Research & Evaluation Associate
Location
South Boston, MA | United States
Job description
Research & Evaluation Associate
Museum of Science, Boston
Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Research & Evaluation Associate will work as a collaborative member of the Research & Evaluation Department to conduct research and evaluation studies on the educational and visitor services programs of the Museum of Science and its collaborative projects. This will include planning studies, developing and piloting instruments, overseeing data collection, analyzing data, and reporting, under the direction of the Manager of Research & Evaluation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work on 4-6 research/evaluation projects (except when they are very large)
* Oversee the work of 1-4 junior Research & Evaluation staff who are involved with the project
WORK SCHEDULE:
This position is grant-funded, full-time, 40 hours/week. Weekends may be required as needed.
REPORTS TO:
Director, Research & Evaluation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Three (3) or more years of Education and/or experience in social science research or evaluation experience.
* Bachelor of Science or Arts and additional course work.
* Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and analytical skills
* Demonstrated understanding of the conceptual and theoretical issues that underlie research and evaluation, particularly in education
* Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written
* Demonstrated project management skills
STARTING SALARY:
Exempt (Salaried). $45,000-48,000/year.
BENEFITS:
Benefits for full-time, exempt (salaried) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, 23 vacation days, 12 holidays, 10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!
The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.
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