PlayCore Graduate Research Assistant

PlayCore; Chattanooga, Meadville (TN, Crawford County); Remote; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative organization is looking for a Graduate Research Assistant to join its Data Service Lab. This role involves conducting research, curating data, and generating insightful reports that help park and recreation agencies enhance their initiatives. The ideal candidate will leverage their data processing skills to support health-related strategies and advocate for the value of parks and recreation in communities. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while gaining valuable experience in data-driven research and advocacy.

Qualifications

• Graduate student status is mandatory for this role.
• Experience in data processing and research coordination is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting groundtruthing research at parks.
• Curate data from public sources for agency clients.
• Generate monthly and agency-specific reports.

Skills

Data Processing

Research Coordination

Data Analysis

Report Generation

Education

Graduate Student

Job description

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Company: PlayCore

Job Location: Chattanooga

Work Setting: Remote

Position Type: Part Time 20 hours/week

Summary

PlayCore is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to join our growing Data Service Lab for the fall semester. As part of PlayCore's Center for Outreach, Research & Education (CORE), the Data Service Lab aims to be a trusted resource for Park and Recreation agencies, helping them translate research into practice to enhance play and recreation initiatives. Whether agencies are in early project planning or post-implementation evaluation, we leverage our data services and research insights to support health-related strategies and outcomes. Our goal is to provide customized, data-driven solutions that help communities advocate for the holistic value of parks, recreation, and open spaces.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in conducting, coordinating, and evaluating groundtruthing research at parks and playgrounds.
2. Curate data from publicly available sources to develop data-driven stories for both prospective and existing agency clients.
3. Perform data processing tasks such as cleaning, coding, and summarizing datasets.
4. Generate monthly reports and additional reports as needed by the team.
5. Develop agency-specific reports and collaborate with the team to share findings with professionals.
6. Create data-driven advocacy resources to help agencies demonstrate their value.
7. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Must be a Graduate Student.

PlayCore and its affiliates are committed to an inclusive work environment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.