UpTogether is hiring a
Mixed Methods Research Associate

Summary

Join UpTogether as a Mixed-Methods Research Associate for a contract position (1099) supporting an upcoming participatory research project with a foundation partner.

Requirements

• Experience designing and implementing social science research projects, particularly mixed-methods research using surveys, focus groups, and/or interviews
• Knowledge of participatory research methodologies such CBPR, PAR, and/or Community Voice and experience working directly with communities facing financial hardship
• Domain expertise in social policy and anti-poverty programs
• Comfort working with non-technical stakeholders to implement research activities and interpret findings
• Knowledge of ethical practices for human subject research, including data privacy and security
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively organize and manage time, including ability to set priorities to meet all project needs in a timely fashion
• Proven ability to thrive in a remote work environment; self-directed, proactively reaches out, responsive, and comfortable in a virtual setting

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation of materials for biweekly meetings with the Research Advisory Committee (RAC)
• Synthesize RAC meetings, identifying themes from the discussions and key learning questions that could shape a research agenda
• Draft focus group guides and/or in-depth interview guides for community-based organizations
• Support with the logistics of carrying out research activities, such as scheduling focus groups, interviews, and coordinating with community-based organizations
• Support the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data from surveys, focus groups, and/or interviews

Benefits

$50-$75/hr based on experience