Description

Reports to: Research Director 

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Alex Vindman for Florida is seeking a Research Associate to join a growing research team. This person will work with the research team to support rapid response, vetting, and other research needs. 

Responsibilities: 

Conduct research using public records, news clips, campaign finance reports, travel records, personal finance disclosures, and research databases;
Work on team projects to produce comprehensive reports that will be shared with senior staff;
Write rapid response documents on tight timelines with precision and attention to detail;
Identify newsworthy events from news clips and media monitoring reports;
Perform other research duties as needed 

Requirements

Qualifications: 

Excellent writing skills using Microsoft Word and Excel and attention to detail when it comes to organization and formatting;
Experience summarizing primary source documents and information from research databases such as LexisNexis;
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, and a dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive team environment;
Independent and proactive problem-solving skills, with the ability to ask meaningful questions, communicate effectively, and identify potential issues;
Previous campaign experience is preferred; transferable experience in policy, journalism, legal, and other political work is also ideal;
Access to cell phone, laptop, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation
Passion for flipping Florida 
A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and anti-racism 

Valued Non-essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: 

Florida Ties
Spanish Fluency