Casual Substance Misuse Prevention Research Associate

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EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.
EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives.
Job Description

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social work, psychology, sociology, or related field

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• At least 10 years of experience in public health, public administration, social work, psychology, sociology, or related field
• Experience in conducting research and evaluation in substance misuse prevention and related fields
• Demonstrated expertise in working with local and state prevention providers

PREFERRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in public health, public administration, social work, psychology, sociology, or related field
  Additional Information
  EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
  Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups find themselves meeting many of the criteria of a job posting, yet doubting if they should apply. At EDC, we value and strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Equity and excellence are inseparable. If you meet some of the preferred requirements but not all of them, and feel aligned with our vision and mission, we encourage you to apply.
  This position offers an anticipated annual base hourly range of approximately $45 to $50. Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.
  If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the EDC job opportunities website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by e-mailing Liz Christensen or by calling her at 800-225-4276 or 617-618-2329

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