New position for Sr. Associate, Human Insights open at Prosperity Now (https://goo.gl/2a2nLu). Thanks!
JOB DESCRIPTION
We seek a Senior Associate, Human Insights in our Washington, DC office to support human insights research and innovation projects for Prosperity Now's Applied Research Team. The Sr. Associate will conduct quantitative and qualitative research (i.e. field surveys, analyze national data sets, conduct individual interviews) and coordinate projects. The Sr. Associate may also assist in the production of Prosperity Now's benchmarking tools, the Prosperity Now Scorecard and other data profiles. Our successful candidate will thrive on open collaboration, intellectual curiosity, an energetic, entrepreneurial approach to challenges, an upbeat, collegial environment, and hard work and drive toward fulfilling Prosperity Now's mission of expanding economic opportunity for all Americans.
Responsibilities:
· Manage key research tasks and small-scale human insights projects, as assigned, in several of Prosperity Now's core policy and program areas;
· Collect and analyze quantitative data, construct data files, prepare tables, write reports, review literature, conduct surveys, interviews, and site visits as necessary and summarize, analyze, and/or code resulting data;
· Lead coordination of website content, program-related communications support, and logistics for meetings and conferences;
· Manage partnerships and technical assistance with non-profit organizations, as assigned;
· Assist with the drafting and editing of reports, publications, presentations, blog posts and other communications materials; and
· Coordinate administrative tasks related to research projects, such as scheduling, note-taking, file management, etc. Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Master's degree in economics, political science, sociology, geography, public policy, business or related field or Bachelor's degree in related field with work experience equivalent to a Master's degree.
· 2-3 years, minimum, of related work experience.
· Excellent writing and analytical skills.
· Strong program management and organization skills with attention to details.
· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
· Ability to work independently and as a member of a broader team.
· Experience with quantitative research methods, including collection, management and statistical analysis of secondary data (e.g., Census, BLS, and BEA datasets) and original survey data.
· Experience with qualitative research methods, including planning and facilitating interviews or focus groups, coding and analysis of qualitative data.
· Strong computer and database management skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), STATA, Atlas TI and Qualtrics is a plus.
· Experience with or interest in behavioral science and program evaluation is desirable.
· Ability to travel occasionally.
Prosperity Now is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity of background and perspective are strengths, and seek to continue to grow a diverse, highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff. We encourage candidates from various backgrounds to apply.
ABOUT PROSPERITY NOW
Prosperity Now (formerly CFED) believes that everyone deserves a chance to prosper. Since 1979, we have helped make it possible for millions of people, especially people of color and those of limited incomes, to achieve financial security, stability and, ultimately, prosperity. We offer a unique combination of scalable practical solutions, in-depth research and proven policy solutions, all aimed at building wealth for those who need it most. With offices in San Francisco, Raleigh-Durham and Washington, D.C., Prosperity Now is looking for talent and contributors that are passionate about this mission and are looking to join the team.
Prosperity Now believes that diversity of background and perspective are strengths and seeks to continue to grow a diverse, highly committed, skilled and collaborative staff. As such, Prosperity Now's staff enjoy a very competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, as well as life, disability and long-term care insurance. Prosperity Now also provides their staff with a professional development stipend, transit allowance, a 403b retirement plan and generous annual and sick leave allotments as well as paid holidays. Prosperity Now's headquarters is also located in downtown DC with convenient access to three Metro lines via Metro Center and dining in the surrounding Penn Quarter and Gallery Place/Chinatown areas.
Offers of employment with Prosperity Now are contingent upon the results of Prosperity Now's standard background checks.
Pamela Chan
Project Director, Human Insights
Prosperity Now
1200 G Street NW, Suite 400
202.595.2617 (Direct)
pchan@prosperitynow.org
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