Job Announcement :: Senior Researcher
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Position Overview
The Coalition of Communities of Color’s Research Justice Institute is hiring a new Senior Researcher to lead the Institute’s equity research projects. As a Senior Researcher, you will help address research and data inequalities within our current systems by collaborating with and advising dominant institutions like government, universities, for-profit businesses, some nonprofit organizations, and more so that they better understand, engage, and center communities of color. Examples of this work include research and data collection strategies, evaluations, community engagement, and frameworks for using data for decision making that support policy change in areas like housing, education, and health. You will also collaborate with other research staff on projects with communities of color and organizations that support them, using community-led and -driven research and data practices. As a critical part of a small but growing team, you will work to achieve near and long-term strategic objectives, build new relationships and strengthen existing ones, represent the Research Justice Institute, and contribute to a unique cross-cultural coalition working toward racial justice.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in applied research, both qualitative and quantitative, with an equity focus. For detailed information on this role and our approach to research and data equity, download the full job description here.
About Our OrganizatioN
The Coalition of Communities of Color (CCC) is an alliance of culturally-specific organizations that supports a collective racial justice effort to improve outcomes for communities of color through policy analysis and advocacy, environmental justice, data and research in communities of color.
Our Research Justice Institute (RJI) conducts research and data equity and justice work across the region and advocates for the need for more reliable, holistic, actionable, and community-centered data. We work to both advance equity to guide dominant institutions toward fairer systems, and to promote justice via community-led research. We believe that both areas of work are essential to achieving CCC’s vision of racial justice in Oregon.
Responsibilities
Research and Data Equity Consulting (60%)
As Senior Researcher, you will lead collaborations and partnerships with dominant institutions on research and data equity projects by:
Consulting and advising dominant institution stakeholders on research and data equity practices, frameworks, and methodologies
Working with community-based partners to engage community members
Providing technical assistance and trainings to dominant institutions and organizations in research, data, and diversity, equity, and inclusion
Representing CCC and the Research Justice Institute on advisory boards and committees
Research and Data Justice Projects (15%)
In addition to leading projects with dominant institutions, you will support other RJI staff in an array of research and data justice projects with coalition members and other community-based organizations. This work includes:
Convening partners and supporting their participation in research projects
Co-constructing data collection strategies with relevant community stakeholders and colleagues and analyzing data
Building capacity for coalition member organizations and other nonprofits by providing technical assistance, trainings, and workshops
Research Justice Institute Program Support (15%)
We operate as a close team, with every member making critical contributions to our success both internally and externally. You will support the program by:
Building and strengthening effective partnerships with an array of entities, including community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, public sector entities, and foundations
Maintaining up-to-date records of dominant data on communities of color
Building RJI’s understanding of the landscape and keep the organization current on research and equity practices and other relevant developments in the field
Contributing to RJI’s literature reviews and original research reports and presentations
Administration and Grants Management (10%)
Other duties include grants and contract management, supervising contract researchers and supporting RJI’s student interns, and other general administrative tasks and requirements.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
PhD in social sciences, humanities, or other research-related field
Minimum three to five years experience in leading applied research projects
Experience in both quantitative and qualitative research with an equity focus
Successful grant writing experience
Experience working with communities of color and community-based organizations
Commitment to racial justice
Ability to develop diverse partnerships and respond to multiple stakeholders
Outstanding written and oral communications skills
Highly self-directed, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneous
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on research and data equity approaches in dominant institutions
Experience working on cross-cultural racial justice efforts and coalition building
Strong policy analysis and ability to write research findings with an advocacy voice
Experience working with intersectional approaches including gender, sexuality, ability, language, etc.
Position Details
This is a full time, exempt position with a salary range of $75,000–80,000 and competitive benefits, Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave; medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee with 100% of the employee’s premium paid by employer; and additional benefits including health and transportation savings accounts and monthly phone and transportation stipends.
CCC’s office is located in Portland, Oregon and has a hybrid work schedule. The Senior Researcher must live in or be willing to move within commuting distance of the Portland metro area.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to HR@coalitioncommunitiescolor.org, with the subject line “Senior Researcher — [your name].” Applications are due Monday, January 23. Interviews will be scheduled for the week of January 30. You will be contacted if selected for an interview.
WORKING AT CCC
CCC is a small but growing mission-driven organization with 11 full time positions. We operate in a highly collaborative environment and growing synergy between our various programs and staff positions. As a cross-cultural organization, we have opportunities to learn from each other, our members, and partners to build a collective analysis around racial justice and strategize together to achieve this vision. We recognize that while all BIPOC communities experience the oppression of white supremacy that some communities face additional harm, such as anti-Blackness or land theft and colonization, and we are at the early phase in our efforts to address these both structurally and within our own coalition practices.
Our staff’s work frequently covers a wide range of issues as well as work activities, giving extensive learning opportunities. While our work is often responsive to the current climate and greatest opportunities, staff have a high degree of autonomy in developing program goals and workplans in collaboration with their teams and organizational leadership.
We are actively working on organizational development, strong support for staff and investment in their growth, and addressing equity issues within our organization, including anti-Blackness and other intersecting oppressions impacting BIPOC individuals and communities. Our physical office is located in Old Town/Chinatown in Portland, with strong access to transit.