Description

A Democratic research firm based in Chicago is seeking a remote research assistant for the summer of 2026, from May through August. Research assistants work with the research director and other members of the staff to develop research reports.   

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to researchjob24 @ gmail.com. 

Requirements

Specific research assistant responsibilities include:
   Reviewing and summarizing press and online media
   Searching and analyzing campaign finance records and other regulatory filings
   Reviewing and summarizing social media accounts
   Requesting and reviewing public government and court records
   Other tasks as assigned by the research director

Successful candidates will possess:
   Strong written and oral communication skills 
   Attention to detail
   Interest in politics 
   Familiarity with Microsoft Office

The job requires a commitment of at least 25 hours per week and pay is $20 to $25 per hour, commensurate with experience.