Data and Research Coordinator

Position Overview

The national coalition Stop AAPI Hate (SAH) seeks a Data and Research Coordinator who is passionate about social justice and using data and research to enact positive change. Reporting to the Data Analyst & Visualization Developer, this position will support a range of functions across the Data and Research team to shed light on anti-Asian American and anti-Pacific Islander racism and ways to address it.

As a member of the coding team, the SAH Data and Research Coordinator will be responsible for coding anti-Asian American and anti-Pacific Islander (anti-AA/PI) hate acts submitted to SAH’s reporting center and ensuring coding is consistent with established guidelines. This position will receive, track, and respond to internal and external data requests and perform ad-hoc analyses of reported hate acts. The SAH Data and Research Coordinator will also coordinate the rollout of reports, briefs, and engagement with community partners, and support the Data & Research team’s administrative operations.

The SAH Data and Research Coordinator is a non-exempt position (entitled to overtime pay) and fully remote with the option to work hybrid at CAA’s San Francisco office if desired. Though subject to change, Stop AAPI Hate team members are expected to participate in periodic staff gatherings, primarily in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.

About Stop AAPI Hate

Stop AAPI Hate is a U.S.-based coalition dedicated to ending racism and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAs & PIs). We strive to advance the multiracial movement for equity and justice by building power for our communities, working in solidarity with other communities of color, and advocating for comprehensive solutions that tackle the root causes of race-based hate.

As the nation’s largest reporting center tracking anti-AAPI hate acts, our coalition publishes data insights and research findings to paint a vivid and nuanced picture of racism and other forms of bigotry as it is experienced by our communities. Leveraging our core strategies – Data & Research, Policy & Advocacy, Community Capacity Building, and Narrative Change – we drive progress across three distinct issue areas to create a safer, more equitable future for all. Learn more at https://stopaapihate.org.

About Chinese for Affirmative Action

Chinese for Affirmative Action is one of the founding partners of Stop AAPI Hate and also serves as its fiscal sponsor. With a legacy of more than five decades of achievements in civil rights and community progress, CAA continues to be a leader in and on behalf of the broader Asian American community.

CAA was founded in 1969 to protect the civil and political rights of Chinese Americans and to advance multiracial democracy in the United States. Today, CAA is a progressive voice in and on behalf of the broader Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We advocate for systemic change that protects immigrant rights, promotes language diversity, and remedies racial and social injustice. Learn more at www.caasf.org.

We are committed to supporting our employees to thrive in service of our mission by providing generous benefits, which include 100% health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employee coverage and 65% for dependent coverage; employer-funded health reimbursement account; paid time off; and professional development stipend.

Key Responsibilities

Data Collection and Analysis

• Provide real-time monitoring of reports submitted to SAH’s reporting center and flag reports for rapid/crisis response
• Qualitatively code anti-AA/PI hate acts submitted to SAH’s reporting center
• Manage and fulfill internal and external requests for reporting center data
• Support regular updates to SAH’s anti-AA/PI hate coding system
• Perform standardized data cleaning and data quality tasks
• Assist with the development of data tools (e.g., dashboards) for internal and external stakeholders

Research and Reporting

• Conduct academic literature searches and additional research as needed
• Provide general assistance with research projects, report writing, and presentations
• Fact check SAH communications involving hate act data
• Coordinate report briefings and events and manage logistics
• Coordinate translation projects (e.g., translation of research reports, translation of SAH’s reporting center form)
• Track citations and research outcomes

Administrative Duties

• Increase awareness of the SAH reporting center through community outreach support
• Provide administrative support for Data and Research team members such as scheduling meetings and processing contractor payments
• Perform thorough note-taking to document team meetings, research presentations, and discussions with research partners
• Manage and organize internal team drives and documents

Other Duties

• Contribute to fundraising and development activities such as attending funder events
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the organization
• Contribute to positive work environment in alignment with organizational values

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to the mission and values of Stop AAPI Hate and Chinese for Affirmative Action, including a commitment to social justice, equity, and civic engagement
• Bachelor’s degree in social science, ethnic studies, public policy, public health, or related field, or equivalent combination of work experience and education
• 1-2 years of experience (may include coursework) with qualitative and quantitative social science research, including data collection, qualitative data coding, statistical analysis, and reporting
• Experience conducting academic literature searches
• Detail-oriented and excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively with teammates and a diverse set of stakeholders and collaborators
• Flexible, self-starter, comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with Google Workspace (G Suite) and a desire to learn new skills and tools as needed
• Familiarity with data and research tools such as R, Tableau, Excel, and Dedoose (preferred)
• Experience working with Pacific Islander and/or South Asian communities (a plus)

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application.

To Apply

Upload a resume and cover letter to our hiring platform, Gusto, by January 10, 2025. In the cover letter, respond to the following questions: What about our mission or values inspires you? What has been your most impactful work or life experience so far, and why? Applications received outside of Gusto and incomplete applications without cover letters and resumes will not be considered.

Stop AAPI Hate (SAH) is fiscally sponsored by Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA). Staff hired by SAH will be employees of CAA.

CAA is committed to creating a work environment that is free from discrimination and a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Women, people of color, immigrants, queer and trans people, individuals with conviction and arrest records, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.