Research & Evaluation Assistants

Position Title: Research & Evaluation Assistants

Company: Mirror Group

Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate

Experience: 1-2 Years

Workplace Type: on-site

Duration: Indefinite

Industry:Consulting

Travel Percentage:10-25%

Start Date:2024-07-25

Expire Date:2024-09-23

City:Washington

State:Dist. Columbia

Country:United States

Description: Mirror Group is a Washington DC-based consulting firm with staff and clients all over the nation. We leverage partnerships with fellow evaluators, researchers, subject matter experts, and change-makers to bring collaborative, participatory, utilization-focused evaluation and capacity-building to a broader range of organizations. At the core of our work we are data + equity people using our gifts and talents in service of learning organizations and the communities we love.

Mirror Group is searching for full-time new and/or emerging Research and Evaluation Assistants at two levels: Research and Evaluation Assistant (entry-level) and Senior Research and Evaluation Assistant. Both roles will bring qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed methods skills, drive, and energy to support multiple MG research, evaluation, learning, and strategy contracts. The ideal candidates will combine technical skills with lived experience and a commitment to make data and information accessible to priority communities and learning organizations. These positions require reliability, flexibility, and a learning + action posture to be responsive to Mirror Group evolving project needs.

These are full-time positions that will collaborate regularly with Associates and Senior Consultants, and work with other MG collaborators as needed. The successful candidates will thrive both independently and with a team, and will have a flexible approach to challenges in a fast-paced, creative, remote, virtual team environment with opportunities for on-site engagement.

Research and Evaluation Assistant (Entry-Level Position):

Supports projects through data collection, analysis, and research activities

Assists with qualitative and quantitative data management

Participates in technical delivery of consulting tasks

Supports day-to-day activities of consulting teams

Helps develop and maintain client relationships

Senior Research and Evaluation Assistant:

Coordinates and executes research and evaluation projects

Leads data collection, cleaning, analysis, and management

Designs innovative evaluation frameworks and methodologies

Assists in managing client relationships and project teams

Contributes significantly to project deliverables

Both positions will also:

Support the analysis, use, research, and development of culturally responsive and equitable practice with clients

Identify innovative program evaluation approaches, data visualization techniques, and participatory and collaborative interactive designs

Conduct literature reviews and rapid desk research

Support projects and project teams including client and partner meeting, webinar, and workshop facilitation

Support contractual reporting requirements

COMPETENCIES

Direct work in designing, conducting, and reporting of research designs/evaluations

Exposure to quantitative analysis techniques using Excel/Google Sheets and/or statistical software programs (e.g. SPSS, STATA, SAS, R).

Strong organizational, multitasking, analytical, research, and attention-to-detail skills

Solid writing and document management skills

Workshop facilitation and presentation skills

Research and evaluation experience working on cross sector funded projects, and with foundations, nonprofits, community-based organizations, government and/or private partners

Trustworthy and reliable with proven ability to manage sensitive information

Creative, flexible and resourceful problem solver with an eye towards proactive systems-building for organizational growth

Highly organized with attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to high quality work products

Able to manage multiple deadlines and tasks simultaneously

Proactive communicator who is responsive to feedback, collaborative, and a team player

Ability to quickly learn and adapt to multiple information systems and technologies

Awareness of online software (Asana, BQE Core, etc.)

Committed to promoting liberation and the mission, vision, and values of Mirror Group, LLC

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of GSuite Gmail, GCal, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Jamboard.

Ability to empathize with those being served by organizational programming and projects

Ability to be self-directed and self-motivated, adhering to all required deadlines

Ability to take complete ownership of projects (start to finish)

COMPENSATION

These are full-time salaried positions. The salary range for these positions is $50,000 - $63,000. Benefits include 11 paid holidays, 15 days of paid time off, health insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, wellness resources, and up to 4% of salary employer contribution to 401k retirement plan and student loan debt repayment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Mirror Group is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, immigrant, bilingual, and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Mirror Group is firmly committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws and strictly prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual's race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, height and/or weight, disability, gender identity or expression, medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or AIDS-related conditions, marital status, partnership status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status, arrest record and any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application. While performing the responsibilities of the job, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements: IDEAL EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND ATTRIBUTES

While no candidate will possess every quality, the successful candidate will possess many of the following qualifications and attributes. Even if you aren't sure but are excited about the position, we encourage you to apply.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate is collaborative, entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented, a self-starter, and comfortable as part of a growing consulting organization. The role is remote and open to US residents. We are looking for motivated, results-oriented Research and Evaluation Assistants with an alignment with Mirror Group's values and a desire to work in an organization whose mission and culture are unabashedly rooted in racial equity and transformation. Travel may be expected at less than 30%.

QUALIFICATIONS

Research and Evaluation Assistant:

Bachelor's degree in a related field

1 year experience in research/evaluation data collection and analysis

Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data skills

Senior Research and Evaluation Assistant:

Master's degree in relevant field

2+ years experience in applied research/evaluation

Deep expertise in qualitative and quantitative methods

Strong technical data analysis and visualization skills

Both positions require:

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

Interest in working with nonprofits and foundations

Experience supporting at least one evaluation from design to dissemination

Exposure to research and evaluation methods and study design

Intermediate skills in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and graphic design programs

Preferred qualifications for both roles include experience in applied research/evaluation outside academic contexts and proficiency in data analysis and visualization software.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND ATTRIBUTES

While no candidate will possess every quality, the successful candidate will possess many of the following qualifications and attributes. Even if you aren't sure but are excited about the position, we encourage you to apply.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate is collaborative, entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented, a self-starter, and comfortable as part of a growing consulting organization. The role is remote and open to US residents. We are looking for motivated, results-oriented Research and Evaluation Assistants with an alignment with Mirror Group's values and a desire to work in an organization whose mission and culture are unabashedly rooted in racial equity and transformation. Travel may be expected at less than 30%.

QUALIFICATIONS

Research and Evaluation Assistant:

Bachelor's degree in a related field

1 year experience in research/evaluation data collection and analysis

Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data skills
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