The Public Affairs Council (www.pac.org) is the leading association for the corporate public
affairs profession. The membership is comprised of the public affairs
departments of about six hundred companies, associations and consultancies.
Through its Research and Consulting Services Department, and its affiliated
research arm, the Foundation for Public Affairs, the Council conducts
benchmarking and trend research, and offers custom benchmarking and management
consulting services to its members. The Council is seeking a consultant
Research Associate (approximately 20 hours per week) to aid the creation of
syndicated research content and consulting projects. This is a critical role
reporting to the Director, Research & Consulting Services/Executive
Director, Foundation for Public Affairs.
Key
Duties
Managing Council
and Foundation benchmarking surveys including survey development and
deployment, management of responses, data analysis, writing and print
production
Managing
Foundation trend studies including background research, writing, editing and
print production
Leading the
annual fundraising campaign for the Foundation for Public Affairs
Providing data
analysis and writing for benchmarking, research and consulting projects
Tracking and
managing publications sales using the Council's relational database and Web site
Supporting the
Director in promoting and marketing research projects and consulting services
Other duties as
assigned
Key Skills
Ability to use
Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation-building
Qualitative and
quantitative analysis using surveys, interviews and literature review
Writing
Building and
managing relationships with senior executives
Familiarity with
print production processes
Required Attributes
BA degree in
public policy, government, business, economics or related field
Attention to
detail
Creativity in
designing surveys and interpreting results in text and graphical formats
Outstanding
communication skills
Poise, tact,
responsiveness and professionalism in interacting with senior business
executives and Council staff
Comfort with
databases and Web interfaces
Ability to
deliver on multiple projects to a high standard of quality and timeliness
Preferred
Attributes
Academic
background in public affairs, government relations, etc.
Knowledge of
and/or interest in government relations, corporate social responsibility and
public affairs
Experience
(internship or full-time) in a trade or professional association, society or
membership organization
Compensation/Other
Information
Approximately 20
hours per week
Pay rate based on
experience
Location:
Council offices near the Farragut North, Farragut West and Foggy Bottom Metro
stops
Since
this position will be an independent contractor, it does NOT include benefits
but will accommodate a flexible work schedule.
Interested candidates should forward a resume and
cover letter to Adam Korengold, Director of Research and Consulting
Services/Executive Director, Foundation for Public Affairs, at akorengold@pac.org.
PAC/Campaign Finance 
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