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Research Assistant, Center on Extremism

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ID
2024-2626
Category
Impact - Center on Extremism
Type
Temporary Part-Time

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Research Assistant, Center on Extremism (Part time/Temporary; 25 hours a week, ending in June 2025)
REPORTS TO: Director, Center on Extremism
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
LOCATION: Anywhere ADL has an office; East Coast preferred
GRADE/CLASS: Grade C, Non-Exempt, Non-Union

 

 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: 

 

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all. 

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

 

The Center on Extremism (COE) Research Assistant will assess antisemitic and anti-Zionist incidents and conduct basic research into antisemitism, extremism, and hate to populate COE databases and share with other COE staff.

Responsibilities

Primary: 

  • Assist the Dataset Managers in processing reports of antisemitic and anti-Zionist incidents; including assessing credibility, liaising with Regional Offices, categorizing incidents, and conducting trend analysis.
  • Assist with creating and maintaining datasets for the COE HEAT Map and producing the annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents.
  • Monitor, research, and evaluate large volumes of information from multiple sources pertaining to antisemitism, extremism, and hate.
  • Populate COE databases with essential content, categories, and records.
  • Summarize relevant data and share with COE Analysts, Investigative Researchers, and management.
  • Help maintain quality and integrity of COE database content.
  • Provide additional research support as requested on other issues dealt with by the Center on Extremism.

Qualifications

Skills:
  • Ability to read, understand, evaluate, and summarize large volumes of information on a daily basis.
  • Facility with Excel, Notion, and Salesforce preferred.
  • Understanding of taxonomies and ability to categorize data accordingly
  • Experience with social media monitoring tools and OSINT techniques preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work in teams.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate good judgement under pressure.
Work Experience:
  • Several years of experience with research and data entry preferred.
  • Established familiarity with issues related to antisemitism preferred.

Education:

  • B.A. degree or equivalent experience required.

Work Environment:  

  • ADL is a hybrid environment, this role may require up to 3 days in the office. 
  • This is a temporary, part time role. 
  • Hours: 25 hours per week

Compensation: 

  • This position has an hourly range of $20.00 to $24.00, at 25 hours per week, until June 30, 2025. This range is reflective of a position based in New York, New York. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position, and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. For an overview of our total rewards package, please visit https://www.adl.org/about/careers. 

 

 

ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.     

 

ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact People & Culture at talentacquisition@adl.org. 

 

ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.  

 

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment. 

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