We’re Hiring: Research Associate

Rodel is hiring!

Job title: Research Associate

Summary: The primary role of the position is to provide support for Rodel and outside partner projects, events, and communications. Work will involve education issues areas such as student achievement data; teacher diversity and retention; student-centered and technology-enabled learning; social emotional learning; and other high priority areas such as early learning and college and career readiness.

Critical Success Personal Attributes and Strengths for this Role:

• Passion for the mission and social justice
• Sense of urgency
• Strong critical thinking and analytic capability
• Ability to tell a story with data
• Exceptional writing skills
• Web savvy with a familiarity with social media
• Flexibility and comfort with ambiguity
• Good judgment and proactive
• Manage multiple, complex projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and data analysis
• Supporting fundraising prospecting research
• Project execution and management
• Writing and communications projects
• Preparation and formatting of documents
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Program support for events, including set-up and logistics
• Data entry into our contact management system
• General office support
• Other duties to be assigned as needed

Education/Experience and Computer Skills:

The ideal candidate will excel in:

• Written and verbal communication
• The ability to work independently and with others
• Strategic thinking
• Microsoft Office, and have a strong knowledge of online and social media best practices
• Strong technical skills with the ability/affinity to learn new technology applications.

A Bachelor’s Degree is required for this role. Preference may be given to candidates with a graduate degree, or work towards an advanced degree. Experience in public education is preferred, but not required. A knowledge of state and national education systems is preferred. At least 2 to 4 years of experience coordinating and managing complex projects is also preferred.

Rodel is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume to Nancy Millard at nmillard@rodelde.org.

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