Policy and Communities Coordinator

PorchLight Services; Tea (SD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

2 float holidays

Healthcare reimbursement

Job summary

PorchLight Services is seeking a Community Research & Project Manager to drive multi-project initiatives focused on rural communities. The role entails leading data collection, coordinating with the CEO and contributors, and scaling community relationships through clear reporting.

The position emphasizes strong written communication, research experience, and the ability to manage hybrid work arrangements while traveling about 10% of the year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; proven research and writing experience.
• 10% travel annually.
• Hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead community research projects from data collection to reporting.
• Estimate time and cost for projects using a tracking system.
• Draft bi-weekly client updates and quarterly newsletters.
• Collaborate with CEO and research contributors to ensure cohesive content.
• Report project status and insights to the CEO.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Written communication

Research writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Proven experience in research and writing

Tools

Zoom

Google Suite

Data analysis software

Job description

PorchLight is looking for an individual who can successfully navigate multiple projects of various sizes simultaneously while scaling a quickly growing company. The ideal candidate must have a love of rural communities, have an eye for data and detail, and the ability to write documents that support their growth.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for all community research projects and policy communication conducted through PorchLight. As a strong project manager, this person will lead community projects through data collection, input sessions, collaborate with the CEO, and scale community relationships.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Estimate time and cost for all community projects through a project tracking system
• Conduct all data research for each project
• Collaborate with other research contributors to ensure content is cohesive
• Responsible for interpreting data and writing reports
• Produce bi-weekly updates to clients to create clear communication channels
• Write Bi-monthly/quarterly policy newsletter featuring community work
• Support facilitation in community engagement interviews/small group settings
• Collaborate and provide input on the PorchLight Certification
• Report to CEO on all projects

Education or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• Proven experience in research and writing
• 10% travel annually
• Hybrid work environment

Requirements

• Must have a direct connection to a rural community
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Familiarity with Zoom, Google Suite products, among other data software programs
• 3 weeks of vacation annually
• 2 float holidays
• ACA Healthcare reimbursement is available