Research Assistant

The Policy & Research Group; New Orleans (LA); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Travel reimbursement

Résumé du poste

The Policy & Research Group (PRG) invites applications for a Research Assistant who is passionate about improving opportunity and equity through social science research. The assistant will support research and evaluation projects in Education, Workforce, and Public Health, working as part of a team to execute studies that improve education, health, and employment outcomes.

This is a full-time, exempt position in New Orleans.

Qualifications

• 0–1 years research experience.
• BA/BS required.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Commitment to PRG’s mission: rigorous research and evaluation to improve social, behavioral, health, economic, and employment outcomes.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Responsabilités

• Assist with project management and scheduling for research projects.
• Prepare meeting agendas and take notes; maintain documentation.
• Communicate with external stakeholders as needed.
• Conduct data collection and assist with formatting surveys or data collection instruments.
• Perform data entry and data quality assurance tasks.
• Support analyses and reporting of findings.
• Coordinate local travel or logistics for project activities.
• Contribute to timely project deliverables and communications.

Connaissances

Research experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Formation

BA/BS

Description du poste

The Policy & Research Group (PRG) invites applications for a Research Assistant who is passionate about improving opportunity and equity through social science research. The assistant will support research and evaluation projects in a variety of policy areas, including Education, Workforce, and Public Health. Research Assistants work as part of a team to execute studies to help answer applied research questions about how to improve education, health, and employment outcomes. We seek candidates that will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-based environment that prioritizes analytical rigor, critical thinking, and commitment to our mission. PRG aims to improve the economic and social prospects for people through equitable public policy and improved practice. As a small but expanding research and evaluation firm, PRG allows employees at all levels to play an integral role in projects and provides opportunities for growth. PRG is an employee-owned small business. See www.policyandresearch.com for more information. PRG is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented candidate to carry out research assistant duties for ongoing research and evaluation projects. This is a full-time, exempt position. Primary duties will include project management, scheduling, preparing agendas, taking meeting notes, communication with external stakeholders, conducting data collection, assisting with formatting web-surveys or other data collection instruments, conducting data entry, and performing data quality assurance tasks.

Qualifications:

• 0-1 years research experience
• B.A./B.S. required
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Commitment to PRG’s mission: to produce rigorous research and evaluation that benefits people by improving programs and innovations that aim to improve social, behavioral, health, economic, and employment potential
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; some evening and weekend hours may be required

Starting Salary:

$45,000

Hours:

This is a full-time position of approximately 40 hours per week. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Location:

New Orleans, LA

Travel:

This position may require some local and out-of-state travel. Travel and local mileage will be reimbursed.

Position start date:

The anticipated start date for this position is December 2026 or January 2027.

Equal Opportunity:

PRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. We welcome all candidates to consider joining our team.