Operations and Research Assistant, CLI

Posted August 17, 2026 • Expires October 16, 2026 • Full-time

About the role

The Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI), the research and education arm of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, is committed to bringing the power of science, medicine, and research to bear in life-related policymaking, media, and debates to promote a culture and polity of life. This full-time position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Operations (50%):
  • Internal coordination: Serve as the point of contact for all logistics and coordination between SBA and CLI on IT matters, databases, events, programs, website inbox, and other operational needs.
  • Weekly tracker maintenance: Regularly maintain and update media, court citation, and testimony tracking documents.
  • Conference Planning: Assist with coordination of scholar participation in nationwide conferences/events by scheduling travel, hotel, registrations, and shipment of conference materials.
  • Scheduling: Coordinate calendar meetings between CLI staff and other entities including staff, associate scholars, and external participants, including weekly CLI meetings and serving as a notetaker for follow-up activities.
  • Other operational duties as assigned.
• Research and/or Social Media (50%):
  • Support research and editing processes by proofreading or fact-checking publications and formatted materials or performing basic research duties.
  • Assist Lozier Library staff and expert work group members with various research projects, as assigned.
  • Train new users on library access.
  • May assist with content creation for social media platforms based upon CLI research.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Strongly pro-life and committed to academic research in defense of life.
• Highly organized and attentive to deadlines.
• Excellent writing, editing, and grammatical skills.
• Exacting attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability in research and communications or strong willingness to learn.
• Comfortable with computer work including extensive data entry, with precise attention to detail.
• Able to operate effectively as part of a team as well as independently.
• Professional demeanor and experience working with senior-level individuals.
• Basic editing and proofreading skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Teams.
• 1-2 years professional experience in a research environment.

Work Environment

• Headquartered in Arlington, VA office; operates in a professional office environment.
• Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
• Work is generally done sitting, talking, hearing, and typing; may be required to lift objects up to 20 lbs.
• 40 hours per week; weekend and overnight work is not expected.
• Occasional travel may be required for this position (5% of the time, primarily for conferences).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit portfolio including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K plan with employer match.
• Life insurance policy.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Free onsite parking.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.

Pay

$48,000 - $55,000 annually.

Organizational Culture

Charlotte Lozier Institute has experienced tremendous growth over the last 10 years, and we are on track for even more growth in the coming years. The person who fills this position should model our core values of being sacrificial, ambitious, scrappy, and an excellent team-player. Our employees are experts in their fields, hard workers, and are incredibly dedicated to ending abortion. They are team-oriented with a sacrificial mindset to help one another in our shared mission. We leverage every available opportunity to make advances for the unborn and their mothers.