Research Assistant​/Associate

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI) is the sole nonprofit organization created by President Reagan charged with advancing his legacy and principles – individual liberty, economic opportunity, freedom and democracy, peace through strength, and national pride.

A globally recognized nonpartisan organization based in Simi Valley, CA, with a leadingpolicy institute in Washington, DC, RRPFI delivers impactful public affairs programming, policy convenings and projects of national and international significance, scholarly initiatives, and distinctive educational programming shaping the perspectives of middle, high school, and college students.

In addition, RRPFI sustains the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, the largest and most visited presidential library. A leading cultural institution, RRPFI houses a remarkable 125,000 square foot museum with unique historical pieces that tells the story of Ronald Reagan’s life, presidency, and enduring impact, and hosts world‑class special exhibitions. More information is available ganfoundation.org.

The Ronald Reagan Institute in Washington, D.C. seeks a full‑time Staff and Research Associate to support the Director of Scholarly Initiatives (DSI). We are looking for a self‑motivated individual with experience in academic and research settings. Familiarity with archival research and practices is important. Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills are essential to the position. Their chief responsibility will be to assist the DSI in the administration of the postdoctoral fellowship program, the Age of Reagan Conference and working groups, the Academy for Civics Education and Democracy (ACED), and the Rendezvous with History Podcast.

Their secondary responsibility will be to support the DSI in research and special projects.

The Staff and Research Associate will be expected to perform the following specific duties and responsibilities related to this position and any duties hereafter assigned:

Administrative & General Support

Schedule appointments for DSI and maintain relevant calendars

Support the ACED program through scheduling, grading, student engagement, internship coordination, etc.

Assist with correspondence, expense reports, invoices

Logistics and content organization for the Age of Reagan Conference and Presidential Leadership Symposium

Support all RRI events and relevant programs as directed by the DSI

Expertly leverage all CRM and database platforms including Airtables, Google Drive, Salesforce, etc.

Research & Special Projects

Assist in research for DSI’s book project(s). This may include archival research, analysis of relevant research, writing research briefs, and the coordination of research groups to assist the DSI.

Assist the DSI with drafting memos, presentations, podcasts, testimony, articles and speeches

Pursue their own research projects as directed by the DSI

Support DSI outreach efforts with universities, publishers, archives, foundations, government partners, etc.

Qualifications/Characteristics

Research experience

The successful candidate must be passionate about President Ronald Reagan’s legacy and principles.

Computer proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs required

Fluency with cloud‑based platforms and environments (i.e. Google Drive)

Ability to organize digital files

Knowledge of operation of standard office equipment

Organizational skills with attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Strong work and time management skills, including flexibility and adaptability

Collaborative, works well within and across teams

Proven ability to think strategically and adapt well to change

Excellent communication, writing, organizational, and administrative skills

Efficient, effective, and energetic with autonomy and limited direction or daily management from supervisor and/or teammates

Familiarity with Adobe Suite and Apple computers and software

Ease with computer and mobile applications

Ability to maintain a professional image and represent the organization well on the phone, through email contacts and at all…