Job Announcement: Research Associate
Applications are now closed.
The Coalition of Communities of Color’s (CCC) Research Justice Institute seeks an outstanding researcher to join our team as a Research Associate.
The Research Associate will help lead and support a wide range of research projects and activities, such as collecting and analyzing qualitative data, directly engaging community members, and drafting reports and literature reviews. Our research encompasses a wide range of topics related to racial justice, including health, environmental justice, education, transportation, and beyond.
In addition to the core work of research and data analysis, the Research Associate will also build out the public presence of the Research Justice Institute by launching and creating our new blog, drafting research briefs accessible to our communities, and convening a network of BIPOC researchers.
The ideal candidate will have strong writing and communication skills and be committed to working with communities of color. Experience using and analyzing qualitative data and outstanding writing skills are essential for this role. This position is a unique opportunity to build expertise in community data and research justice for BIPOC communities.
The Research Associate’s work will contribute to CCC’s efforts for systems change as we take on urgent issues, build capacity among our BIPOC partners and community members, and use our research to move policymakers and institutions toward racial equity.
For full details on this position, please visit www.coalitioncommunitiescolor.org/jobs.
Research and Analysis: Your role will focus on a wide range of research projects and data analysis, all in close collaboration with the research team. Your work will help power our research projects by:
Co-constructing every aspect of the research process, from project design and data collection methods to community involvement and sharing our research with key audiences
Leading or co-leading parts of the components of the research and data lifecycle
Conducting qualitative analysis for research projects
Drafting elements of our research reports
Completing literature reviews and searching for data on topics to inform our current and upcoming research projects
Engaging and recruiting community members and partners to participate in our research and data collection efforts
Building the Research Justice Institute’s public presence: You will increase the impact of our work and amplify the visibility of our research by:
Launching and leading our new Research Justice Institute blog, generating original content addressing key research justice and equity issues
Drafting new community briefs to more effectively communicate our research projects to the public, the communities we serve, and the broader public
Leading CCC’s BIPOC Research Network: You will build and strengthen relationships between CCC and BIPOC researchers, data workers, evaluators, students, and community outreach/engagement experts across Oregon by:
Managing and administering the new CCC BIPOC Researcher Network, including establishing a member database
Regularly communicating to the network and public through our website content
Convening members of the network at annual gatherings
Qualifications
A successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree in a social science or humanities discipline and/or 2–4 years of work experience leading and supporting research projects that engage the public and, in particular, communities of color
Clear, concise, and accessible research writing, with the ability to produce high-quality research reports
Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead the implementation of major projects and work on multiple projects simultaneously
An understanding of how institutional use of data and research can benefit or harm communities of color
Ability to effectively communicate with partners verbally and in writing
Ability to work closely with colleagues in a dynamic environment
Commitment to racial justice and building power for communities of color
These qualifications are a plus:
Familiarity with quantitative data systems methods and analysis as well as the role of community-based data
Knowledge of conducting, visualizing, and explaining qualitative data analysis
An understanding of how institutional use of data and research can benefit or harm communities of color
Experience working with culturally specific community-based organizations, local government, and nonprofit partners
Compensation:
This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $65,386–$74,467. CCC works to provide our staff with support for their health and well-being and recognize the value of their work through the following benefits:
Paid time off: 15 days paid vacation in the first year of employment, increasing with tenure at the organization; 10 days of paid sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a one week office closure in December.
Insurance: CCC pays 100% of premiums for medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance for the employee.
Additional benefits include a flexible Spending Account (health savings and daycare), a Transportation Savings Account, an Employee Assistance Program, monthly phone and transportation stipends, and full reimbursements for the employee’s Paid Leave Oregon contributions. Employees may enroll in a matching 401k retirement plan after one year of employment.
CCC also provides resources to support our staff’s training, skill-building, and professional development.
Work Environment: CCC has a hybrid work schedule, with our office located in downtown Portland. You must live in or be willing to move within commuting distance of the office.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter (no more than two pages) and resume to HR@coalitioncommunitiescolor.org, with the subject line “Research Associate — [your name].” Applications are now closed. You will be contacted if selected for an interview.