Research Volunteer

About the Role

The Texas Women’s Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through advocacy and action, is launching a transformative research project to develop the Texas Women’s Empowerment Index. This groundbreaking tool will measure empowerment levels in rural communities across Texas, helping to identify underserved areas, tailor support programs, and advocate for policy changes in the Texas Legislature.

We’re looking for passionate, detail-oriented individuals to join our research team and help bring this vision to life. As a Research Volunteer, you’ll play a key role in designing and executing a mixed-methods study, analyzing data, and contributing to a project that will drive real change for women in rural Texas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing surveys and research tools.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
• Conduct literature reviews for index development.
• Collaborate with the team to write reports and summaries of findings.
• Support outreach efforts to gather data from rural communities.
• Contribute ideas to help refine the project’s methodology.

Qualifications

• Current student or graduate in social sciences, public policy, gender studies, or related fields.
• Strong interest in gender equity, rural communities, or advocacy work.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with data collection and/or analysis (e.g., SPSS, R, NVivo, or similar tools) is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

• Make a tangible impact on women’s empowerment in Texas.
• Gain hands-on experience in mixed-methods research and social advocacy.
• Flexible, remote work with opportunities for professional growth.
• Collaborate with a passionate team driving meaningful change.

How to Apply

Submit your resume to texaswomensalliance@outlook.com. Applications are due by February 7, 2025, 11:59pm (Central Time).

Compensation

This is an unpaid role. However, course credit and stipends may be provided based on eligibility.