Research Assistant

The Policy and Research Group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

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 across Education, Workforce, and Public Health as part of a collaborative team.

This is a full-time, exempt position in New Orleans, LA, approximately 40 hours per week. Starting salary is $45,000.

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.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Project management and scheduling.
• Prepare agendas and take meeting notes.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders.
• Conduct data collection and data entry.
• Format web surveys and other data collection instruments.
• Perform data quality assurance tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

B.A./B.S. required

Job description

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 startdate 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.