Associate Director

Position Summary

Associate Director Job Description

About the Role

Workbench Strategy, a national data strategy and public opinion research firm focused on servicing clients in the Democratic political electoral, non-profit advocacy, and organizational space, seeks a full-time remote Associate Director in the United States to join our growing business for the 2026 election cycle. This role will be responsible for supporting all three founders during the start-up phase, while simultaneously servicing clients and overseeing the operational excellence of our polling and qualitative work. We’re looking for an experienced researcher capable of managing client relationships and leading projects from conception to completion in collaboration with our partners. This is not an entry level position.

Research Responsibilities

• Design and analyze both quantitative and qualitative research, in collaboration with partners and project leads
• Responsible for data management and analysis primarily using R, including cleaning survey data, daily data collection updates, weighting, and creating crosstabs and visualizations
• Responsible for development and quality assurance of public opinion research client deliverables with partner input, including crosstabs, toplines, and reports
• Manages data collection operations, working with pre-existing vendor relationships (sample pulls, scheduling, survey program quality control), in collaboration with project lead
• Accomplishes delivery of on-time, on-budget projects
• Collaborate with data strategy team to integrate their products into traditional public opinion research deliverables
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to project teams, as needed

Business Development Responsibilities

• Contribute to effective proposals for clients with decreasing guidance over time
• Assists in client relationship building, including public representation of Workbench Strategy at industry events, as needed
• Support partners in pitching, including development of pitch materials, project scoping & pricing

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum one cycle working with polling or public opinion data
• Technical expertise with R/RStudio and Microsoft Office required, other statistical software and data visualization platforms, such as GIS or Tableau, strongly preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to left-of-center political and social causes
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Key Details

• We are a fully remote team that keeps regular East Coast business hours. Occasional evening and weekend responsibilities may occur, as well as occasional travel opportunities.
• This is a cycle hire position through the end of 2026, with the possibility of being extended. 
• The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 yearly. 
• Benefits include:
  • Stipends to cover the cost of health care coverage;
  •  a monthly technology stipend;
  • a 401(k) with an employer match available after 6 months of employment;
  • Unlimited vacation leave upon approval of supervisor;
  • Paid sick leave;
  • Paid holidays;
• ​​The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and ability to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to be in one position for long periods of screen use, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear both in person and over devices. The employee interacts in close spaces and frequently with other workers, vendors, and clients.
• Workbench Strategy celebrates, supports and thrives on differences. Not only do they benefit our services, products, and community, but most importantly, they are to the benefit of our team. Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, gender identities, marital status, religions, veterans statuses, disabilities and any other protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, Workbench Strategy is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.