Research Scout and Project Coordinator

A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy

1d•$10,000 - $10,000•Remote

About The Position

A More Perfect Union is seeking a temporary, part-time Research Scout & Project Coordinator to support a six-month Project Team. This team will focus on assisting Jewish educators in navigating political and civic divisions within educational settings. The role involves conducting landscape research, coordinating Project Team logistics, synthesizing information, maintaining documentation, and supporting the development and dissemination of a final field resource. The ideal candidate is a skilled researcher, writer, and project manager adept at translating complex ideas into practical tools. This is a remote position reporting to the Vice President, Programs & Partnerships.

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience and/or graduate-level study in research, education, pluralism, Jewish education, civic engagement, program management, facilitation, or a related field.
Exceptional research, analytical, writing, and editing skills.
Excellent organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience conducting literature reviews, environmental scans, or other forms of applied research.
Experience synthesizing complex information into clear, concise, and actionable written products.
Experience supporting collaborative projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Experience coordinating meetings, projects, or learning communities.
Commitment to A More Perfect Union’s Core Values.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, Asana, Notion and project management platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct literature reviews and environmental scans related to civic learning, political polarization, pluralism, dialogue across difference, democratic education, Jewish education, and related topics.
Identify, review, and synthesize relevant research, frameworks, tools, case studies, and practitioner resources.
Develop annotated bibliographies, research briefs, and synthesis memos to inform Project Team discussions and resource development.
Monitor emerging developments, publications, and thought leadership relevant to the Project Team's focus area.
Maintain an organized repository of research, resources, and supporting materials for Project Team participants and staff.
Support development of frameworks, case studies, discussion protocols, implementation guidance, and other resource components.
Support drafting, editing, citation management, and quality control of final deliverables.
Coordinate review and feedback processes with Project Team participants and staff.
Support publication, dissemination, and promotional efforts related to the Project Team's final resource.
Coordinate scheduling, meeting agendas, participant communications, and logistical preparation for monthly Project Team meetings and related planning sessions in collaboration with Project Team leaders and A More Perfect Union staff.
Support smooth execution of virtual meetings, including Zoom setup, resource distribution, and participant follow-up.
Maintain project timelines, track deliverables, and help ensure milestones are completed on schedule.
Attend all Project Team meetings and capture detailed notes, key themes, emerging insights, and action items.
Document educator dilemmas, case studies, resources, and examples surfaced through Project Team discussions.
Identify patterns, recurring challenges, and promising practices emerging across conversations.
Maintain organized documentation systems and shared files to support collaboration and institutional learning.