Research Tracking Coordinator

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party is seeking a Research Tracking Coordinator who will be based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to join the team for the 2026 election cycle. The Research Tracking Coordinator will be a key member of the research team, monitoring opponents on a day-to-day basis both in person and virtually and reporting on candidate events as well as organizing volunteers to attend events.

We are looking for someone with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, who is a responsive, passionate and determined worker with a creative approach to identifying research opportunities, and who has experience working in a fast-paced environment that requires accurate work on tight deadlines.

The Research Tracking Coordinator will work closely with members of the research and communications teams. We are looking for candidates who are excited about campaigns and looking to grow their campaign skills. The Research Tracking Coordinator will be expected to travel to events as necessary.

Responsibilities: The Research Tracking Coordinator will be responsible for comprehensively tracking opponents’ schedules and finding opportunities to record opponents, get them on the record, and hold them accountable. The Research Tracking Coordinator will transcribe and comprehensively report out events and activities to the campaign team and assist with other duties as assigned such as opposition research, rapid response, and paid media tracking. The Research Tracking Coordinator will also be responsible for recruiting, managing, and overseeing a volunteer tracking network.

Skills

Interest and passion for politics and campaigns

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Ability to manage up while prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while being proactive and communicative with other staff

A desire to hone research and political skills in a dynamic, active department

Discretion and sound judgment when dealing with sensitive information

Expected Outcomes

Research and confirm details for tracking opportunities, maintaining a robust calendar for insight purposes

Attend and record footage and audio of public events in a timely manner with key activity highlighted

Process transcriptions of digital assets and distribute same-day reports that identify key details of the event

Recruit, train, and manage volunteer tracking and provide regularly updates to the party

The Research Tracking Coordinator is a self-starter who can proactively solve problems and provide a high level of precision and detail in their work

The Research Tracking Coordinator will maintain relationships with key stakeholders to achieve program goals

The Research Tracking Coordinator will work on other research tasks as assigned

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

A current driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle and cell phone

Availability to work weeknights and weekends as needed

Willingness to monitor a 24-hour news cycle

How To Apply

To apply, email a cover letter describing your interest in the position and your resume to [email protected]. Please use the subject line format of “ LAST NAME, FIRST NAME - Research Tracking Coordinator” in the subject line. No calls, please. Position will be open until filled and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Salary is based on level of experience. The PA Democratic Party provides medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee at no monthly premium.

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party (PDP), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The PDP is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.