Research Associate

National Women's Law Center•Washington, DC

8h•$67,246 - $77,036•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Women’s Law Center seeks a Research Associate with interests in policy-related research and data analysis to provide technical and operational support to its Research team. The Research Associate is an integral part of the research team and assists the team’s research work on the Center’s program areas: reproductive rights and health, workplace justice, education, income security, and child care, as well as cross-cutting initiatives. This is a full-time, exempt position of 37.5 hours per week. The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice—in the courts, in public policy, and in our society—working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls. We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us—especially women of color, LGBTQ people, and low-income women and families. For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women. Find out more at NWLC.org.

Requirements

Experience or interest in research for one or more of the following areas: gender justice, racial justice, reproductive rights and health, workplace justice, education, income security, child care, LGBTQ+ equality, or a related issue.
Strong computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including experience scheduling meetings in Outlook and managing spreadsheets in Excel.
Strong office skills including attention to detail, proofreading, and excellent written and oral communications skills, including ability to keep others informed of status of work.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and complete work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to set and meet deadlines.
Flexibility, and the ability to handle multiple, concurrent tasks effectively.
Commitment to working on gender and racial equity and centering communities of color in their approach to work.
Curiosity about or familiarity with conducting research and evaluating the quality of sources and data.

Nice To Haves

Experience with InDesign and WordPress.
Experience with statistical analysis and coding using Stata.

Responsibilities

Assists in the collection, cleaning, organization, analysis, and factchecking of relevant data for research and program team products and content.
Contributes to research projects and works with research and program teams to develop new research projects and ideas.
Supports the preparation and dissemination of publications, data visualizations, and other content on the NWLC website using InDesign, Tableau, and WordPress.
Responds to inquiries and requests for research.
Implements and maintains tracking systems for upcoming and open federal government data collection periods and communicates deadlines, relevant sign on letters, outreach to partners, and activities related to filing data collection comments.
Provides administrative and logistical support for the Vice President for Research and the Research team at large, including proactive calendar management; coordination of calls/emails, travel, and meeting schedules and logistics; attending and supporting meetings; processing of invoices and expense reports; and expediting contracts through the internal review and approval process.