Senior Associate, Research Team

Vote Rev Action Fund

6d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Associate will help manage a large-scale canvassing operation deploying a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of Site-Based Relational Postcards (SBRP) ahead of the 2026 general election. The Senior Associate will report to the Project Director and collaborate closely with other members of our Research and Program Team. In coordination with the VRAF Field Director on the ground, the Senior Associate will remotely manage the paid canvass firm’s implementation of the trial and own key relationships with firm leadership. The Senior Associate will monitor progress to goal, identify overall trends in the canvassing data and quality reports, and problem-solve to keep the trial on track. The Senior Associate will contribute to all elements of the tactic development and trial implementation including design, ideation, and research. This role will require flexibility, creativity, and an openness to trying new practices. We are dedicated to creating an organization that reflects the diversity of the country we serve. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and others who are underrepresented in campaigns and voter engagement nonprofits to apply.

Requirements

• Campaign Exposure. At least one cycle in a field organizing management role (electoral campaign, paid canvassing, or allied organization preferred).
• Partner Management. Proven experience managing professional relationships with partners, vendors, or external clients.
• Effective Communicator. Proactive communication that bridges gaps between diverse groups, utilizes inquiry, and ensures all stakeholders are informed through consistent follow-through.
• Operational Discipline. Demonstrated logistical experience and organizational skills, including proficiency in Google Workspace and a readiness to master tools like Slack and Asana.
• Problem Solving. A practical, hands-on approach to troubleshooting, with the ability to quickly resolve issues or adjust tactics in a field environment.
• Research Mindset. An eagerness to learn research methods and adapt canvassing practices based on findings, prioritizing a growth mindset and a willingness to learn from both successes and failures. Direct research experience is not required, just excitement about trying new things and learning from both successes and failures!
• Mission Alignment. A value-driven commitment to the voter contact space and a track record of translating support for disenfranchised groups into concrete, impactful action.
• Capability to travel to either Detroit, Michigan, Toledo, Ohio, or Columbus, Ohio during the duration of the program. Additional travel expenses will be reimbursed by Vote Rev Action Fund.
• Willingness work a regular Tuesday-Saturday work schedule and be flexible to changes closer to Election Day.
• Ability to work between the hours of 10am-6pm EST and flexibility to work different hours occasionally.
• Commitment to the mission of the organization: to design and quickly mainstream field-tested voter engagement innovations to amplify the power of historically disenfranchised communities
• Commitment to understanding and actively opposing racism and promoting equity
• Commitment to working with and for teams of diverse individuals and to reducing disparities in whose voice is heard in the electoral space
• Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and ability to build relationships and collaborate across lines of difference.

Nice To Haves

• At least one cycle at the Regional Organizing Director level or higher
• Experience with voter file data and management systems (Voterbuilder/VAN, PDI, Reach, Impactive, TargetSmart, Grassroots Unwired, or any similar tools.)
• Experience coming up with and implementing creative campaign strategies, and establishing ways to determine their effectiveness
• Experience working with or for a paid canvass firm
• Experience or familiarity with Michigan and/or Ohio political landscapes and community issues

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily canvassing operations and ensure the tactic is being implemented effectively.
• Lead daily check-in meetings between VRAF staff and the canvassing team.
• Monitor canvassing and quality control data.
• Work with the data team and Field Director to identify trends and learnings and to ideate solutions.
• Deliver feedback to canvass firm leadership.
• Manage communication channels between the VRAF team, canvass firm leadership, and field staff. Communicate needs, learnings, and program developments.
• Manage logistics and reporting (e.g. presenting updates on the implementation to other members of the VRAF team).
• Monitor progress to goal and ideate plans to increase program success.
• Contribute to written synthesis of project lessons.
• Fill in wherever is needed to execute the program.
• The position may involve supporting Site-Based Relational Postcards or Vote Tripling programs outside the RCT context and geography. Responsibilities would remain similar.

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off for all federal holidays and 4.5 days of personal PTO, accrued at a rate of 1.5 days per month
• Five days of sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed