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Abdul for U.S. Senate: Research & Policy Assistant

arenaAnn Arbor, MI

7 days ago

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Political ScientistsPublic Relations SpecialistsSocial Science Research Assistants

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Research and Development in the Social Sciences and HumanitiesPolitical OrganizationsMarketing Research and Public Opinion Polling

$4,500 per month

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Abdul for U.S. Senate: Research & Policy Assistant
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Salary: $4,500 (Monthly)
Healthcare: Employer-sponsored health insurance offered
Company: Abdul for U.S. Senate
Department: Communications
Employment Type: Campaign
Application Instructions: Please send your resume to Roxie Richner at roxie@abdulforsenate.com. Include your first and last name and Rapid Response Manager in the subject line of the email. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis with a start date in late October or early November. This is a full-time position with the Abdul for Senate campaign, and is expected to conclude in August 2026, with potential to extend to November 2026. The Research & Policy Assistant will be paid a monthly salary of $4,500 per month, commensurate with experience.
Job Description: Abdul for Senate is seeking talented candidates to work as a Research & Policy Assistant for the 2026 election cycle. We are looking for passionate, hardworking individuals who are committed to our mission of electing Abdul El-Sayed our next U.S. Senator. The Research & Policy Assistant is responsible for providing in-depth, well-researched insight on a variety of topics including legislation, polling, and media. This role is housed in the Communications team, but cross-departmental work will be frequent. This will be a full time position based in Ann Arbor, MI, although there is flexibility with remote work and a relocation timeline. This position offers compensation in the form of a monthly salary and healthcare benefits.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead research for policy-heavy deliverables
  • Draft policy backgrounders and one-pagers
  • Compile states, stories, and data-points for various projects
  • Regularly fact check outgoing materials
  • Work closely with the Rapid Response Manager to monitor developments in the political landscape
  • Collaborate with the Press Assistant on journalist research and briefs
  • Operate as "on-call" for the Communications Department, as well as the Political and Organizing teams as needed
  • Other campaign needs as required
Qualifications:
  • (Required):Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Highly organized, with experience creating and maintaining tracking systems
  • Familiarity with the legislative process and moderate policy knowledge
  • Comfortability fielding requests from many directions at once
  • Must have transportation to attend events as needed
  • Proficiency with Excel and Google Drive
  • Willingness to work irregular hours including some nights and weekends.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to learn new skills and take on new challenges, with a desire to learn and a willingness to ask questions
  • Ability to balance between competing priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail
  • Commitment to electing Abdul El-Sayed to the U.S. Senate
  • Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways
  • Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability
Qualifications:
  • (Preferred):Degree in Public Policy or similar field is a plus
  • A minimum of 1 year of work experience in campaigns, government, communications, or a similar field
  • Exceptional Excel skills is a plus
  • Previous experience working in Michigan is a significant plus

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$4,500 per month

Experience level

Junior

Location

Ann Arbor, MI

Occupation

Political Scientists

Industry

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Posted

7 days ago

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