partner
  • Present findings to lawmakers, donors, coalition partners, and media
  • Support fundraising and grant reporting with data-driven evidence
  • Represent YESF in research-related coalitions and convenings

Requirements

  • 7+ years in polling, research, public affairs, political research, analytics, or related fields
  • Demonstrated experience managing statewide or national research projects
  • Strong understanding of political, regulatory, and advocacy environments
  • Proven ability to translate data into strategy
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills
  • Experience working with senior leaders and external stakeholders
  • Commitment to the vision of **yes. every kid.**
  • Integrity, humility, and an entrepreneurial attitude.
Benefits
  • Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
  • A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
  • Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
  • Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
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