Research Assistant

ROME GROUP; Missouri; On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Missouri Partnership is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support economic research, marketing, and business development across the state. You will contribute to data-driven projects that position Missouri as a top destination for business investment.

The role reports to the Director of Research, involves light office work, and training is provided to develop research skills for lead generation and content updates.

Qualifications

• Conduct research using subscription-based and publicly available data sources.
• Analyze and verify data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Assist with lead generation research and identifying prospective company contacts.
• Provide research and content support for marketing materials and website updates.
• Maintain and update website content (training provided).
• Monitor and compile news and trends related to economic conditions and business development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research using data sources.
• Analyze data for accuracy and reliability.
• Support due diligence research (training provided).
• Assist with lead generation and researching contacts.
• Provide research support for marketing materials and website content.
• Monitor news and trends related to economic conditions and relocations.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Time management

Attention to detail

Research and internet proficiency

Professional demeanor

Interest in economic development

Education

High school diploma

Related coursework in business, economics, geography, statistics, urban planning

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Research Assistant

Missouri Partnership is hiring for a dynamic individual to join our team. At Missouri Partnership, we value accountability, quality, partnership and commitment. In our part‑time Research Assistant position, you will be an integral part of our successful team that focuses on creating jobs and investment across the state of Missouri. The Research Assistant will support a variety of initiatives related to economic research, marketing, and business development. The role contributes to data‑driven projects that position Missouri as a top destination for business investment.

POSITION TITLE: Research Assistant

SUPERVISOR: Director of Research

FLSA: Non‑Exempt (eligible for overtime)

SCHEDULE: Part‑Time

Company Description

The Missouri Partnership is a public‑private, non‑profit corporation with the principal mission of recruiting new business investment to the state. Through collaborative efforts with state and local partners, the Missouri Partnership works to attract new companies by marketing the state’s business advantages.

Job Summary / Purpose

This position reports to the Director of Research and supports a variety of initiatives related to economic research, marketing, and business development. The role contributes to data‑driven projects that position Missouri as a top destination for business investment.

Essential Functions

• Conduct research using both subscription‑based and publicly available data sources
• Analyze and verify data to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Support due diligence research as part of internal project processes (training provided)
• Assist with lead generation efforts, including identifying and researching prospective company contacts
• Provide research and content support for marketing materials, including website updates
• Maintain and update website content as needed (training provided)
• Monitor and compile news and trends related to economic conditions, business development, and corporate relocations

Key Skills / Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, collaborative, and approachable demeanor
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated research and internet proficiency
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills preferred
• Interest in economic development preferred

Key Education and Experience

• High school diploma required, additional coursework or experience in business, communications, economics, geography, library science, statistics, urban planning, or a related field preferred

Physical Requirements

• Light sedentary office work.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working on a computer

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