Study Coordinator

The Policy & Research Group (PRG) aims to improve the economic and social prospects for people through equitable public policy and improved practice. To that end, PRG conducts research and evaluation services in a variety of policy areas, including education, public health, behavioral health, workforce and income, child welfare, and housing. Our expertise includes both qualitative and quantitative methods. PRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates a casual work environment that is both professionally and intellectually demanding. PRG is an employee-owned small business. See www.policyandresearch.com for more information.

The Policy & Research Group is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented candidate to carry out health education and study coordination duties. This is a full-time, exempt position. The person hired will implement a virtual health education program with youth involved in the legal system, and will conduct duties related to the evaluation of this project, including: recruiting participants for enrollment in the study, facilitating a multi-session and sexual health entertainment education program with participants, maintaining contact with all study participants while they are enrolled in the study, administering questionnaires, conducting data entry and quality assurance checks, and managing data collection materials and incentives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.A./B.S. preferred
• Strong interest and/or experience in conducting high-quality research
• Strong interest and/or experience conducting facilitated discussions on topics around sexual health
• Comfortable talking and working with adolescents who are involved in the legal system
• Experience or strong interest in providing programs to adolescents about healthy relationships and sexual health
• Ability to maintain clear boundaries with young people
• Experience working with youth who have experienced significant trauma and/or involvement in the legal system
• Non-judgmental stance
• Belief in the inherent dignity and right to autonomy for all people
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Commitment to PRG’s mission: to produce rigorous research and evaluation that benefits people by improving programs and innovations that aim to improve social, behavioral, health, economic, and employment potential
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; some evening and weekend hours may be required

HOURS: This is a full-time grant-funded position, supported through 2027.

Candidates with an interest in working hours outside of Monday through Friday 9-5 are encouraged to apply. Candidates available part-time (at least 20 hours per week) will also be considered (pay will be hourly for part-time positions). State any specific availability in your cover letter.

STARTING WAGE: $44,000 /year full-time exempt

LOCATION: Applicants based out of New Orleans are preferred; however, this position will be conducted remotely, so a remote working arrangement from any location will be considered for the right candidate. State your preferred location in your cover letter.

START DATE: The anticipated start date for this position is November 2024.

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter, resume, application form, unofficial transcripts, and three references via the application section accessible in the following link: https://policyandresearch.bamboohr.com/careers/29?source=aWQ9MjU%3D

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: PRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. We welcome all candidates to consider joining our team.