States United Democracy Center seeks a Research Associate to support its polling and public opinion research program. The role involves designing and conducting surveys, cleaning and analyzing data, preparing reports, collaborating with vendors, tracking polling and research, maintaining documentation, and providing support for election protection projects. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field (ABD or comparable experience), 3-5 years of polling experience, strong quantitative research methods and survey design skills, fluency in R/RStudio, and clear communication skills. The position requires 15% travel.

​Campus Compact seeks a Senior Director, Development to design, implement, and lead the organization's comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure financial sustainability and growth during a period of significant expansion. The role involves developing a multi-year strategic development plan, building out an individual giving program targeting five-to-seven-figure gifts, fostering relationships with foundation program officers and private philanthropy leaders, supervising and building the development team, including hiring a manager, and overseeing major gifts, corporate and foundation relations, stewardship, special events, and annual giving. Candidates should have 10+ years of progressive fundraising experience with a proven track record securing major gifts/grants, 3-5+ years supervising development staff, strong strategic thinking and financial literacy, proficiency in donor management software like Salesforce, and the ability to travel 15-25%. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to those submitted by March 16, 2026.

​Protect Democracy seeks a Wisconsin State Impact Specialist to drive integrated advocacy campaigns to prevent power abuses, protect elections, and strengthen democracy. The role involves implementing strategic campaigns to influence leaders, maintain coalitions, strengthen partnerships, develop advocacy plans, work with state leaders, and represent the organization on state issues. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, including building relationships across the political spectrum, designing and leading policy campaigns, and strong organizational skills. A JD degree is preferred but not required. Priority deadline: March 8, 2026.

Protect Democracy seeks an Editorial Specialist to support the editorial team in writing and editing content for its flagship newsletter, website, social media, and other publications. The role involves developing and editing the weekly newsletter, coordinating expert Insights posts, writing articles and op-eds, drafting social media copy, collaborating on special series, and strategizing with project teams. Candidates should have exceptional writing skills, experience writing about policy or legal issues for external audiences, copy-editing and proofreading experience, and strong project management abilities. The priority application deadline is March 15, 2026, with applications including resume, cover letter, and a 1-3 page writing sample on a policy or legal topic.

Rutgers University seeks a Public Relations Assistant for the Rutgers Democracy Lab to coordinate strategic communication plans, connect the Lab with stakeholders, and manage its public profile. The role involves media relations, building relationships across media, partnering with organizations, and collaborating with student creators. Candidates should have a relevant degree and one year of experience in political or communications, with excellent writing, editing, digital media marketing, interpersonal, and MS Office skills. Availability for evenings and weekends is required, and the position is funded by a five-year gift.

Rutgers University seeks a Senior Program Coordinator for the Rutgers Democracy Lab at the Eagleton Institute of Politics. The role involves organizing and executing events from conception to completion, overseeing venue arrangements, managing travel logistics, coordinating with communications teams, providing on-site leadership, and collaborating with the Business Manager on cost tracking. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at least three years of experience in program coordination, project management, or administrative support, strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems. The position requires flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, and is funded by a five-year gift.