Job description

Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention advocacy group in the country, is seeking a passionate, dedicated professional for a full-time, 2-year research fellowship. The nexus of political extremism and gun violence presents a growing threat to the safety and freedom of American democracy. As an Armed Extremism Research Fellow on Everytown's Investigations team, you will join a multi-disciplinary group helping Everytown examine and counteract the pressing issue of extremists using firearms as tools for violence and intimidation, as well as organizing and recruitment. The Investigations team is part of the Law & Policy Department, which works to develop and advance Everytown's policy positions to reduce gun violence in communities across the country based on the best available evidence and practices. The position can be based in either our New York City or Washington, D.C. office.

In this role, you will:

• Compile and conduct research relating to the use of guns in extremist violence and organizing
• Contribute to drafts of analytically rigorous memos and other work products
• Monitor court dockets and federal/state/local regulatory filings
• Gather and analyze original quantitative and qualitative data

You should have:

• 2+ years of relevant professional or graduate-level academic experience, graduate degree preferred
• Demonstrated research abilities, including open source data collection and analysis, press monitoring, and working with data sets
• Strong understanding of the contemporary landscape of extremism, including prominent narratives and figures within those movements
• Ability to translate research into actionable steps for Everytown's educational and advocacy priorities
• Organized and able to communicate complex fact patterns or concepts clearly in writing
• Possess and maintain a strong knowledge of current events affecting the gun violence prevention
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A self-starter who is willing to take initiative on projects
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to a fast-paced, high-intensity environment
• Excellent judgment and communication skills
• Hybrid work schedule and comfort working in a busy open-plan office
• Flexibility to work beyond regular work hours when needed

The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000 per year. Everytown offers a generous benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision, PTO, 401K Match, Education Assistance and more.

HIRING PROCESS

• Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis
• As part of our standard hiring process, employment with Everytown will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check

The Organization:
Everytown is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the nation with nearly ten million supporters, including parents, students, survivors, educators, gun owners, and Americans fighting for common sense gun safety. Through victories in Congress, statehouses, corporate America, the courts, and town halls across the country, Everytown is helping change how Americans think about this public health threat. At the core of Everytown is Moms Demand Action, a grassroots movement of American mothers founded the day after the Sandy Hook tragedy, and Students Demand Action. Learn more at everytown.org and follow us @Everytown.
Everytown for Gun Safety provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization and vital to our success.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

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