Research Coordinator (Part-time) at SISTER SONG, INC.

, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

37500.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Grant Writing, Mixed Methods Research, Data Analysis, Project Management, Community-Based Participatory Research, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Public Health Research, Reproductive Justice

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Are you committed to supporting and conducting research that centers the strengths and needs of diverse communities? Are you ready to contribute your experience as a researcher to the advancement of the reproductive justice movement? We are seeking a passionate, experienced researcher to support the work of the SisterSong research team. In this role, you will be an integral member of the research team, co-leading research grant applications and supporting both day-to-day research tasks as well as the long-term strategic vision of the research team. There is room to grow in this role and the successful candidate will be an individual who is comfortable primarily working behind the scenes with some opportunities to serve as a representative of SisterSong in various RJ movement and research-affiliated spaces. This role will directly support and report to the Research Manager. Position Summary: The Research Coordinator (RC) will be responsible for supporting the research team’s work ranging from the design of research studies to dissemination activities, including the Research in Action webinar series. The RC will be a team player, leveraging their experience as a researcher to aid in pursuing and maintaining intentional research partnerships and creating successful research grant applications primarily for foundation funders. The RC will also participate in data collection, analysis, write-up, and dissemination of mixed methods research studies. Essential Duties: * Coordinate day-to-day components of the SisterSong Research Team’s portfolio of community-based participatory research studies including administrative tasks, event support and reporting, data analysis, collection, write-up and dissemination. * Co-lead on the identification of and application(s) for grants to support the growing work and portfolio of the Research Team. * Contribute as a thought partner on the development of new SisterSong research studies and partnerships. * Support the growth of the research team by nurturing existing partnerships and supporting new partnerships. * Serve as a representative of SisterSong across contexts including in RJ movement and research spaces. * Assist as needed with cross-departmental and all-staff events including Essence Festival of Culture, the Let’s Talk About Sex Conference, and Black (In)fertility Awareness Week. Minimum Qualifications: * Master’s degree in public health, social sciences, or related. * Two to five years of experience conducting research studies in the field of reproductive justice, sexual and reproductive health, public health, family planning, or related. * Experience leading qualitative research project(s) * Demonstrated track record of successfully gaining funding for the purpose of conducting research. Experience with applying to, and receiving grants from any funding source is welcome, experience receiving funding from foundations is preferred. * Demonstrated experience working and/or volunteering in reproductive health, rights and justice. * Commitment to advancing the tenets of reproductive justice. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with: * Conducting quantitative research * Formation and management of community advisory boards * Project management * Volunteer coordination * Strategic planning Key Competencies: * Commitment to community-based participatory research * Demonstrated ability to work well both as part of a Team and as a task or project lead. * Ability to serve as a thought partner * Ability to collaborate and work with diverse communities. * Attention to detail, commitment to collaboration, growth, and professional development.

Responsibilities

The Research Coordinator supports the design, execution, and dissemination of community-based participatory research studies. They are also responsible for co-leading grant applications and nurturing strategic research partnerships.