Bilingual Research Assistant (English/Spanish)
Abt Associates
- Cambridge, MA
- $23.00-24.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support qualitative data collection by, for example, scheduling telephone interviews and site visits, helping to develop data collection protocols, taking interview notes, and helping to code and summarize interview data
- Support trainings (and potentially get trained) on various classroom observation tools
- Conduct literature reviews using internet-based search techniques and research databases
- Learn and apply project and task management techniques by implementing project timelines and coordinating the appropriate staff to meet scheduled milestones for a task (e.g., report development)
- Provide administrative support to project teams, including assisting with the coordination of presentations, meetings, and conferences
- Participate in meetings with clients and other external partners by telephone or in person and take meeting notes and prepare summaries
- Contribute to the development of project deliverables by drafting sections or preparing tables and charts
- Apply knowledge of computer-based word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database applications to project work
- Keep abreast of trends and developments in the field of early education by for example, attending professional association meetings, and in-house professional development activities and events
- Participate in business development by contributing to the proposal development process. For example, by compiling staffing and corporate qualifications materials
- This is an entry-level position requiring quantitative research or qualitative research skills, writing, and analytical thinking skills
- Ability to conduct research in both English and Spanish
- Interest in early childhood issues is required. Experience in early childhood (e.g., coursework in early literacy, child development, etc. and/or work experience with a childcare provider) is preferred, not required.
- Sound judgement and discretion
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work well in fast paced environments, balance the demands of working on multiple projects simultaneously, and collaborate on teams
- A well-rounded interpersonal skill set with the capacity to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong commitment to Abt's mission and to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This includes incorporating these principles into research and interactions with colleagues; prioritizing understanding multiple alternative perspectives; and embracing diverse perspectives, abilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ages, gender identities and expressions, educational experiences, and life stories.
- BA/BS (0 - 1 years of experience) OR the equivalent combination of education and experience