Data Collector, Evaluation

Los Angeles County Museum Of Natural History Foundation•Los Angeles, CA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) is seeking a Data Collector, Evaluation for its Education & Programs department. Data Collectors will work alongside the Director, Evaluation & Museum Impact to collect visitor data for evaluations of museum programs, exhibitions, and other projects. This role also involves administering the Museums’ ongoing visitor exit survey. The museums are committed to fostering a welcoming, safe, and respectful workplace environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. NHMLAC seeks candidates who are aligned with their values and passionate about connecting science with the diverse communities they serve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or at least two years of equivalent training or experience.
Experience with or coursework related to methods of social science research.
One or more years of experience recruiting participants for research studies or similar outreach activities in another setting.
Experience administering surveys and/or conducting in-person interviews, in one-on-one or group settings.
Excellent listening, observation, and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to quickly troubleshoot and adapt to unexpected circumstances in the course of performing job duties.

Nice To Haves

Graduate-level coursework is desirable.

Responsibilities

Recruit Museum visitors to participate in evaluation studies using random sampling or other techniques, offering incentives when appropriate.
Interact with Museum visitors to collect data both independently, and as part of a team of Data Collectors.
Administer surveys on either tablets or paper, keeping detailed logs of survey activities.
Work three- or four-hour shifts administering the Museums’ exit survey at both the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits, on an ongoing basis.
Pilot and give feedback on evaluation instruments, including surveys and interview protocols.
Secondary duties may include unobtrusive observations of visitors, in-person interviews, and data entry and analysis tasks, depending on organizational needs.