Community and Research Coordinator

Freelancingforgood; Remote; CAD 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An animal welfare organization is seeking a Community & Research Coordinator to engage with advocates and translate research findings into accessible formats. This role involves building relationships, facilitating engagement, and supporting research initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in communicating research to diverse audiences and a commitment to animal protection. The role is full-time and remote, offering an annual salary of $64,500.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years communicating research to lay audiences.
• Minimum of 2 years conducting social science research.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with advocates for research visibility.
• Translate research into accessible formats for advocates.
• Engage with advocate communities online for research use.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Public speaking

Collaboration

Research translation

Fluency in English

Fluency in additional languages

Tools

Asana

Google Workspace

Nimble

Canva

Infogram

Slack

Job description

Faunalytics is looking for a Community & Research Coordinator.

Overview:

• Full-time role: 40 hours per week
• Language: English; fluency in additional languages (particularly Spanish, Portuguese, Cantonese, or Mandarin) is a plus
• Location: USA or Canada (Remote)
• Salary: $64,500 per year
• Applications closing: 15th March

Job Description

Faunalytics is now accepting applications for our Community & Research Coordinator role! This mid-level role sits at the intersection of research, communications, and community engagement, building strong relationships with advocates and translating research findings into practical, accessible resources that support real-world advocacy. Reporting to the Research Director, the Coordinator owns key knowledge translation and engagement initiatives and collaborates closely with the Research and Communications teams.

Responsibilities

Advocate Outreach, Strategic Support, & Community Events (75%)

Build and maintain strong relationships with advocates to increase the visibility, accessibility, and use of Faunalytics’ research:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for research-related inquiries via meetings, office hours, and email
• Facilitate twice-weekly virtual office hours, offering one-on-one guidance to advocates on research questions, data interpretation, and applying evidence to advocacy strategies
• Curate and maintain advocate-facing resource collections tailored to specific topics or audiences
• Support the Research Director and other colleagues in executing Faunalytics’ 2026-2030 Strategic Initiatives
• Engage with advocates in online spaces (e.g., movement forums and Slack communities) to support research use
• Oversee and support the Research Ambassador Project, including planning, materials creation, and guiding Ambassadors in developing research presentations tailored to key organisations.
• Engage the RECAP researcher community and track emerging collaboration opportunities
• Track and maintain advocate engagement metrics using Nimble
• Plan and support organisational events and research dissemination activities
• Help plan and execute Fauna Connections, including speaker selection and presentation support
• Represent Faunalytics at conferences and exhibitor booths (travel required 1–3 times per year)

Research Accessibility & Quality (25%)

Translate research findings into clear, accurate, and lay-friendly formats for advocate audiences:

• Review and edit research reports for clarity, accessibility, and consistency
• Produce synthesized research resources for advocates, including:
  • Factsheets
  • Toolkits
  • Blog posts
  • Infographics
  • Tactics in Practice series
• Create and deliver research presentations to advocates, funders, and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Research Director and Communications Manager in creating and maintaining a project to bridge gaps between researchers and advocates
• Support research prioritisation by gathering and synthesising advocate input through memos, pulse reports, focus groups, and stakeholder engagement

Role Requirements

• Alignment with Faunalytics’ mission and a strong commitment to animal protection
• At least 2 years of experience communicating scientific or research findings to lay audiences, or equivalent experience gained through advocacy, community engagement, or related work
• At least 2 years of experience conducting social science research, impact evaluations, or related work
• Excellent written communication skills, with a strong emphasis on clarity, accessibility, and audience-centred communication
• Strong public speaking and facilitation skills, with a collaborative, low-ego approach to representing research and collective impact
• Demonstrated experience creating clear, visually engaging, and accessible resources across formats
• Fluency in English required; fluency in additional languages (particularly Spanish, Portuguese, Cantonese, or Mandarin) is a plus
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently in a fully remote environment, with strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a small, distributed team with diverse roles, perspectives, and lived experiences
• Valid passport (or willingness to get one) and ability and willingness to travel nationally or internationally (approximately 2–3 times per year)
• Experience with tools such as Asana, Google Workspace, Nimble, Canva, Infogram, and Slack is a plus; comfort learning new tools is essential

How to apply?

To apply for this role, please complete this application form and attach your resume as a PDF at the end of the form.

Please do not include a headshot in your resume. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, but all applications will be processed in strict confidentiality.

We sincerely thank all candidates for their time and interest.

Tagged as: Animal Welfare