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Civitech · 8 hours ago

Researcher (Contract)

Civitech is a public benefit corporation dedicated to creating a fairer and more equitable democracy by building the tools and infrastructure needed to increase civic participation. The Researchers are responsible for researching various topics related to elections, candidates, and elected positions, ensuring the accuracy of their findings to support the organization's mission.

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Responsibilities

Researching a wide range of topics, including elections at all levels from national races to local special districts
Researching candidates for selected elections, including their experience, qualifications, incumbent status, and issue stances
Researching elected positions, such as the roles and responsibilities of offices and eligibility requirements
Researching current office holders, including their years in office
Experimenting with novel data collection processes and working with developers to give feedback on new internal data tools
Problem-solving a pain point in existing research processes with your teammates
Assisting full-time and part-time employees on the Research team with the creation of training materials
Mentoring new researchers and helping them become more efficient

Qualification

Research skillsAttention to detailTime managementSQL proficiencyGIS proficiencyCommunication skillsProblem-solvingMentoring

Required

Strong attention to detail—our work relies on the accuracy of your research!
Excellent time management and personal organization that allows you to meet deadlines
Skill in communicating clearly and proactively as needed (e.g., if you are unsure about something or need an extension)
Comfort navigating ambiguity (e.g., if finding the details about a local office requires you to go down a rabbit hole of creative research methods, which is not unheard of, you're ready and able to dive in)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills
Committed to leveraging technology and data products to increase civic participation

Preferred

Experience working with political data
Proficiency with SQL and GIS

Company

Civitech

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Civitech is a political technology startup devoted to applying technology-based solutions to civic problems.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$25.82M
Key Investors
Applied Real Intelligence (A.R.I.)Higher Ground Labs
2025-04-22Series Unknown· $2.7M
2024-10-22Series Unknown
2022-01-11Series A· $10M

Leadership Team

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Sarah Jackel
Chief Operating Officer
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Alisa Berlin
Executive Assistant to the CEO
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