Part-time Research & Program Assistant

foundry10•Seattle, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

foundry10 is an education research organization with a philanthropic focus on expanding ideas about learning and creating direct value for youth. Candidates must live in Washington State as there is a portion of in-person work required. However, not all hours for the position will require in-person attendance, and candidates would be welcome to work hybrid in-person at the office and remotely as needed. Our Research Team collaborates with educators, industry professionals, young people, and other researchers to conduct research to advance understanding of the learning process, support practitioners, and empower learning communities to create value for youth. We are currently seeking a part-time, temporary Research & Program Assistant to support the research within the Career-Connected Learning and Life Skills team (CCLLS). The Research & Program Assistant on the CCLLS team has two main roles. The first is as a Research Assistant, working on projects that investigate education-to-career pathways, youth thinking & voice, and work-based learning & skills acquisition. The second is as a Program Assistant, for a partially in-person program that will run every Saturday afternoon from the second week of January through the end of June, providing co-facilitation for the program and acting as back-up for the primary facilitator. The program provides high-school-aged youth with hands-on research experience creating and implementing their own research project and learning about research as a career. The Research & Program Assistant will provide hands-on support to one or more of our research projects. Primary responsibilities will involve supporting in the preliminary stages of research development including literature review, drafting the IRB proposal for human subjects research, developing a recruitment plan for student participants, and drafting data collection protocols and instruments. Supporting aspects of data analysis tasks like data management and preparation (e.g., data entry, data cleaning), data analysis (e.g., descriptive statistical analysis, qualitative coding), and sharing results through written reports and other relevant mediums may also be required. Exact responsibilities will vary by project. This is a part-time, temporary position with variable hours of 8-15 hours per week, with an anticipated start date in mid-October and an end date of July 29, 2027. This position offers a rate of $33/hr and opportunities for professional development through hands-on research on a cross-functional team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in education, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field
2+ years experience facilitating programming with high school-aged students from diverse backgrounds, including those who may be disengaged from school
Experience coordinating administrative or program logistics, including scheduling, communication tracking, and event or meeting support
Overall familiarity with the research process
Competence with Google Suite
Ability to organize and prioritize competing tasks and projects
Communication skills to collaborate with team members in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in a hybrid team environment
Understanding of various emerging educational technologies used in K-12 settings
Working Saturdays in the afternoon for 2-3 hours (January through end of June)
Ability to maintain a consistent work schedule of 6-13 hours per week from Monday through Thursday
Must live in Washington State
Eligible to work in the United States
Must adhere to masking and COVID testing policies when working in person

Nice To Haves

Experience with qualitative and/or ethnographic research (e.g., interviews, focus groups, community of practice, participatory action research, ethnography)
Experience working on the research process in some form (e.g., curriculum-related project, working in a faculty member’s lab)
Experience with synthesizing information from literature reviews
Experience with children and/or youth, preferably in a research or education setting
Demonstrated ability to professionally engage with diverse groups (e.g. parents, teachers, school administrators) through various communication channels (email, phone, in-person)

Responsibilities

Provide support through the conception and implementation of research projects, including: Research background and literature review, IRB writing, Assist with data collection planning, Design of a recruitment plan for engaging student participants in research, Coordinate with school administrators, teachers, and parents to gather consent and schedule data collection times, Design of survey and other research tools, Provide support during data collection, Assist with running and monitoring study activities
Provide support throughout the analysis portion of a research process, including: Data management and preparation (e.g., data entry, data cleaning), Data analysis (e.g., descriptive statistical analysis, qualitative coding), Sharing results through written reports and other relevant mediums
Participate in project team meetings
Use project management software to track project-related tasks and schedules
Co-facilitate workshops to help participants build research skills
Co-facilitate community building activities and team check-ins
Step in as the back-up facilitator in the case that the primary facilitator is unable to attend