Undergraduate Analysts

Deadline: Weds., March 20th by end of day (midnight)

About

We are seeking 2-4 highly motivated undergraduate analysts to join our team and collaborate on our next phase of philanthropic investment.

As an analyst, you will play a crucial role by surveying various issue areas and developing strategic recommendations to inform our grantmaking activities. Analysts may also assist in the execution of a grant cycle, which includes soliciting requests for proposals, conducting due dilegence, structuring grants, measuring impact and reporting results to the board.

QUOI seeks to invest in the following two areas during this calendar year:

  • Journalistic efforts to quantify and illustrate the impact of money in politics on the lives of every day citizens

  • Other projects that directly combat the negative impacts of money in politics on the lives of every day citizens. These could include efforts to advance regulation, strategies that build public demand for change, the creation of digital products and tools to address a specific problem, etc.

The team will not conduct original emperical research. Instead, the analyst team will be jointly responsible for helping the board narrow down potential giving areas, and making recommendations about how QUOI’s resources may best be used.

Responsibilities:

  • Understand available journalistic coverage of the role of money in politics across a range of issue areas

  • Develop a perspective on the most promising/worthwhile journalistic and non-journalistic efforts aimed at addressing the impact of money in politics across issue areas selected by the research board

  • Assist in identifying potential grant opportunities and evaluate proposals from prospective grantees

  • Collaborate closely with our board to develop grantmaking strategies and priorities aligned with our mission and goals

  • Provide administrative support as needed, including scheduling meetings, organizing materials, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student.

  • Strong research skills, with experience in conducting literature reviews and synthesizing information.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely.

  • Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

  • Preferred but not required: Demonstrated interest in issues related to money in politics, transparency, and governance.

  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

  • Preference for students interested and able to make a weekly time commitment for at least six months and preferably up to a year or longer.

  • Potentially, an ability to travel to conduct due diligence with selected QUOI board and staff

Benefits

  • Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in philanthropy and grantmaking activities.

  • Flexible work schedule to accommodate academic commitments.

  • Competitive compensation and potential for professional development opportunities.

  • Opportunity to work with QUOI’s board and staff, and gain exposure to potential grantees

Application Process:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until March 10th.

To apply, please submit the following materials to: nicolas@post.harvard.edu.

  • a resume

  • your requested hourly rate

  • an academic writing sample from any discipline

  • the answer to the following question: please tell us about one social problem you care about, and select one philanthropic investment you would make to help address this issue, telling us why you’ve chosen that investment

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the political landscape and advancing transparency and accountability in money in politics. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!