Senior Associate
Job Description:
We seek an experienced full-time hire to provide project management and strategic research, analysis, and insight on national and local initiatives across the U.S. Senior Associate will support multiple projects related to community development, workforce development, small business and economic development, community development finance, creative industries, and healthcare. Working for a small organization, you will participate in all aspects of the firm’s work. This position will be fully remote. We encourage applicants to apply regardless of location; however, please note that Mt. Auburn conducts business during east coast hours.
Responsibilities include:
· Confidently manage a small project team, potentially across multiple projects simultaneously. This includes project scope development, staffing, deliverable oversight, management of budget and timeline, client communications, and internal coordination.
· Execute and communicate analysis through superior writing skills, communicating complex ideas clearly and concisely; comfort with distilling written reports into graphically appealing reports is a plus.
· Design and implement research methods, such as developing survey instruments, drafting protocols, and conducting interviews and focus groups.
· Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data accurately and thoroughly and be comfortable drawing conclusions to share through written or oral presentation.
· Be willing to travel within the U.S., on occasion, and COVID-permitting.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications:
· A strong commitment to social change and racial justice through system-focused approaches.
· Ability to integrate data from a variety of sources, including literature reviews and other primary and secondary research sources.
· Familiarity and experience with applied research, analytic, and evaluation methodologies.
· Ability to design, conduct and analyze information from surveys, focus groups, and interviews.
· Facility with qualitative analysis software (NVivo), GIS, data visualization, graphic design software, survey software, a plus.
· Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and superior analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
· Experience synthesizing research and building clear and compelling PowerPoint presentations and research briefs with excellent writing and data visualization skills.
· A strong aptitude for and/or experience with project management.
· Ability to communicate effectively whether conducting one-on-one interviews, facilitating focus groups or client meetings, or presenting findings.
· Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
· Candidates will have a college degree and at least five years of experience in evaluation, strategic planning, policy, community development, or other related field. Alternatively, a candidate can have a graduate degree in public policy, business, urban planning, public health, or other related field and a minimum of two years of experience in evaluation, strategic planning, policy, or community development. We welcome candidates with more relevant experience and will compensate accordingly.
Salary and benefits:
Salary will be commensurate with experience. We offer a generous benefits package that rewards hard work and commitment. Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation your first year in addition to paid holidays, sick leave, a comprehensive health plan with low employee contribution, company-paid dental, vision, LTD, and life insurance, and 401(k) matching contribution for your retirement plan.
To apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, a writing sample (single-authored), and an example of past data visualization work, if possible, to Judi Luciano judi@mtauburnassociates.com
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Mt. Auburn Associates is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work. If you want to be part of a dynamic, growing team, we can’t wait to meet you!
NOTE: Visa sponsorship is not available.