Research Assisant

The Policy & Research Group • New Orleans, LA

20h

About The Position

The Policy & Research Group (PRG) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Research Assistant to support ongoing research and evaluation projects in areas including Education, Workforce, and Public Health. Working as part of a collaborative team, the Research Assistant will help execute studies addressing applied questions about improving education, health, and employment outcomes. The position contributes to PRG’s mission to improve people’s economic and social prospects through equitable public policy and improved practice. PRG is an employee-owned small business that offers employees opportunities to contribute to projects and grow professionally.

This is a full-time, exempt position of approximately 40 hours per week, based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Some evening and weekend hours may be required, and the position may involve local and out-of-state travel. Travel and local mileage will be reimbursed. The anticipated start date is December 2026 or January 2027.

Requirements

• 0–1 years of research experience.
• A.A. or B.S. degree required.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Commitment to PRG’s mission of producing rigorous research and evaluation that benefits people by improving programs and innovations aimed at improving social, behavioral, health, economic, and employment potential.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support research and evaluation projects.
• Perform project management tasks, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and taking meeting notes.
• Communicate with external stakeholders.
• Conduct data collection and data entry.
• Assist with formatting web surveys and other data collection instruments.
• Perform data quality assurance tasks.

Benefits

• Two weeks (10 days) of paid vacation per year, increasing to three weeks after one year of employment.
• Approximately 17 paid holidays per year, including an end-of-year office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Medical, dental, and vision group plans, with the employer paying a portion of premiums.
• Supplemental insurance plans and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Eligibility after two years of employment to contribute to SIMPLE and Roth IRA retirement plans with an employer percentage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree