Local Political & Civic Research Lead (Only Berkeley, Burlington & Durham)
We are looking for politically aware and highly analytical people who understand local civic ecosystems, community dynamics, and city-level political environments in Berkeley, Burlington, and Durham.
This is not a generic research role. We are specifically looking for people who understand how local influence, decision-making, and community pressure actually work inside cities and regions.
Your responsibilities may include:
Researching important local political and civic issues
Identifying key local stakeholders and decision-makers
Mapping and helping establish connections with local organizations, activists, journalists, community groups, and influential local stakeholders
Identifying not only who the key actors are, but also helping us reach and build relationships with them
Leveraging existing local networks and introductions whenever possible, as strong community connections are a major priority for this role
Monitoring city council agendas, local elections, and policy debates
Helping us understand which issues genuinely matter to residents
Providing local context and strategic insights
We are especially interested in candidates with experience in:
Local politics
Political consulting
Campaigns
Public affairs
Civic engagement
Government relations
Community research
Policy analysis
Ideal Background in
Political consultant
Campaign manager
Field organizer
Public affairs specialist
Former government staff
Civic engagement professional
Political science / public policy student
Local political researcher
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This is not a generic research role. We are specifically looking for people who understand how local influence, decision-making, and community pressure actually work inside cities and regions.
Your responsibilities may include:
Researching important local political and civic issues
Identifying key local stakeholders and decision-makers
Mapping and helping establish connections with local organizations, activists, journalists, community groups, and influential local stakeholders
Identifying not only who the key actors are, but also helping us reach and build relationships with them
Leveraging existing local networks and introductions whenever possible, as strong community connections are a major priority for this role
Monitoring city council agendas, local elections, and policy debates
Helping us understand which issues genuinely matter to residents
Providing local context and strategic insights
We are especially interested in candidates with experience in:
Local politics
Political consulting
Campaigns
Public affairs
Civic engagement
Government relations
Community research
Policy analysis
Ideal Background in
Political consultant
Campaign manager
Field organizer
Public affairs specialist
Former government staff
Civic engagement professional
Political science / public policy student
Local political researcher
Apply tot his job
Apply To this Job