Research Assistant

POSITION TITLE: Research Assistant, Center on Extremism

REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Research

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

LOCATION: Anywhere ADL has an office

Grade/Class: Temp (October 2026-April 2027), Grade C, Non-Exempt, Non-Union

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913 to protect the Jewish people, ADL works to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. In the face of rising antisemitism and extremism, we protect, advocate, and educate, through a mix of programs and services using the latest innovations and technology, and seek to create a world without hate. More at www.adl.org.  

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Research Assistant is responsible for assisting the Associate Director of Research with the population, management, and auditing of key datasets.

Primary:

• Entering a high volume of data collected from multiple independent sources.
• Maintaining and organizing repositories of data according to COE guidelines to ensure data accessibility.
• Regularly auditing, reviewing and deduplicating data to ensure readiness for major report releases and for regular updates of ADL’s public facing databases.
• Conduct and meticulously document research, investigate and monitor extremist movements, groups and individuals and related activity through primary and secondary public sources.
• Respond to research requests from COE staff and regional requests for help as needed.

This job description provides a general overview of the role and its key responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and ADL reserves the right to assign additional tasks as needed.

Skills:

• Significant experience utilizing data management software and technology.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Familiarity and interest in specific extremist-related subject area of concern to ADL to enable appropriate taxonomy and categorization of data.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Work Experience:

• The ideal candidate has several years’ experience with research, data entry, and complex data sets in an academic or professional setting.
• Established familiarity with issues related to antisemitism and anti-Zionism preferred.
• Coursework or projects completed on extremism or related topics.

Education: 

• A degree in Journalism, Political Science, History, Criminal Justice, related field or equivalent work experience
• Graduate degree preferred

Work Environment: 

• ADL is a Hybrid work environment requiring 3 days in person.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when necessary to complete work assignments

Compensation:

• This position has an hourly rate of $28/hr. This salary 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 aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally.  Our mission-driven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, 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 the People & Culture department at [email protected].     

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.