Deputy Director, Research & Insights

yes. every kid. (YES) is seeking a strategic and experienced political and public opinion research professional to advance and expand our research capability. The Deputy Director, Research & Insights will lead the design and execution of political polling and focus groups to support public policy campaigns, legislative strategy, and stakeholder engagement.

This includes owning major research projects from design through analysis and presentation, translating complex public opinion data into clear, actionable insights that shape advocacy, communications, and policy design across state and federal efforts.

This is an ideal role for an experienced pollster who can operate independently, manage complex projects, and serve as a trusted thought partner to senior leadership and colleagues. The position will report to the Director of Education Marketplace & Insights and work closely with organizational leadership, public affairs, government affairs, communications, policy, and external partners.

The position will also have a dual role at Homeroom Research, LLC, a polling and research firm, wholly owned by yes. every kid.

• 8+ years in polling and public opinion research, including work at a political polling firm.
• Direct experience executing legislative district, statewide, and national surveys.
• Direct experience moderating qualitative research.
• Mastery of survey design, audience sampling, quota setting, crosstab design, and data set weighting.
• Familiarity with voter files, turnout models, sample design, and electoral audiences.
• Strong political judgment and understanding of policy and advocacy environments.
• Ability to translate research into strategy and communicate findings clearly to senior leaders and external audiences.
• Strong project management skills, analytical rigor, and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for conferences, focus groups, and presentations.
• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

• Polling experience in education or other public policy areas.
• Experience with a political campaign, think tank, or advocacy organization.

The Deputy Director is a trusted research partner to the Director and colleagues across YES, independently leading projects from initial question to actionable findings.

Success means delivering rigorous research on time, uncovering insights beyond the toplines, and helping colleagues apply findings to policy, communications, advocacy, and organizational strategy. This person strengthens YES’s research capabilities and partnerships, ensuring that major strategic decisions, messaging, and policy positions are grounded in credible real-world data and tested public opinion.