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EMC Research, Inc., is committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a certified women-owned business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, veterans and persons with disabilities. If you are unsure if you meet the qualifications for this role but are still interested, you are encouraged to apply.
National Public Opinion Research firm seeks Director, Strategy.
EMC Research, Inc. is a majority women-owned national full-service opinion research firm specializing in polling, focus groups, analytics and public opinion research consulting. Our mission is: to partner with our clients to solve problems through well-executed research conducted by curious and passionate strategists who explore opinion and behavior with empirical rigor; and to foster a collaborative environment for our employees to contribute, learn, and grow by valuing people above profits. Our clients include political campaigns, government agencies, corporations, nonprofits, transportation agencies, health care organizations, and others.
Director, Strategy
Please note: We are not actively hiring for this position at this time, but encourage you to apply so we have your information in our applicant tracking system.
The Director has five or more years of professional experience working in public affairs, politics, public policy, advocacy, consulting, or market research, and 2-3 years of experience working in public opinion research. The successful applicant will serve as an internal project manager for qualitative and quantitative research projects. Responsibilities include client management, planning research design, drafting questionnaires, managing internal teams to collect and analyze data, drafting research reports, assisting with client presentations, and participating in business development and proposal writing. The Director will continue in their growth path in leadership and responsibility, and continue to gain skills in research design and analysis, client management, project management, and team building.
This full-time position provides a flexible schedule that includes some evening and weekend hours. The position is open to all applicants in the U.S. EMC Research has offices in Columbus, OH; Oakland, CA; Seattle, WA; and Washington, D.C. Temporarily during the pandemic, all operations are remote; and as a company we are still exploring what the future of our presence in specific office locations might look like.
Candidates for Director, Strategy should be passionate about providing quality opinion research to drive client decision making in public policy, social marketing, candidate and ballot issue campaigns, non-profit advocacy, corporate public affairs, and government. Applicants should have a mix of academic or professional experience in quantitative or qualitative research, campaigns, public policy, consulting, or client engagement. The position requires strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and self-motivation to manage workflow among internal and external (client) teams to meet project deadlines. Successful applicants will be excited about joining a people-first culture and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. EMC Research offers competitive salaries and generous benefits and a highly collaborative, casual and fun work environment. Salary dependent on experience and geographic location; starting salary range is $67,000 to 80,000.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with strong quantitative skills, or 5+ years related work experience in politics, public policy, advocacy, consulting, or public opinion/ market research
-High level of attention to detail
-Strong analytical skills
-Deadline driven and able to produce high-quality work within short timelines
-Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills
-Proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel
-Basic knowledge of statistics and quantitative research
Additional Desired Skills and Experience:
-Foundation in research design and analysis
-Visualizing data for presentations, reports or promotional materials
-Political campaign or public policy experience
-Ability to travel up to 10% within the U.S. when travel is deemed safe
-Familiarity with statistical analysis, understanding descriptive statistics, understanding crosstabulations
EMC Research, Inc., is committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a certified women-owned business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, veterans and persons with disabilities. If you are unsure if you meet the qualifications for this role but are still interested, you are encouraged to apply.
Please note: We are not actively hiring for this position at this time, but encourage you to apply so we have your information in our applicant tracking system.
To apply, please click on the following link which will direct you to our Applicant Tracking System:
https://emcresearch.applytojob.com/nas/content/live/emcresearchly/bYzpBpXbM1/Director-Strategy
We thank you for your interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No additional inquiries by email, phone, or in person please. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
National Public Opinion Research firm seeks Senior Strategy Associate.
EMC Research, Inc. is a majority women-owned national full-service opinion research firm specializing in polling, focus groups, analytics and public opinion research consulting. Our mission is: to partner with our clients to solve problems through well-executed research conducted by curious and passionate strategists who explore opinion and behavior with empirical rigor; and to foster a collaborative environment for our employees to contribute, learn, and grow by valuing people above profits. Our clients include political campaigns, government agencies, corporations, nonprofits, transportation agencies, health care organizations, and others.
Senior Strategy Associate
Please note: We are not actively hiring for this position at this time, but encourage you to apply so we have your information in our applicant tracking system.
The Senior Strategy Associate has three or more years of experience working (post college or graduate degree) in a field related to market research, political consulting, or public policy or advocacy. The successful applicant will serve as an internal project manager for qualitative and quantitative research projects. Responsibilities include day- to-day client management, planning research design, drafting questionnaires, managing internal teams to collect and analyze data, drafting research reports, assisting with client presentations, and participating in business development and proposal writing. The Senior Strategy Associate will gain skills in research design and analysis, client management, project management, and team leadership on a path to grow in responsibility.
This full-time position provides a flexible schedule that includes some evening and weekend hours. The position is open to all applicants in the U.S. EMC Research has offices in Columbus, OH; Oakland, CA; Seattle, WA; and Washington, D.C. Temporarily during the pandemic, all operations are remote; and as a company we are still exploring what the future of our presence in specific office locations might look like.
Candidates for Senior Strategy Associate should be passionate about providing quality opinion research to drive client decision making in public policy, social marketing, candidate and ballot issue campaigns, non-profit advocacy, corporate public affairs, and government. Applicants should have a mix of academic or professional experience in quantitative or qualitative research, campaigns, public policy, consulting, or client engagement. The position requires strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and self-motivation to manage workflow among internal and external (client) teams to meet project deadlines. Successful applicants will be excited about joining a people-first culture and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. EMC Research offers competitive salaries and generous benefits and a highly collaborative, casual and fun work environment. Salary dependent on experience and geographic location; starting salary range is $55,000 – $68,000.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with strong quantitative skills, or 3+ years related work experience in politics, public policy, advocacy, consulting, or public opinion/ market research
-High level of attention to detail
-Strong analytical skills
-Deadline driven and able to produce high-quality work within short timelines
-Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills
-Proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel
-Basic knowledge of statistics and quantitative research
Additional Desired Skills and Experience:
-Foundation in research design and analysis
-Visualizing data for presentations, reports or promotional materials
-Political campaign or public policy experience
-Ability to travel up to 10% within the U.S. when travel is deemed safe
-Familiarity with statistical analysis, understanding descriptive statistics, understanding crosstabulations
EMC Research, Inc., is committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a certified women-owned business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, veterans and persons with disabilities. If you are unsure if you meet the qualifications for this role but are still interested, you are encouraged to apply.
Please note: We are not actively hiring for this position at this time, but encourage you to apply so we have your information in our applicant tracking system.
To apply, please click on the following link which will direct you to our Applicant Tracking System:
We thank you for your interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No additional inquiries by email, phone, or in person please. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
National Public Opinion Research firm seeks Strategy Associate
EMC Research, Inc. is a majority women-owned national full-service opinion research firm specializing in polling, focus groups, analytics and public opinion research consulting. Our mission is: to partner with our clients to solve problems through well-executed research conducted by curious and passionate strategists who explore opinion and behavior with empirical rigor; and to foster a collaborative environment for our employees to contribute, learn, and grow by valuing people above profits. Our clients include political campaigns, government agencies, corporations, nonprofits, transportation agencies, health care organizations, and others.
Strategy Associate
Please note: We are not actively hiring for this position at this time, but encourage you to apply so we have your information in our applicant tracking system.
We are currently seeking Strategy Associates, an entry level role that assists with research design, analysis and reporting results for quantitative and qualitative research projects. Responsibilities include assisting with questionnaire design, data collection planning, proposal development, research report drafting and editing, as well as proofreading and other quality assurance protocols.
This full-time hourly position provides a flexible schedule that sometimes includes evening and weekend hours; the general expectation is that normal working hours for this position are 9am to 5pm PACIFIC TIME ZONE. The position is open to all applicants in the U.S. EMC Research has offices located in Oakland, CA; Seattle, WA; and Washington, D.C. and at this time, staff is able to work from home remotely. More than 40% of our staff is fully remote and located all over the country.
This entry level position requires a self-motivated, data-focused problem solver who is interested in social behavior and public opinion, and can thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. We are currently looking to fill positions serving these strategy groups:
Compensation: $25/hour minimum adjusted to reflect experience and cost of living. Under our EMC Research Great Careers plan, we provide full pay transparency and a clear path to compensation growth. Each position has a base salary adjusted upward to recognize experience, cost of living, and any additional responsibilities like employee supervision. Because we believe in equal pay for equal work, every position has clear criteria for success and growth, every employee can see their path to compensation growth, and starting pay is not negotiable.
Benefits include health care benefits, FSA, DCA, 401k matching, vacation and sick days, paid holidays, 12 weeks paid family leave, transit stipend, educational assistance, and basic disability and life insurance.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree or 2-3 years related experience and/or training
-High level of attention to detail
-Deadline driven and able to produce high-quality work within short timelines
-Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills
-Proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
-Interest in public policy, politics, campaigns, or non-profit advocacy
-Basic knowledge of statistics and quantitative research
Additional Desired Skills and Experience:
-Foundation in research design and analysis
-Visualizing data for presentations, reports, or promotional materials
-Political campaign, government affairs, or public policy experience
-Ability to travel up to 10% within the U.S.
EMC Research, Inc., is committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a certified women-owned business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities. If you are unsure if you meet the qualifications for this role but are still interested, you are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click on the following link which will direct you to our Applicant Tracking System:
https://emcresearch.applytojob.com/apply/Eg3VEKohul/Strategy-Associate
We thank you for your interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No additional inquiries by email, phone, or in person please. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
National Public Opinion Research firm seeks Data Associate.
EMC Research, Inc. is a majority women-owned national full-service opinion research firm specializing in polling, focus groups, analytics and public opinion research consulting. Our mission is: to partner with our clients to solve problems through well-executed research conducted by curious and passionate strategists who explore opinion and behavior with empirical rigor; and to foster a collaborative environment for our employees to contribute, learn, and grow by valuing people above profits. Our clients include political campaigns, government agencies, corporations, nonprofits, transportation agencies, health care organizations, and others.
Data Associate
Please note: We are not actively hiring for this position at this time, but encourage you to apply so we have your information in our applicant tracking system.
We are currently seeking Data Associates, an entry level role that assists with data processing, analysis and reporting for quantitative market research projects. The Data Associate will work with hundreds of primary datasets and learn statistical processes in R. Responsibilities include using R to clean, process and troubleshoot data sets during data collection; as well as analyze data and produce data reports and deliverables. Additional tasks will include quality control checks of research products and assisting with mapping and data visualization.
This full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position provides a flexible schedule that includes some evening and weekend hours; the general expectation is that normal working hours for this position are 9am to 5pm EASTERN TIME ZONE. The position is open to all applicants in the U.S. EMC Research has offices in Oakland, CA; Seattle, WA; and Washington, D.C. and at this time, staff is able to work from home remotely. More than 40% of our staff is fully remote and located all over the country.
This entry level position requires a self-motivated, data-focused problem solver who is interested in social behavior, public opinion and politics, and can thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. EMC Research offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, overtime pay for hourly positions when required, and a highly collaborative, casual and fun work environment.
Compensation: $25/hour minimum adjusted to reflect experience and cost of living. Under our EMC Research Great Careers plan, we provide full pay transparency and a clear path to compensation growth. Each position has a base salary adjusted upward to recognize experience, cost of living, and any additional responsibilities like employee supervision. Because we believe in equal pay for equal work, every position has clear criteria for success and growth, every employee can see their path to compensation growth, and starting pay is not negotiable.
Benefits include health care benefits, FSA, DCA, 401k matching, vacation and sick days, paid holidays, 12 weeks paid family leave, transit stipend, educational assistance, and basic disability and life insurance.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree with strong quantitative skills or 2-3 years related experience and/or training
-High level of attention to detail
-Deadline driven and able to produce high-quality work within short timelines
-Experience using statistical software for data management and data analysis, including R, SPSS, SAS, Stata, or Python
-Excellent written and verbal communication
-Proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel
-Basic knowledge of statistics and quantitative research
Additional Desired Skills and Experience:
-Foundation in research design and analysis
-Experience with survey data
-Visualizing data for presentations or reports
-Knowledge or experience with multivariate regression, distributions, sampling, probability, correlation, significance, or weighting
-Mapping skills, either in GIS, QGIS, or R
-Interest in public policy, politics, campaigns or non-profit advocacy
EMC Research, Inc., is committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a certified women-owned business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, veterans and persons with disabilities. If you are unsure if you meet the qualifications for this role but are still interested, you are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click on the following link which will direct you to our Applicant Tracking System:
https://emcresearch.applytojob.com/nas/content/live/emcresearchly/WOlyfD22WA/Data-Associate
We thank you for your interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No additional inquiries by email, phone, or in person please. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
National Public Opinion Research firm seeks Field Specialist.
EMC Research, Inc. is a majority women-owned national full-service opinion research firm specializing in polling, focus groups, analytics and public opinion research consulting. Our mission is: to partner with our clients to solve problems through well-executed research conducted by curious and passionate strategists who explore opinion and behavior with empirical rigor; and to foster a collaborative environment for our employees to contribute, learn, and grow by valuing people above profits. Our clients include political campaigns, government agencies, corporations, nonprofits, transportation agencies, health care organizations, and others.
Field Specialist
Please note: We are not actively hiring for this position at this time, but encourage you to apply so we have your information in our applicant tracking system.
We are currently seeking a Field Specialist, an entry level role that helps manage data collection for market and opinion research. In this detail-focused role supporting qualitative and quantitative research projects, your efforts will ensure projects are properly timed and executed to meet unequivocal deadlines. We will depend on you to help manage telephone surveys, web surveys, intercept surveys and focus group studies to ensure appropriate research data is collected for analysis.
Duties include but are not limited to:
-Assist with quality control for telephone surveys and online surveys
-Oversee vendor performance by monitoring telephone interviews
-Program online survey questionnaires in Qualtrics
-Proofread and test survey questionnaire programming in Qualtrics and Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) systems
-Use online interfaces to create demographic reports on survey populations
-Use tools including Excel and R to clean survey respondent lists and prepare them for data collection
-Communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams.
This full-time hourly position provides a flexible schedule that includes some evening and weekend hours; the general expectation is that normal working hours for this position are 9am to 5pm PACIFIC TIME ZONE. The position is open to all applicants in the U.S. EMC Research has offices in Columbus, OH; Oakland, CA; Seattle, WA; and Washington, D.C. Temporarily during the pandemic, all operations are remote; and as a company we are still exploring what the future of our presence in specific office locations might look like.
This entry level position requires a self-motivated, data-focused problem solver who is interested in social behavior, public opinion and politics, and can thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. EMC Research offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, overtime pay for hourly positions when required, and a highly collaborative, casual and fun work environment. Salary dependent on experience and geographic location; starting hourly rate is $23 – $26/hour.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree or 1 to 3 years related experience and/or training
-High level of attention to detail
-Deadline driven and able to produce high-quality work within short timelines
-Excellent computer skills, including 1-2 years of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database management tools, and the ability to learn new programs easily and effectively
-Effectively manages own time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
-Critical thinker and problem solver
-Interest in public policy, politics, campaigns or non-profit advocacy
EMC Research, Inc., is committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a certified women-owned business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, veterans and persons with disabilities. If you are unsure if you meet the qualifications for this role but are still interested, you are encouraged to apply.
Please note: We are not actively hiring for this position at this time, but encourage you to apply so we have your information in our applicant tracking system.
To apply, please click on the following link which will direct you to our Applicant Tracking System.
https://emcresearch.applytojob.com/nas/content/live/emcresearchly/IczJowd6Mh/Field-Specialist
We thank you for your interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No additional inquiries by email, phone, or in person please. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
National Polling and Market Research firm seeks Summer Intern in our Oakland, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. office locations.
EMC Research, Inc. is a majority women-owned national full-service opinion research firm specializing in polling, focus groups, analytics and public opinion research consulting. Our mission is: to partner with our clients to solve problems through well-executed research conducted by curious and passionate strategists who explore opinion and behavior with empirical rigor; and to foster a collaborative environment for our employees to contribute, learn, and grow by valuing people above profits. Our clients include political campaigns, government agencies, corporations, nonprofits, transportation agencies, health care organizations, and others.
July 2024 update: Please note: We are not actively hiring for this position at this time, but encourage you to apply so we have your information in our applicant tracking system.
EMC Research is offering paid, in-person/in office (NOT REMOTE) internships for students for Summer 2024, with the opportunity to continue to work in the coming academic year (at reduced hours as needed). These positions are available in our Oakland, CA, Seattle, WA and Washington, D.C. office locations.
Interns will:
Additional tasks may be assigned based on skill level, interest, and expertise.
This is an opportunity to investigate a career in market research, consulting, and polling. We are open to all majors and fields of study, but prefer a candidate who has completed at least two years of college coursework and has an interest in the political process and/or data analytics.
A candidate must be available to work 18 to 29 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks. This is a paid position and candidates do not have to be currently enrolled in school to apply. The intern is expected to be available to work on designated weekdays between the hours of 10am and 6pm (local time). Some evening hours might be necessary periodically but would be arranged in advance.
EMC Research will pay the intern an hourly minimum wage based on location and placement in one of our three offices: As of May 2024 that is $16.24 for the City of Oakland, $19.97 for the City of Seattle, and $17.00 for Washington, D.C.
EMC Research, Inc., is committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a certified women-owned business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, veterans and persons with disabilities. If you are unsure if you meet the qualifications for this role but are still interested, you are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click on the following link which will direct you to our Applicant Tracking System:
https://emcresearch.applytojob.com/apply/cqthEAYJ8k/Summer-2024-Intern
We thank you for your interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No additional inquiries by email, phone, or in person please. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
We are committed to providing the highest quality scientific research, analysis, and strategic advice to meet every client’s needs.
We take on our clients’ goals as our own and earn their trust, so they look forward to partnering with us again and again to drive positive change in our communities.
We never stop learning and innovating. We continually review and improve internal processes and face new market challenges and opportunities head on.
We work hard, and we work together, sharing projects across regions and disciplines. Every employee shares in EMC's success, has a voice in the direction of the company, and has the opportunity to grow.
We maintain a positive, welcoming, and diverse workplace. We respect and value the contributions of every employee and support their ability to have a quality personal life outside of work.
To partner with our clients to solve problems through well-executed research conducted by curious and passionate strategists who explore opinion and behavior with empirical rigor. To foster a collaborative environment for our employees to contribute, learn, and grow by valuing people above profits.
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