ZipRecruiter

Log In

2

Entry Level Political Polling Research Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Tavern Research

Polling Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$88K - $108K/yr

Polling Analyst Location: Chicago, IL or Washington, DC Office : 3 days/week in South Loop office ... Principal About Tavern Research Tavern Research is a political tech startup building tools and ...

AFL-CIO

Polling Analyst

Washington, DC

$108K/yr

... cost-effective political and legislative mobilization, digital, and organizing campaigns. This ... Support the AFL-CIO's national polling and research agenda. * Work with analytics and program staff ...

AFL-CIO

Polling Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

... cost-effective political and legislative mobilization, digital, and organizing campaigns. This ... Support the AFL-CIO's national polling and research agenda. * Work with analytics and program staff ...

AIPAC

Coordinator, Research

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$50K - $55K/yr

Political Location: Washington, DC FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Director, Political Research ... candidates, polling, fundraising, and other race-related data. * Schedule candidate meetings ...

AIPAC

Coordinator, Research

Washington, DC · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

Political Location: Washington, DC FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Director, Political Research ... candidates, polling, fundraising, and other race-related data. * Schedule candidate meetings ...

Tavern Research

Survey Researcher

Chicago, IL · On-site

$88K - $108K/yr

Principal About Tavern Research Tavern Research is a political tech startup building tools and ... polling, or similar data collection work * Sophisticated understanding of electoral politics

Varsity Tutors

College Political Science Tutor

Bryan, TX · Remote

$40/hr

... research design for political science. Guides students through analyzing legislative processes, comparing political systems, evaluating foreign policy decisions, interpreting polling data, and ...

Varsity Tutors

College Political Science Tutor

NM · Remote

$40/hr

... research design for political science. Guides students through analyzing legislative processes, comparing political systems, evaluating foreign policy decisions, interpreting polling data, and ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsPolitical Polling Research JobsEntry Level Political Polling Research Jobs

Entry Level Political Polling Research information

What is the difference between Entry Level Political Polling Research vs Entry Level Market Research Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Political Polling ResearchEntry Level Market Research Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in political science, statistics, or related fieldBachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field
Work EnvironmentPolling firms, research organizations, government agenciesMarket research firms, consulting companies, corporations
Industry UsagePolitical campaigns, government, advocacy groupsConsumer goods, retail, technology sectors
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Entry Level Political Polling Research and Entry Level Market Research Analyst roles share similarities in required education and work environments but differ in industry focus. Political polling emphasizes political campaigns and advocacy, while market research analysts focus on consumer insights for businesses. Both roles involve data collection, analysis, and reporting, making them comparable entry-level positions in research fields.

More about Entry Level Political Polling Research jobs
What cities are hiring for Entry Level Political Polling Research jobs? Cities with the most Entry Level Political Polling Research job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Political Polling Research jobs? The most popular types of Political Polling Research jobs are:
What states have the most Entry Level Political Polling Research jobs? States with the most job openings for Entry Level Political Polling Research jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Entry Level Political Polling Research jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Entry Level Political Polling Research jobs are:
Entry Level Political Polling Research jobs near you
Infographic showing various Entry Level Political Polling Research job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 91% Full Time, and 6% Part Time. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

Polling Analyst

Tavern Research

Chicago, IL • On-site

$88K - $108K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Polling Analyst
Location: Chicago, IL or Washington, DC
Office: 3 days/week in South Loop office
Reports to: Principal
About Tavern Research
Tavern Research is a political tech startup building tools and insights to help our customers win elections and make better, evidence-based decisions. We specialize in scaling expert human work, such as content generation and survey research to support thoughtful, data-driven civic engagement. We're a venture-backed, mission-driven, fast-moving, and mostly technical team focused on supporting campaigns and organizations working to strengthen democratic participation. We are experimental by design and expect every team member to continuously improve how they work using new tools and technology. Everything else is on our website. If you still have questions, let us know when you apply!
About You
You're curious, adaptable and are excited by AI's real-world impact and taking on hard problems. You thrive in high-stakes environments, learning on the fly, and delivering under pressure. Skills matter more than credentials (we don't care if you dropped out of school), and political experience is a plus but not required. If our mission at Tavern Research resonates with you, we encourage you to apply - even if you don't check every box!
About the Role
You'll be joining our fast-growing team as a Polling Analyst at the center of our public opinion research operations. In this role, you'll design and field political polls, analyze crosstabs, track opinion trends across electoral cycles, and deliver findings that provide critical insights to campaigns and organizations. You'll also translate polling data into messaging guidance and strategic recommendations that shape how our clients communicate and engage their audiences. This position is ideal for someone who thinks in likely voter models and demographic splits, and is eager to apply rigorous polling methodology to real-world political challenges. You'll work directly with our customer delivery team to turn survey and polling data into actionable insights that help our clients win.
We value in-person work and expect employees based in Chicago to work regularly from our South Loop office. We also welcome candidates based in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
  • Manage survey fieldwork and data collection processes, maintaining data quality, sample integrity, and timely delivery of research projects
  • Clean, process, and analyze survey data, applying weighting, coding, and statistical methods to produce reliable research deliverables and key insights
  • Develop and refine survey questionnaires and research instruments, including question wording, ordering, response scale design, and validity checks to ensure actionable results
  • Design and field surveys and polls using our proprietary research tools, applying best practices in sampling methodology, instrument design, and fieldwork management
  • Use generative AI to improve your efficiency and develop advanced workflows
  • Assist in creating memos and presentations to effectively communicate research findings
  • Use research findings to inform and shape client communication strategies, including messaging guidance and audience targeting recommendations

Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of experience in survey research, polling, or applied research methodology - including questionnaire design, fieldwork, and data analysis
  • Solid understanding of and strong interest in electoral politics and how public opinion research informs political strategy
  • Experience writing in R or Python
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple research projects simultaneously under tight deadlines in a fast-paced political environment
  • Experience using and optimizing your workflow with generative AI

To be explicit: you don't need a degree to work here. You just need to be exceptional at the things we're asking from you.
Benefits
  • Premium health insurance
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Office closed for all federal holidays
  • 401k match
  • Equity

Tavern Research is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The pay range for this role is:
88,300 - 108,900 USD per year (Chicago, IL)

Apply