Applications Being Accepted.
Position: Research and Evaluation Manager (Full-Time)
Do you already possess high-quality and honed skills in mixed method evaluation and research?
Are you ready to take the lead and strategize around complex projects that impact the most marginalized communities or in service to social justice movements?
Do you thrive off of supporting and coaching those that report to you?
Do you have a strong wellness practice that supports you and could support others?
We are looking for a research and evaluation manager to lead long and short-term evaluation and community research projects. Our work is with grassroots organizations as well as large institutions, and our expertise is utilizing innovative methods for projects that are addressing and exploring complex social issues.
Our ideal candidate has a Masters or PhD in Social Science and 3+ years of experience managing projects and teams. Experience with Participatory Action Research or community-based research with a focus on quantitative and/or qualitative methods and analysis is important for this role.
How Your Time Will Be Spent:
40% Project Management: supporting full project-cycle, timeline & workplan development & management, responding to requests for proposals and reporting
30% External Engagement: weekly meetings, keeping clients informed of progress and next steps, reporting, and managing relationships
30% Staff Guidance and Supervision: supporting team members to advance their skills, set goals, and giving and receiving feedback
You Are…
Deeply committed to research in service of community
Detail-oriented and committed to tending to the small things
Excited about working in a culture that prioritizes innovation, interdependence and joy
Excited to bring your lived experience and focus on justice, equity, wellness, and systems-thinking into your work.
You’re experienced in…
Community-based participatory research
Writing reports based on research and evaluation findings
Qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation, including data analysis with various software: MaxQda, Nvivo, SPSS, SAS, or R.
Databases and data collection systems, such as airtable, salesforce, survey monkey, and qualtrics.
Working on multiple, multifaceted projects simultaneously
Communicating and honoring boundaries
You’re able to…
Working collaborative on teams
Communicate complex information effectively in writing and speaking, and tailor communication for different audiences, including non-research audiences
Conduct focus groups, interviews, and/or field observations to answer qualitative research questions
Balance accountability with emotional intelligence when interacting with partners, clients and the team
Offer, receive and respond to regular feedback
You have…
Relevant experience conducting complex research and/or evaluation projects using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Managed other evaluation, research and support staff
A masters or PhD in social science or other relevant field with strong emphasis on research methods.
Who we are…
Social Insights is a research and evaluation firm based in Atlanta that leads cutting-edge research across the country. Our team is multi-racial, multi-gendered, and majority Black. We are sociologists, community psychologists, and social workers. As we expand, we continue to nurture our collaborative and liberatory environment and commitment to work that inspires us.