Job Description
The Health Promotion, Practice, and Innovation (HPPI) Portfolio, within EDC’s US Division has an opening for a full-time Research Assistant II, reporting to the SPRC Senior Prevention Specialist. The position is eligible to work in EDC’s Washington, DC or Waltham, MA offices and is open to telecommuters.
The HPPI portfolio includes a range of projects that aim to promote social and emotional wellbeing, promote mental and behavioral health, and to prevent risky behaviors such as substance misuse, violence, and suicide. Our project beneficiaries range from state agencies (e.g., state departments of public health and education), community-based organizations, and school districts. Our funders include federal agencies, state agencies, foundations, community-based organizations, and school districts. Our work includes trainings and professional development opportunities, technical assistance and consultation, and research and evaluation.
We are seeking a Research Assistant II to join our team. The Research Assistant II will work primarily on needs assessments, information gathering, and environmental scans. In addition, this person will support the state infrastructure advisory committee and other related projects for the State and Community Initiatives with the Suicide Prevention Resource Center project. The person in this position would contribute to gathering and presenting research and information to inform the discussion, debate, and planning of suicide prevention decision-makers at national, state, and local levels. The candidate’s primary responsibilities will be to support the state suicide Prevention Specialists who provide technical assistance and consultation to states and US territories in implementing the state suicide prevention infrastructure recommendations. They will be responsible for conducting literature searches, data management, maintaining files, assisting with data analysis, and generating correspondence, reports, graphics, and presentations.
The Research Assistant II will demonstrate communication, accountability, flexibility/adaptability, judgment/problem solving, customer service, and core values while fulfilling job duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies & procedures.
Under management guidance, the Research Assistant II provides support to qualitative &/or quantitative investigation efforts, including:
The Research Assistant II:
Qualifications
This unique opportunity provides the excitement of working for a successful, high-growth, mission-driven organization, continuing to grow as a trusted, objective leader in the field of suicide prevention. Candidates should have knowledge in the areas below and the following skills, abilities, and personal characteristics.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Specific requirements:
Additional Information
Applications should be submitted directly via our website (www.edc.org/careers-edc). Applicants are required to submit both a cover letter and a resume. Applicants are advised to combine their cover letter and resume into a single file for submission. The cover letter should be a succinct statement of interest to include highlights of relevant qualifications and experience for the role desired and should not exceed 2 pages. The resume should not exceed 5 pages. Applications without requested items will not be considered. Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to provide writing samples and/or participate in exercises to demonstrate skills and experience as part of the interview process.
As an EOE/AA employer, EDC does not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. EDC is a smoke-free workplace.