Remote Director of Research

Summary

Worth Rises is seeking a Director of Research with at least five years of professional experience in research, superior writing skills, comfort with interpreting statistical studies, understanding of the prison industry, mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, and a commitment to Worth Rises' organizational values. The role involves leading the organization's research portfolio, developing and executing the research strategy, conducting original research, writing reports, managing existing research products, and presenting research. Worth Rises offers a generous compensation package, including full medical, vision, and dental coverage, vacation time, sick leave, bereavement leave, 401k contribution match, technology stipend, professional development budget, and operates in a remote-first environment.

Requirements

• At least five years of professional experience conducting research that includes collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and writing for public education and advocacy
• Superior writing and editing skills and demonstrated ability to defend and explain complex issues to a wide variety of audiences
• Comfort with interpreting statistical studies and building financial and other data models
• Understanding of the prison industry and corporate finance and a strong, demonstrated interest in learning more
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, namely Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (e.g., formulas, formatting, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s research portfolio in support of organizations priorities and goals
• Co-develop and execute the organization’s narrative strategy with the Executive Director, Chief of Staff, Chief Narrative Officer, and Director of Marketing & Communications
• Conduct intensive research, collect quantitative and qualitative data, perform innovative analyses, and translate findings into accessible content
• Write and publish issue briefs, reports, articles, op-eds, blog posts, fact sheets, and other research content to support our campaigns and shape the public the narrative around the prison industry
• Manage the organization’s existing suite of research products, including our Corporate Database and Phone Rate Map, conducting routine maintenance and updates and fielding related investor, media, and other questions
• Present research to media and at public events, and train other staff on recently published research to do the same

Preferred Qualifications

Genuine commitment to our organizational values: act with integrity, focus on impact, deliver excellence, get it done, and operate with intellectual curiosity (visit worthrises.org/jointhefight)

Benefits

• Full medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 20 days vacation time, ten days personal/sick leave, and three days bereavement leave
• Generous 401k contribution match
• $75 monthly technology stipend
• Dedicated budget line for professional development
• Operates in a remote-first environment