Posted by: Social Compact
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
ABOUT SOCIAL COMPACT The Social Compact, Inc. is a DC-based nonprofit organization launched in 1990 by a coalition of business leaders who came together to promote successful business investment in undervalued communities for the benefit of current residents. This is largely done through the Neighborhood Market DrillDown, a pioneering market analysis model built on innovative sources of dependable, business-oriented data that reveals the hidden strengths of traditionally undervalued communities.
Cities such as Baltimore, MD, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, and Washington, DC have partnered with Social Compact to conduct DrillDowns. DrillDown findings have been used by cities and businesses to provide quality financial services encourage property development and attract retail - all vital building blocks in prosperous, healthy and sustainable neighborhoods and cities.
Social Compact is a dynamic work environment where staff collaboration and innovation are welcome. Staff are encouraged to initiate and lead research projects and are provided opportunity to pursue research interests as they pertain to the organization's mission.
POSITION DESCRIPTION The Director of Research will lead our small, dynamic research team. An ideal candidate will be an experienced researcher with strong quantitative and data management experience and a demonstrated commitment to economic justice issues.
The Director of Research will develop, oversee and execute short and long-term research projects focusing urban economic development and policy solutions.
The Director of Research works with Social Compact's Director to develop the organization's budget and actively participates in the organization's financial planning.
SPECIFIC DUTIES: Develop and conceptualize the organization's research agenda Manage and expand Social Compact's large data warehouse Conduct data analysis, write and help design reports Present research and form partnerships with nonprofit, government and private partners Supervise research staff
QUALIFICATIONS: PhD or Masters in Economics, Geography, GIS, Sociology, Political Science, Public Health, Public Policy, Planning or other social science discipline.
EXPERIENCE: 5+ years experience in urban planning, economics, GIS, public policy, public heath or related field; with focus on topics such as food access, neighborhood economic development, financial service access, housing, poverty alleviation, retail attraction and retention, demography, small business development, etc. 3+ years experience in data analysis and data management 2+ years leading or managing research teams
SKILLS: Experience working with several of the following datasets:
- Large national datasets such as Census, American Community Survey, HMDA
- Municipal datasets (parcel files, building permits, etc.)
- Business records from sources such as infoUSA or ACNeilson
- Mortgage and foreclosure records Qualitative and quantitative research design Database design and management; demonstrated proficiency in SQL Demonstrated experience with SAS or similar statistical program Working knowledge of GIS concepts and software Experience making presentations
SALARY: Full-time position with excellent benefits. Salary commensurate with experience.
04 Jan, 2012-
Source: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/FTXPXZnK8Pw4/
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