Researcher
Washington, D.C.
Office of the President – Office of the President /
Full-time /
On-site
Overview
Emerson Collective blends philanthropy and targeted investments to generate and sustain groundbreaking initiatives. Our partners range from artists to scientists, educators to technologists across the United States and around the world. We have a community of change-makers, diverse and disparate in backgrounds with a core belief that we should not accept the world as it is.
As with the whole of Emerson Collective, what matters most is that we work with people who are not only the very best at what they do, but also the kindest.
The Opportunity
Emerson Collective is seeking a highly skilled, intellectually curious and resourceful researcher to join our team and help us be smarter! As a researcher, you will play a crucial role in preparing our executive leadership for internal and external engagements by providing insightful, well-researched briefings, context, and strategic recommendations. We are looking for an individual who is proficient in gathering information from a wide variety of sources and can distill complex ideas and content into concise and relevant materials.
Role and Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth research prior to executive leadership’s scheduled engagements, often with very quick turnaround times
- Synthesize large bodies of information from diverse sources (articles, podcasts, conversations) into nuanced summaries and analyses
- Lead the generation of and/or contribute to background briefings/preparation documents (for public engagements; preparatory meetings for same; private meetings; interviews), compiling key points and potential points of relevance to EC’s work
- Prepare dossiers on specific people, events, venues, etc.
- Prepare sets of potential questions for interviews, conversations, panel discussions, etc.
- Flag sensitive topics that require careful consideration during discussions
- Prepare and/or contribute to talking points for specific events, occasions, subjects
- Explore new topics/fields when directed, and prepare overviews/analyses/summaries/data points as requested
- Verify/fact-check content (generated within and outside of EC)
- Other projects as directed
Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements
- Two-five years’ experience in research and analysis, in both public and private sectors, including some financial experience
- Domain expertise in one or more of Emerson’s focus areas
- Experience turning around a variety of high quality research products on short notice
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficiency in using research tools, databases, and technology for information gathering
- Strong intuition, incredibly perceptive, resourceful and curious
- Operate with care, kindness and a spirit of generosity
- A passion for social impact and a deep commitment to Emerson Collective's mission
- Excited by working in an environment where any idea is possible, and is driven to help execute to make those ideas happen
Location
Emerson Collective is a Bay Area-based organization with offices in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. This position is onsite four days per week.
To Apply
To apply please submit a cover letter and resume through our website.
This position requires being up to date on COVID vaccination consistent with current CDC guidelines, subject to documented religious and/or medical exemptions.
Building a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to our mission and values as we strive to create systemic change and open possibilities for all of the communities we serve. To that end, we provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
