Data Management, Research Assistant

Dataset Management and Research Assistant The Center on Extremism (COE) Research Assistant is responsible for assisting the Research and Investigations team with the population, management, and auditing of key datasets. Responsibilities Primary: Accurately enter a high volume of data collected from multiple independent sources; Maintain and organize repositories of data according to COE guidelines to ensure data accessibility; Regularly review, audit, and deduplicate 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, individuals, and related activity through primary and secondary public sources; Respond to research requests from COE and regional staff 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. Qualifications Skills: Significant experience utilizing data management software and technology; Aptitude for taxonomy and metadata schema development; Meticulous attention to detail; Excellent verbal and written communications skills; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams; Ability to demonstrate good judgment under pressure; A problem-solver not a problem identifier; Experience with content management software like Notion, Salesforce, Airtable, advanced Excel preferred; Familiarity and interest in antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and extremism preferred. Work Experience: The ideal candidate has several years academic or professional experience working with complex data sets; and coursework or projects completed on antisemitism, extremism or related topics is a big plus. Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; graduate degree preferred. Work Environment: ADL is a hybrid environment; this role will require 3 days in the office. Compensation: This position has a salary range of $55,000 to $65,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in New York, NY. 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 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. ADL