Rural Communities Policy & Research Lead

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 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.