Job Opening: Research Assistant

Deadline to apply: June 15 at 5:00 PM 

To apply, please review the Job Description in full, then follow the directions at the bottom of this page. 

Position Overview

NC Child is seeking a graduate student for this paid Research Assistant position to work with the Parent Engagement Manager. The Research Assistant will analyze qualitative data collected by and with families who rely on Medicaid for their health care. Two out of five North Carolina children have health care thanks to the Medicaid program. Understanding families’ experiences and priorities will directly inform our advocacy for the robust health coverage program our children need and deserve. 

This is a paid, part-time position, approximately 20-30 hours/week for 12 weeks. The pay rate is $25/hour.  

Responsibilities

More than 40% of all children in North Carolina rely on Medicaid for their health care. This position is part of a multi-year initiative at NC Child to listen to the real experts on children’s health care – parents and caregivers – to create our advocacy priorities.  

Members of NC Child’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) have interviewed dozens of parents whose children are served by Medicaid, to understand both the barriers and the benefits of North Carolina’s Medicaid program for kids. The Research Assistant will analyze the stories collected by PAC members, tagging and coding them to draw out and identify themes to help inform potential policy solutions and advocacy opportunities. They will also support NC Child and its Parent Advisory Council members with navigating this robust dataset to inform our health policy priorities and advocacy going forward. 

NC Child is seeking a graduate student/ graduate-level researcher for this Assistantship to work with NC Child’s Parent Engagement Manager on the project.  

Specific tasks will include:  

  • Analyzing data from stories and interviews;  
  • Tagging and coding data; 
  • Producing written analyses of data trends and themes;   
  • Sharing analysis with members of the Parent Advisory Council in presentations and discussion;  
  • Participating in NC Child staff meetings as appropriate; and 
  • Other project-specific tasks as they arise.  

Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate the following required skills and/or traits:  

    • A strong commitment to NC Child’s mission and core values, including racial equity.  
    • Interest in participatory, community-driven research. 
    • Candidate must be a graduate student with experience in qualitative data analysis and research. 
    • Experience using Microsoft Excel and Airtable. 
    • Strong analytical and writing skills. 
    • Able to present complex ideas clearly and simply to a wide range of audiences. 
    • Careful attention to detail to ensure accuracy of datasets. 
    • Spanish language skills are also very helpful, but not required.  

About NC Child

NC Child builds a strong North Carolina by advancing public policies to ensure that all children— whatever their race, ethnicity, or place of birth—have the opportunity to thrive. NC Child is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Raleigh, NC. NC Child is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

Position Type: Part-time, Temporary (12 weeks)
Salary & Benefits: $25/hour
Reports to: Parent Engagement Manager

Position Requirements

The Research Assistantship is a part-time position (approximately 20 hours/week). NC Child is amenable to flexible hours to secure the best candidate for this position. NC Child staff work both remotely and in the office. This position will be remote (work from home).   

How to Apply

  1. After reviewing the full position description, please complete the application form using the application form below.
  2. You will need to upload your resume and a short writing sample. The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to write about data in a way that is accessible for a non-technical audience.
  3. Your resume and short writing sample should be no more than two pages each.
  4. The resume and short writing sample should be uploaded as .doc, .docx, or .pdf files. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline to Apply: June 15, 2023

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