Research & Data Assistant

PoliChic Engagement Fund (PCEF), a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization working to engage Texas women in elections and issue advocacy, is looking for an experienced and values-driven individual to join our team as the Research & Data Assistant. The Research & Data Assistant will work closely with PCEF staff to conduct research and track the Fund’s performance. The ideal candidate is goal-oriented, organized, and passionate about the values, priorities, and goals of the PoliChic Engagement Fund.

• Support the Fund’s efforts to bring data and research to bear on local and state advocacy efforts
• Collect, clean, organize, and analyze local and state data
• Review and summarize research pertinent to PCEF’s initiatives
• Collect and chronicle relevant stories and articles about voting rights, election laws, redistricting, women's rights, and other items related to democratic engagement in Texas
• Perform other related duties as needed

• Basic understanding of data analysis, research, program evaluation, or equivalent field
• Interest in Texas History and American Political Systems
• An avid reader of Texas newspapers
• Ability to consume news while maintaining an objective viewpoint
• Passionate about politics and believes in the power of civic engagement and democracy
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and tracks of work
• Professionalism and flexibility amid competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-need, and results-driven environment
• Ability to work with team members in-person and remotely, as well as to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated personal initiative and entrepreneurial attitude
• High attention to detail and understanding that accuracy is a critical skill to this position
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and SurveyMonkey

Email a cover letter and resume to careers@polichictexas.org and include the internship title in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

PoliChic Engagement Fund is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.