Position SummaryThe communications associate is a member of the communications team whose primary focus will be working with a communications manager to promote the Center's research on U.S. Politics to the media, the engaged public and key stakeholders. The communications associate will promote and disseminate findings through media relations, stakeholder engagement, event planning, publications and social-media outreach. The communications associate is skilled in working independently as well as part of a team; and is able to demonstrate initiative, professionalism, judgment, the ability to juggle multiple priorities and attention to detail. The communications associate has excellent verbal and written communication skills, and is comfortable communicatin