Summary
Description
About Us
American Families for Vaccines (AFV) is a fast-growing, mission-driven organization mobilizing families, clinicians, and communities to support pro-vaccine policy and defeat anti-vaccine extremism. Our state chapters defend strong vaccine policy, fight misinformation, and advocate for evidence-based public health. As we scale both our 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities, we are expanding our national infrastructure and growing the number of state-based Families for Vaccines chapters.
Position Summary
AFV’s Research Analyst turns data and policy research into structured tools that power fast, effective advocacy. You’ll compile and standardize datasets across chapter states; develop advocacy-ready handouts; and conduct case research to protect and defend science-based, pro-vaccine policies.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional or recent graduate who is detail-oriented, methodical, and interested in applying data and research to real-world policy advocacy.
Key Responsibilities
Data Identification & Compilation
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Identify and compile vaccination coverage, exemption, and disease data from official state government sources across AFV chapter states.
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Organize state-level data into structured, sortable spreadsheets, filterable by legislative district.
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Conduct quality assurance checks and flag anomalies or inconsistencies.
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Work with AFV staff and contractors to submit Freedom of Information Act Requests, if needed.
Advocacy-Ready Outputs
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Develop and maintain state- and district-specific advocacy materials for AFV staff and policymakers.
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Update advocacy materials, as needed, when new data become available.
Policy Review
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Review proposed and existing legislation for updates to identified policies.
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Update the Vaccine Policy Atlas with changes made to state law.
Case Research for Legal Challenges
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Conduct case research for legal challenges related to vaccine policies.
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Reviewing articles used in litigation/cases.
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Research experts testifying in cases, or potentially testifying.
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Turn data into language usable in cases and legal communications.
Organization & Resource Compilation
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Identify and input documents and resources for AFV’s internal library and archive.
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Populate library entries with keywords and tags, based on an internal taxonomy.
Collaboration & Communication
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Work closely with AFV staff to prioritize states based on legislative urgency.
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Flag data access barriers or reporting limitations early.
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Maintain organized documentation to ensure reproducibility and clarity.
Qualifications
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Strong proficiency in Google Sheets (data cleaning, sorting, filtering, formatting).
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Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work methodically with multi-source administrative data.
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Ability to follow structured processes and clearly document methodology.
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Comfort working independently in a remote environment.
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Experience working with government datasets, legislation, and court documents.
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Clear, proactive communication.
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Experience using Canva or similar design tools.
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Interest in public health policy and legislative advocacy.
Preferred Qualifications
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Familiarity with U.S. state legislative processes.
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Experience working on politicized health topics.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $60,000 annually
Benefits:
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Comprehensive health insurance for employee, partner, and dependents, retirement contribution, generous PTO, paid holidays, and remote work flexibility.
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Flexible work hours and fully remote work environment with opportunities to travel and engage colleagues in-person a few times per year.
How to Apply
Submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples (ideally policy-related) to jobs@familiesforvaccines.org with the subject line: Research Analyst – [Your Name]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity
American Families for Vaccines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including but not limited to people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people with diverse life experiences.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws.
Work Authorization
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. AFV is not able to sponsor employment visas at this time. AFV participates in the e-Verify system to determine employment eligibility.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at jobs@familiesforvaccines.org
Employment Status
All positions are considered at-will unless otherwise stated in a written employment agreement and are subject to background and reference checks where applicable.
Pay Transparency
This position is offered with a salary range of $60,000 per year, depending on experience and location. The position includes comprehensive benefits. This disclosure is in compliance with applicable state laws including those in California, Colorado, New York, and Washington.
American Families for Vaccines is an equal opportunity employer and committed to hiring without regard to age, race, ethnicity, ability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require accommodations or assistance to complete an application, we welcome you to contact hr@familiesforvaccines.org.
