Research Collaborative

Role Description Research Collaborative (RC) seeks a Research Manager to help drive the execution of our research agenda. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Research, the Research Manager will own day-to-day project management across multiple concurrent research projects, lead initial drafting of research instruments and outputs, and help translate strategic and methodological direction into strong, high-quality deliverables. This role is both managerial and hands-on, balancing project planning, research writing, analysis, and staff support. This is a rare opportunity to contribute meaningfully to efforts to counter fascism in the United States by producing research that informs how pro-democracy organizations communicate, mobilize, and make strategic decisions. The person who will succeed in this role is a highly organized, analytically rigorous operator who can move work from ambiguity to execution quickly and independently. They are a clear, disciplined writer and editor who produces high-quality work under pressure. They are proactive, collaborative, detail-oriented, and can manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment where the stakes are high and often time-sensitive. Qualifications - Excellent project manager. - Strong public opinion research experience. - Excellent writer and communicator. - Analytically rigorous. - Supportive collaborator. - Impact-oriented. - Committed to equity. - Flexible. Requirements - Manage, coach, and assign work to part-time research staff. - Provide day-to-day support to the Research Associate. - Anticipate potential challenges and risks. - Identify opportunities to improve how work is scoped, sequenced, and executed. Benefits - Platinum-level medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family at no cost to you. - Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance (with a $50,000 life benefit). - 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave after 12 months of employment. - Flexible paid time off with no annual cap, in addition to 8 paid holidays and 4 weeks of team downtime. - An automatic 5% employer contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan, regardless of employee contribution. - Participation in our Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), which provides up to $250/month for eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses, including mental health care. - A $350/month work-from-home reimbursement, plus a one-time $500 workspace setup stipend and an RC-issued MacBook. - Up to $2,000 annually for approved professional development expenses. How to Apply We’re looking for a self-starter who is comfortable working independently and in teams, highly responsive, and able to lead initiatives as well as take direction from others. If that’s you, please apply; you will be asked to submit your resume and responses to the prompts below (250-word limit per prompt). - Why do you want to work at Research Collaborative? How does our mission to fight fascism align with your own values and experience? - Describe a time when you had to manage a complex research project. What processes did you implement? How did you overcome logistical roadblocks? - How have you incorporated principles of equity and inclusion into your work, volunteer time, studies, and/or research in the past? - Please submit a work sample (not a cover letter) that demonstrates your research communication skills. This can be a memo, an article, or another deliverable that demonstrates how you translate complex findings into clear, persuasive insights. Equity Statement Research Collaborative is committed to building a true democracy — one that is multiracial, equitable, and representative — and we know that begins within our own organization. We work to create a workplace rooted in justice, inclusion, and belonging; where staff are supported to cultivate their strengths, narrow their gaps, and grow through feedback; and center the voices of communities most impacted by racism, White supremacy, and authoritarianism. We especially encourage applications from people who have been historically excluded from political and research spaces, including women, Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, immigrants, refugees, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people.