The Coalition of Communities of Color’s Research Justice Instituteis hiring a new Senior Researcher to lead the Institute’s equity research projects. As a Senior Researcher, you will help address research and data inequalities within our current systems by collaborating with and advising dominant institutions like government, universities, for-profit businesses, some nonprofit organizations, and more so that they better understand, engage, and center communities of color. Examples of this work include research and data collection strategies, evaluations, community engagement, and frameworks for using data for decision making that support policy change in areas like housing, education, and health. You will also collaborate with other research staff on projects with communities of color and organizations that support them, using community-led and -driven research and data practices. As a critical part of a small but growing team, you will work to achieve near and long-term strategic objectives, building new relationships and strengthening existing ones, representing the Research Justice Institute, and contributing to a unique cross-cultural coalition working toward racial justice.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in applied research, both qualitative and quantitative, with an equity focus. For detailed information on this role and our approach to research and data equity, download the full job description here.

About Our Organization

The Coalition of Communities of Color (CCC) is an alliance of culturally-specific organizations that supports a collective racial justice effort to improve outcomes for communities of color through policy analysis and advocacy, environmental justice, data and research in communities of color.

Our Research Justice Institute (RJI) conducts research and data equity and justice work across the region and advocates for the need for more reliable, holistic, actionable, and community-centered data. We work to both advance equity to guide dominant institutions toward fairer systems, and to promote justice via community-led research. We believe that both areas of work are essential to achieving CCC’s vision of racial justice in Oregon.

Responsibilities

Research and Data Equity Consulting (60%)

As Senior Researcher, you will lead collaborations and partnerships with dominant institutions on research and data equity projects by:

• Consulting and advising dominant institution stakeholders on research and data equity practices, frameworks, and methodologies
• Working with community-based partners to engage community members
• Providing technical assistance and trainings to dominant institutions and organizations in research, data, and diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Representing CCC and the Research Justice Institute on advisory boards and committees

Research and Data Justice Projects (15%)

In addition to leading projects with dominant institutions, you will support other RJI staff in an array of research and data justice projects with coalition members and other community-based organizations. This work includes:

• Convening partners and supporting their participation in research projects
• Co-constructing data collection strategies with relevant community stakeholders and colleagues and analyzing data
• Building capacity for coalition member organizations and other nonprofits by providing technical assistance, trainings, and workshops

Research Justice Institute Program Support (15%)

We operate as a close team, with every member making critical contributions to our success both internally and externally. You will support the program by:

• Building and strengthening effective partnerships with an array of entities, including community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, public sector entities, and foundations
• Maintaining up-to-date records of dominant data on communities of color
• Building RJI’s understanding of the landscape and keep the organization current on research and equity practices and other relevant developments in the field
• Contributing to RJI’s literature reviews and original research reports and presentations

Administration and Grants Management (10%)

Other duties include grants and contract management, supervising contract researchers and supporting RJI’s student interns, and other general administrative tasks and requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• PhD in social sciences, humanities, or other research-related field
• Minimum three to five years experience in leading applied research projects
• Experience in both quantitative and qualitative research with an equity focus
• Successful grant writing experience
• Experience working with communities of color and community-based organizations
• Commitment to racial justice
• Ability to develop diverse partnerships and respond to multiple stakeholders
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills
• Highly self-directed, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneous

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on research and data equity approaches in dominant institutions
• Experience working on cross-cultural racial justice efforts and coalition building
• Strong policy analysis and ability to write research findings with an advocacy voice
• Experience working with intersectional approaches including gender, sexuality, ability, language, etc.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Senior Researcher — [your name].” Applications are due Monday, January 23. Interviews will be scheduled for the week of January 30. You will be contacted if selected for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR 97209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a minimum three to five years experience in leading applied research projects?
• Do you have a PhD in social sciences, humanities, or other research-related field?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97209

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