To provide research support to the organization through the design, authorship, and dissemination of original external-related research tools and dynamic analytic deliverables, in order to raise awareness of the issue of hunger and understanding experiences of people and solutions provided through the charitable food system.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Writes and manages the production of key translational research materials, including research briefs, evidence / synthetic reviews, and multi-media content.
- Partners with Research Analysts and Research Managers to analyze original data, internal research memos, and published research study findings to identify analytic insights to include in research communication materials for practitioner audiences.
- Integrates and analyzes data from internal and external sources, such as Map the Meal Gap, Hunger in America, Census Bureau data, American Community Survey estimates, USDA, etc., to develop applied insights.
- Employs technology resources, including Tableau, to develop visually engaging data to express findings accessible to practitioner and public audiences.
- Creates analytic research briefs, executive summaries, interactive tools and knowledge libraries, and other materials that convey the findings of research activities conducted by the Feeding America.
- Acts as a resource to other departments across the organization to identify appropriate translational research resources and develops materials to express insights from the complementary team research and practice efforts.
- Provides research and data communications-related technical assistance to food bank network members, assisting Members and state food bank associations in their understanding and messaging of data related to food insecurity and low-income populations.
- Develops dynamic communication materials including infographics and dynamic data visualization materials. Supports development and web distribution of podcasts and interactive tools that share information effectively with difference audiences.
- Coordinates measurement of the penetration and effectiveness of materials provided to targeted audiences through surveys and other interactive response platforms.
- Supports the web design and presence of the Research Department, ensuring current and accurate content is provided through both HungerNet and the external-facing Feeding America website.
- Conducts research on the target audiences and builds email listings of targeted audiences.
- Supports the development of translational research events and coordinates meetings.
- Presents at learning conferences, policy forums and similar events on Feeding America research.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Upholds the nationally recognized expertise of Feeding America on policy & research within the fields of food assistance and poverty.
Educational Background:
BA/BS or equivalent experience. Master’s Degree preferred
Skills/Experience:
- 4 plus years’ experience in multi-media communications related to public policy or research work; preference for research journalism experience.
- Strong research and interpretation of a range of data and source materials.
- Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically as part of a team and within broad coalitions.
- Experience with dynamic, mixed-methods communication and data visualization tools and platforms, including infographics, Tableau, email marketing and content management platforms, photo/video editing software, and other related creative tools.
- Experience working in a collaborative team role or as a consultant to support identifying and delivering on the needs of other teams.
- Project management experience desired.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications required.
- 10% travel required.
- Committed to organizational mission of ending hunger.
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 5 2018
Active Until:
Nov 5 2018
Hiring Organization:
Feeding America
industry:
Nonprofit