Research Analyst

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Donation matching
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

The Research Analyst reports to the Woodstock Institute's Director of Applied Research and is responsible for gathering and analyzing data using a combination of traditional methods. The Research Analyst works as a team with other Research Associate(s) and/or Research Assistant(s) in producing the organization's research reports and updating and maintaining Woodstock Institute's interactive data dashboard. This is a full-time, hybrid position located in Chicago.

Compensation package includes: 4 weeks paid vacation (the office is closed between Christmas and New Year's Day, with holiday pay); dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% of salary on 403b retirement plan; health insurance premium 100% paid for employee, with subsidy for additional family members.

• Reports to the Director of Applied Research
• Works closely with Woodstock’s research, policy, development, communications, and administrative staff
• Collaborates with local and national partners on research projects

• Designs, maintains, and updates interactive Tableau dashboards
• Acquires, cleans, and manages a variety of data, including qualitative survey data and large sets of quantitative Census data
• Develops and refines processes for data collection, analysis, and visualization

• Writes technical reports based on research findings, and policy and advocacy initiatives
• Composes and edits research materials, including but not limited to research reports and presentations, data visualizations (tables, graphs, and charts), maps, and prepares data for publications.
• Performs quantitative and qualitative data and statistical analysis to identify trends and patterns
• Analyzes and maps geographic data at various levels of geography

Other duties, as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in geography, economics, urban planning, or a related field
• At least two years’ experience in applied research
• Tableau, Excel, SPSS, R, GIS, Python, and/or data analysis tools
• Demonstrated experience in research design and implementation
• Excellent written and spoken English language communication skills
• Must be self-motivated, show initiative and leadership, and have the ability to work independently and juggle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Able to learn new skills quickly
• Able to work collaboratively with people at all levels, internally and externally, and in an organized manner in a fast-paced environment
• Punctual, reliable, and willing to put in extra hours when necessary
• Strong commitment to economic and social justice issues, as evidenced by previous professional or volunteer work
• Willing and able to occasionally travel and attend work-related events outside regular work hours in evenings and on weekends

• Master’s degree
• Familiarity with CSS/HTML and basic web development

Send resume, cover letter, writing sample, and list of three professional references to Serrater Chapman leau portfolio is highly encouraged. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Flexible work from home options available.