Research Specialist

Core responsibilities:

• Conduct public profile research using advanced searching techniques to analyze publicly available information and synthesize findings into client reports
• Perform networking research to develop detailed lists of potential candidates and create research strategies for complex searches
• Manage information by locating difficult-to-find data, ensuring data quality in proprietary databases, and organizing research materials
• Participate in team collaboration, coordinate workload with research team members, and engage in ongoing dialogue about research projects

This role contributes to strengthening and diversifying leadership in mission-driven organizations by identifying exceptional candidates, ultimately advancing the common good through improved organizational leadership.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years of professional experience; familiarity with at least one of IM's practice areas is a plus
• Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and analytical writing skills to synthesize complex information into clear narratives
• Technical proficiency with search engines, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Competitive compensation and benefits including:

• Non-contributory health and dental offering
• Participation in profit-sharing pension plan
• Employee stock ownership plan

Isaacson, Miller is a national retained executive search firm specializing in leadership recruitment for mission-driven organizations in the civic sector, with practices across education, healthcare, conservation, arts, human services, and advocacy organizations.