Polling Research Associate - Political

Hart Research Associates•Washington, WA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

HART RESEARCH, one of the nation's leading public opinion research firms specializing in polling for Democratic candidates and causes is hiring an entry-level Research Associate. If you are a curious “data nerd,” passionate about political change, and are eager to learn while doing work that matters, we encourage you to apply! Hart Research, is committed to maintaining a diverse and welcoming workplace and is proud to be a certified minority-owned business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, veterans and persons with disabilities. Please include a cover letter with your resume. ABOUT THE JOB: Research Associates provide meaningful technical, administrative, and research-related support to our seasoned team of polling strategists. In this position, you will learn the key elements of successful survey research while contributing to a wide-array of client projects, preparing materials and ensuring the quality and accuracy of final deliverables. All positions at Hart Research Associates may be asked to provide support and assistance outside of their core job function. Executing additional duties as requested is a core requirement of every job. Evening and weekend hours may be required. Overtime will be paid for more than 40 hours of week per week. This is a temporary position for the 2026 election cycle with potential to extend to a permanent role in 2027.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or at least 4 years of relevant training/work experience
Keen eye for detail and excellent time-management/organizational skills
Strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills
Strong math skills and experience working with data
Interest and familiarity with Democratic politics
A good listener and thoughtful reader; able to take clear, thorough notes
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
A self-starter, able to work well both independently and collaboratively
Able to work weekends/evenings ( overtime pay provided )

Nice To Haves

Coursework in computer programming, statistics and/or data analytics
Working knowledge of statistical software packages (R, SPSS)
Fluency in Spanish

Responsibilities

Project coordination with internal departments and outside vendors
Gather preliminary data and conduct background research for projects
Program surveys (training provided) and test survey programming
Monitor and take notes for client conference calls, focus groups and other qualitative
Draft questions and help prepare scripts for focus groups
Prepare data tables and PowerPoint decks showcasing research findings
Conduct rigorous quality control checks on quantitative and qualitative data
Proof data in memos, charts, graphs
Work on specialized research projects as requested