Research Associate

American Bible Society • Philadelphia, PA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Associate assists with the Insights and Innovation team’s landscape research and enterprise-wide program evaluation efforts, using the tools and best practices of social science and market research. S/he supports the team’s research and evaluation efforts by analyzing data, creating surveys, and communicating findings. The Associate has training and experience in research and evaluation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in social science and/or market research.
• Coursework and experience in quantitative and qualitative research strongly preferred.
• Proficient in latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with SPSS, SAS, or other statistical analysis software.
• Certifications through Qualtrics Core XM™ Expert required within 120 days of employment.
• Basic experience with website management and AI analytical tools a plus.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Identify with and participate in a Christian church and proactively seek to grow in their Christian faith.
• Actively participate in organizational prayer, devotional times, and organization-wide events.
• Maintain an exemplary standard of Christian ethics, behavior, and conduct within ABS and in their public and private life outside of ABS and always seek to uphold ABS’ Standards of Conduct and Affirmation of Biblical Community.
• Demonstrate Christian maturity in all interactions as displayed by good judgment based on biblical values and principles.
• Actively incorporate their faith in all aspects of their daily work.
• Demonstrate desire and ability to support organizational biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation.
• Have a personal passion for and belief in the Word of God, its ability to transform lives, and the mission of American Bible Society (ABS).
• Demonstrate alignment with the vision, mission, and values of American Bible Society.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasional lifting of materials and equipment, up to 20 pounds.
• Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree preferred.
• Basic experience with website management and AI analytical tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze general population survey data using SPSS and other statistical software programs, as needed.
• Design and deploy audience feedback and needs surveys using Qualtrics online research software and other platforms, as needed.
• Provide technical assistance to other teams in the organization using the Qualtrics survey software.
• Create reports and presentations to communicate findings.
• Review research papers, blogs, and video scripts and provide quality assurance checks on statistics before they are published.
• Support monthly State of the Bible research releases by communicating with various teams and contractors to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Upload research reports to the State of the Bible website and format accompanying blog articles. Complete basic website management tasks.
• Maintain shared file repositories so documents are kept in order and easily accessed by the rest of the team.
• Complete monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting using Google Analytics and other analytics platforms.
• Assist with communications around the ABS Innovation Grant Program.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of their job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level