Associate, Research and Advocacy

About Our Client

The organization is a research, communications, and strategy firm focused on advancing educational opportunity and economic mobility. It supports a range of clients including companies, non-profit organizations, and social impact investors operating at the intersection of education and workforce policy and practice.

About the Opportunity

The Associate, Research and Advocacy plays a key role in supporting the research and advocacy practice by managing client engagements and delivering high-quality research and communications materials. This position contributes directly to client success and impact by collaborating with senior executives and cross-functional teams to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute client engagements based on strategies with senior executives.
• Support research, advocacy, and communications activities for clients.
• Manage client meetings, including agendas, materials, and follow-up notes.
• Analyze publicly available data and prepare client-facing documents.
• Maintain a learning mindset and accept feedback.
• Ensure final deliverables meet high standards of quality.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 1-5 years of professional experience.
• Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Interest in education policy and national issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with scheduling and administrative tasks.
• Willingness to learn new skills and develop subject matter expertise.
• Familiarity with education, workforce development, or social impact preferred.

Pay Range and Compensation Package

The starting salary range is $60,000 - $70,000, varying by skills, experience, and location. Salary offers consider internal equity and potential for growth beyond starting pay.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees; partial subsidy for dependents.
• Company-paid basic term life insurance.
• Company-paid long term disability insurance.
• Flexible vacation plan and extensive paid time off including 20+ holidays per year.
• Monthly phone/data reimbursement.
• Pre-tax commuter transit benefits.
• Monthly health and wellness stipend.
• Professional association and licensing fee reimbursement with approval.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note: RemoteHunter is not the Employer of Record (EOR) for this role. Our purpose in this opportunity is to connect exceptional candidates with leading employers. We help job seekers worldwide discover roles that match their goals and guide them to complete their full application directly through the hiring company’s career page or ATS.