Location: Remote 

OVERVIEW

The climate emergency is the defining challenge of our time, demanding an urgent and transformative response. The window for small, incremental action has closed; the moment for bold, emergency-level action is now.

Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE) operates at the intersection of clean energy advocacy, strategic media, and civic participation to accelerate global decarbonization. Through cutting-edge media strategies, ACE combats climate disinformation, flattens the curve of clean energy opposition, increases diverse participation in our democracy, and inspires meaningful action. Our programs engage tens of millions of people annually, mobilizing audiences that traditional climate efforts often overlook.

ACE’s dynamic and diverse team thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, united by a shared commitment to addressing the climate crisis. As we expand to meet this critical moment, we seek talented individuals eager to make an impact.

JOB SUMMARY

The Research Analyst will work internally with staff, in collaboration with partners, and alongside vendors to support quantitative and qualitative studies that increase ACE’s efficacy across a wide variety of key impact areas, including voter registration, issue persuasion, GOTV, issue and advocacy engagement, and attitude and behavior change. The Research Analyst will assist other members of the Research Lab with project and program tasks that will help reach coalition partners and expand the Lab’s impact. 

ACE is an evidence-based, nimble, and adaptive organization that routinely evaluates our programs to measure impact. Over the last decade, we have continually tested and refined our approach, and have successfully built a set of program offerings that blend cost-efficiency, rigor, scale, and measurable impact. Our programs have demonstrated success through external evaluation, including with partners at Stanford, Yale, and George Mason Universities. We also collaborate regularly with research partners such as Analyst Institute, GrowProgress, One Minus Beta, and Tufts University’s Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research design support: Assist multiple, simultaneous research projects in ACE’s key program areas. Tasks include literature reviews of past academic and practitioner research, supporting aggregation of proposed messages to test, and crafting belief and attitude measures. Collaborate with teammates across departments.
• Data collection support: Assist with data collection including programming, launching, and fielding surveys, and recruiting, coordinating, and moderating interviews and focus groups.
• Research analysis and interpretation: Independently analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data. Write up results in the form of short white papers, reports, and presentation materials for internal and external use. 
• Data visualization: Design tables, charts, and infographics that support research reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Communications support: Serve as primary liaison to the Policy and Communications team to support gaining earned media and webinars on research findings.
• Stay updated: Stay abreast of research findings from partners and the community, including by attending online and live events and conferences. Monitoring the latest research developments relevant to our work.
• Increase brand recognition: Help to establish ACE as a visible leader in data-driven impact in the fields of climate advocacy, renewable energy, civic engagement, and democracy. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Five or more years of experience in social science or messaging research; Or three years experience plus an advanced degree
• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field - such as political science, communications, sociology, psychology, environmental studies, among others.
• Knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation methods, such as surveys, message testing, field experiments, focus groups, and interviews.
• Proficiency with data analysis and statistical software such as SPSS, SQL, STATA, R, SAS or others
• Expertise in data visualization design and software
• Strong computer skills (Google Apps, Microsoft Suite, Salesforce, Slack, Monday.com)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and attention to detail

• Existing expertise or willingness to master trends in climate change communication, youth organizing, youth civic engagement, renewable energy, and climate justice advocacy.
• Understanding of intersectional social justice issues that overlap with climate justice 
• Attend annual training on 501c3 & 501c4 compliance, conduct work with understanding of nuance and rules between each entity, raise any questions with legal team, and track expenses and staff time appropriately

This description reflects ACE’s assignment of essential functions, it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. ACE retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. ACE has a zero-tolerance standard for abuse and inappropriate behavior by staff members.

POSITION DETAILS

• Annual salary range: $75,000 - 85,000, commensurate with experience
• Generous benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b retirement savings plan, Vacation, Sabbatical, Paid Parental Leave, 2 Floating Holidays, 2 Community Service Floating Holidays, sick time, two weeks of full-staff time off (July 4 week and Christmas-New Years week) and 13 observed holidays
• ACE is an equal-opportunity employer that highly values staff diversity
• Location: Remote

ACE is an equal-opportunity employer that highly values diversity, equity, and inclusion and views the climate crisis as a social justice crisis. People who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), people who experience gender oppression, people with disabilities, and people who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community are particularly encouraged to apply.