The MassINC Polling Group (MPG) is a full-service public opinion research company. We are committed to elevating the public’s voice on issues that matter, in Massachusetts and beyond. We offer a full suite of public opinion research tools to public, private, and social-sector clients. Based in Boston, we serve a national client base. Our reputation for accuracy and excellence makes us a trusted partner to clients across sectors.

Research Assistant

The MassINC Polling Group is a full-service, nonpartisan public opinion research company.  We are based in Massachusetts but serve a national client base of leading businesses, foundations, media outlets, and interest groups.  The MassINC Polling Group is hiring a part-time Research Assistant to continue to build our team and meet the demands of our growing client base.

Hours: Typically 15-25 hours per week. Core hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9 AM – 2 PM. Other shifts may take place as assigned (see below).

Overview: The MassINC Polling Group is hiring a Research Assistant to work on a range of MPG projects. This position is ideal for someone looking for an entry-level role who would like to participate in different MPG projects and activities. Some tasks will be research related such as analyzing open ended comments, analyzing focus group text, or testing questionnaires. Others will be administrative in nature, including organizational tasks, scheduling meetings, organizing focus groups, and more.

The Research Assistant will also serve as a backup for various surveys and data collection efforts on the MBTA and in other public spaces. MPG conducts many in-person surveys, traffic counts, and other onsite data collection efforts. While these are fully staffed with dedicated personnel, backups are sometimes needed to fill during staff absences. The Research Assistant will serve as a backup on these projects, which typically take place between 7 AM and 8 PM.

With this in mind, work assignments will take place both at our main office in Beacon Hill as well as on transit systems around the Boston area. The research assistant must be able to commute to assigned places of work in and around Boston.

Requirements:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.

• Comfortable engaging with people in person, on the phone, and via email.

• Able to easily commute to downtown Boston.

• Highly organized and able to track multiple tasks.

• Interest in polling or public policy.

• Responsive to requests for changes in shifts or locations.

• Able to participate in onsite data collection.

Location: Onsite. Downtown Boston, MA.  While some remote work may happen occasionally, this is an in-person role at our Boston offices.

Pay: $25/hour.

How to apply: Interested and qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume to info@massincpolling.com. Please include "Application for Research Associate" in the subject line of the e-mail. The MassINC Polling Group is an equal opportunity employer.