Research Assistant (A/S Incidents)
ADL (Anti-Defamation League)
Research Assistant (A/S Incidents)
- ID
- 2025-2806
- Category
- Impact - Center on Extremism
- Type
- Regular Full-Time
Overview
POSITION TITLE: Research Assistant
REPORTS TO: Senior Antisemitic Incident Specialist
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
LOCATION: New York, NY (CSC) or Anywhere ADL has an office
Grade/Class: Grade C, Non-Exempt, Non-Union
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Center on Extremism (COE) Research Assistant will assess antisemitic incidents and conduct basic research into antisemitism, extremism, and hate to populate COE databases and share with other COE staff.
Responsibilities
Primary:
- Assist the Antisemitic Incident Specialist in processing reports of antisemitic incidents; including assessing credibility, liaising with Regional Offices, categorizing incidents, and conducting trend analysis.
- Assist with creating and maintaining datasets for the COE HEAT Map and producing the annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents.
- Monitor, research, and evaluate large volumes of information from multiple sources pertaining to antisemitism, extremism, and hate.
- Populate COE databases with essential content, categories, and records. Summarize relevant data and share with COE Analysts, Investigative Researchers, and management.
- Help maintain quality and integrity of COE database content. Provide additional research support as requested on other issues dealt with by the Center on Extremism.
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
- Ability to read, understand, evaluate and summarize large volumes of information on a daily basis;
- Understanding of taxonomies and ability to categorize data accordingly;
- Established familiarity with issues related to antisemitism preferred;
- Facility with Excel, Notion, and Salesforce preferred;
- Experience with social media monitoring tools and OSINT techniques preferred;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work in teams;
- Excellent writing skills.
Attributes:
- Committed to contributing to a culture where everyone thrives;
- Collaborative team-player;
- Creative and innovative; takes initiative;
- Results-oriented – a problem solver (versus a problem identifier);
- Excels in dynamic environments that require adaptability;
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously;
- Energized by ADL’s mission and work.
Work Experience:
- Several years of experience with research and data entry preferred
Education:
- B.A. degree or equivalent experience required
Work Environment:
- ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office.
Compensation:
- This position has a salary range of $50,000 to $55,000. 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 talentacquisition@adl.org.
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.
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