Director of Public Opinion and External Affairs

3 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Korea Economic Institute of America Full time

Job Summary

The Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) is seeking a highly skilled professional to serve as the Director of Public Opinion and External Affairs. This key position will be responsible for developing and implementing a programmatic agenda that aligns with KEI's mission and priorities, focusing on collaborative programs with partner organizations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute programs in response to pressing policy problems through engagement with partner institutions, executive and legislative branches, and journalists.
  • Design topics for discussion, recruit speakers and participants, and coordinate logistics for collaborative events, including conferences, meetings, briefings, and private roundtables.
  • Cultivate and expand the pool of institutions and experts in the U.S. and Korea who partner with KEI to increase the impact of KEI's work and to convene new voices and perspectives.
  • Plan and manage KEI's polling programs, often through collaboration with partner institutions, collect, analyze, and summarize relevant qualitative and quantitative research and historical data, draft and deploy written materials, public opinion research, data analysis, digital content, and presentations, and organize public events to elevate KEI's analyses and expand their reach.
  • Perform representational duties for the organization as needed in the absence of and as requested by the President and CEO.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in a related discipline, plus equivalent experience.
  • At least 10 years of policy or academic work experience required.
  • Proven ability to produce policy-relevant research in the relevant field while meeting rapid, multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Strong editorial judgment, writing and editing ability, attention to detail for fact-checking, proofing, and other quality control.
  • A sophisticated understanding of the mechanics of elections and public opinion research.
  • Experience handling primary data and producing analyses using statistical programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programmatic efforts.
  • Experience in the legislative branch preferred.
  • Proven ability to build and manage relationships with high-profile audiences.
  • Working proficiency in Korean required.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Benefits

  • Salary: $90 – 100k, commensurate with experience.
  • 401(k): 8% of base salary and 100% vested.
  • Health insurance: KEI pays 100% of the premiums for medical, prescription, dental, and vision.
  • Life insurance: KEI covers 100% of the premium.
  • Flexible Spending Account.
  • 12 paid holidays.
  • Paid vacation days, sick leave, and personal days.
  • 12-week paid parental leave.
  • Severance pay.
  • Commuter benefits: Up to $300 monthly for public transit.
  • Professional development.
  • Free access to on-site gym.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and two relevant writing samples to hr@keia.org. We review applications on a rolling basis. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

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