Research Analyst

Summary

Join Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE) as a Research Analyst to contribute to impactful climate advocacy research. You will support quantitative and qualitative studies, collaborate with partners, and analyze data to inform ACE's programs. Responsibilities include research design, data collection, analysis and interpretation, data visualization, and communications support. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of social science research experience or 3+ years with an advanced degree, along with strong analytical and communication skills. ACE offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off, and more. The position is remote. ACE values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in social science or messaging research; Or three years experience plus an advanced degree
• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field - such as political science, communications, sociology, psychology, environmental studies, among others
• Knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation methods, such as surveys, message testing, field experiments, focus groups, and interviews
• Proficiency with data analysis and statistical software such as SPSS, SQL, STATA, R, SAS or others
• Expertise in data visualization design and software
• Strong computer skills (Google Apps, Microsoft Suite, Salesforce, Slack, Monday.com)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and attention to detail
• Existing expertise or willingness to master trends in climate change communication, youth organizing, youth civic engagement, renewable energy, and climate justice advocacy
• Understanding of intersectional social justice issues that overlap with climate justice

Responsibilities

• Assist multiple, simultaneous research projects in ACE’s key program areas
• Tasks include literature reviews of past academic and practitioner research, supporting aggregation of proposed messages to test, and crafting belief and attitude measures
• Collaborate with teammates across departments
• Assist with data collection including programming, launching, and fielding surveys, and recruiting, coordinating, and moderating interviews and focus groups
• Independently analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data
• Write up results in the form of short white papers, reports, and presentation materials for internal and external use
• Design tables, charts, and infographics that support research reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Serve as primary liaison to the Policy and Communications team to support gaining earned media and webinars on research findings
• Stay abreast of research findings from partners and the community, including by attending online and live events and conferences
• Monitoring the latest research developments relevant to our work
• Help to establish ACE as a visible leader in data-driven impact in the fields of climate advocacy, renewable energy, civic engagement, and democracy
• Attend annual training on 501c3 & 501c4 compliance, conduct work with understanding of nuance and rules between each entity, raise any questions with legal team, and track expenses and staff time appropriately

Benefits

• Annual salary range: $75,000 - 85,000, commensurate with experience
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403b retirement savings plan
• Vacation
• Sabbatical
• Paid Parental Leave
• 2 Floating Holidays
• 2 Community Service Floating Holidays
• Sick time
• Two weeks of full-staff time off (July 4 week and Christmas-New Years week)
• 13 observed holidays