The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization that works to mobilize social science knowledge for the public good. It advances interdisciplinary research in the social sciences and related disciplines through a wide variety of research programs, publications, workshops and conferences, fellowships and grants, and scholarly exchanges. Measure of America (MOA) is an initiative of the SSRC dedicated to stimulating fact-based public debate about issues of well-being and access to opportunity in the United States.

Through reports, interactive online tools, and evidence-based research, Measure of America breathes life into numbers, using data to identify areas of need, pinpoint levers for change, and track progress over time. We measure what matters for human well-being and develop tools for understanding opportunity and inequality in America. Our work informs decisions made across the United States, has guided the allocation of hundreds of millions of dollars in public and private funding, is used as the foundation for community policy discussion and action, and shapes public debate in the highest-profile media outlets in the nation.

org . Measure of America is seeking a Program Assistant to join our high-impact team. The Program Assistant supports the production of various publications and data tools; conducts quantitative and qualitative research; contributes to the program’s outreach and communications; spearheads the program’s social media efforts and updates the website; handles expense tracking and invoicing; coordinates program logistics; and approaches all tasks with exceptional attention to detail and conscientiousness.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on topics in American social policy, poverty, demography, education policy, public health, economics, and related fields Contribute to new research initiatives on issues central to well-being, perform statistical research, and contribute to innovative written and visual presentations of the outputs of these projects Obtain, compile, and clean datasets from diverse public and private sources to prepare them for analysis, primarily from the US Census Bureau and public health authorities Create and ensure accuracy of data visualizations for reports and data tools Perform geospatial analysis and production-quality map generation Administer the program’s finances, including liaising with funders, processing all expenditures and reimbursements, managing invoicing, and monitoring the program budget Manage relationships with vendors and consultants, including report designers, web developers, editors, media professionals, and others Maintain organized and accurate records of program projects, activities, and meetings Implement and monitor the program’s social media strategy and online presence, including administering its website and social media platforms Support day-to-day and special-event logistics Draft a range of materials, including correspondence, grant reports, and portions of reports and articles Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, ideally in a social science (political science, sociology, economics, anthropology, geography, international relations, or an interdisciplinary or related field).