Local Political & Civic Research Lead (Only Berkeley, Burlington & Durham)

🌍 Remote, USA 🎯 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

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