Remote Part-Time Specialist, Research & Evaluation

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA); United States; Remote; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens is seeking a Specialist, Research & Evaluation (PT) to support evaluation activities and cross-department projects within the Impact, Research & Evaluation Department. You will help strengthen internal systems, coordinate timelines, and contribute to a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

The role involves developing surveys, guiding focus groups, and synthesizing findings into clear reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Project Management, Data Management, Social Sciences, Human Resources, Public Administration, Research, etc.) or equivalent work experience (with degree in progress).
• 1–2 years of experience in a supporting or coordinating role, preferably related to project management, data management, or impact assessment.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate and lead meetings.
• Intermediate proficiency in spreadsheet skills (e.g., Google Sheets/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of strategic initiatives, cross-functional projects, timelines, and deliverables across the organization.
• Strengthen internal workflows, systems, documentation, and communication processes that support organizational effectiveness.
• Assist with department administrative operations, including scheduling, meeting coordination, file management, recruitment and onboarding, and project tracking.
• Identify patterns, operational insights, and opportunities for process improvement and communicate findings to department leadership.
• Support the development and implementation of surveys, including drafting questions, building instruments, and creating timelines.
• Facilitate focus groups and interviews by guiding discussions and creating an inclusive environment for participant feedback.
• Apply qualitative analysis to identify themes across responses, interviews, and focus groups.
• Synthesize quantitative and qualitative findings into evaluation summaries, presentations, reports, and actionable insights.

Skills

Project coordination

Data management

Communication

Spreadsheet proficiency

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Qualitative methods

Job description

Commonpoint Queens is seeking a Specialist, Research & Evaluation (PT) to support evaluation activities and cross-department projects within the Impact, Research & Evaluation Department. You will help strengthen internal systems, coordinate timelines, and contribute to a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

The role involves developing surveys, guiding focus groups, and synthesizing findings into clear reports.