Research Associate at Housing Assistance Council Inc – Washington, District of Columbia

Research AssociateRemote, USABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONFounded in 1971, the Housing Assistance Council (HAC) is a national nonprofit and a certified community development financial institution dedicated to helping local rural organizations build affordable homes by providing below-market financing, technical assistance, training, research, and information services. HAC’s mission is to improve housing conditions for the rural poor, with an emphasis on the poorest of the poor in the most rural places, particularly regions and populations with high needs: Native American communities, the Mississippi Delta, farmworkers, the southwest border colonias, and Appalachia.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Research Associate conducts research, analyzes, and manages data, and disseminates information that informs local strategies and national policies to improve conditions for rural people.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):

Researches and prepares, either independently or as part of a project team, research reports and other information products and publications.

Prepares written materials, including analysis of social, economic, and housing conditions; review of federal regulations and policies; newsletters; online content and other materials that are clear, compelling and help inform a general audience understand impacts on rural places and people.Represents HAC at meetings, coalitions, other organizations, federal departments, and agencies on issues and policy-related matters.Make and/or prepare presentations, with pertinent research and data, at symposiums, conferences, workshops, and seminars.Presents information about research and policy to small and large groups in person, by webinars or other electronic means, and in response to media inquiries.Helps in the development of rural housing research and policy recommendations, helps drafts comments on regulations.Help conceptualize research, training, and policy efforts.Comments on peers' work.Performs other duties as necessitated and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certain education, knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is required. Other abilities and experience are preferred.

Required

Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant professional experience. Strong writing and analytic skills. Experience in computer-assisted social science research, including knowledge of statistical methods and the use of databases and spreadsheets.Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance multiple tasks. Demonstrated commitment to social justice issues. Interest in rural issues. Proven ability to work independently, and as part of the team. Preferred

Graduate degree and/or relevant professional experience. Experience and proficiency with quantitative data methods and data analysis. Experience with housing issues and resources as they relate to rural and low-income populations. Professional work experience in housing and/or community development, research, or policy. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

HAC offers competitive wages, benefits, and growth opportunities consistent with industry standards. Flexible benefits packages include health insurance; life and other insurance; financial benefits, to include a retirement plan with partial employer match; time off; and work/life benefits, to include education assistance. Salary range is $66,000 to $70,000 per year, depending on qualifications.

A cover letter is required at the time you submit your resume. Cover letters should discuss you interest in the position and in working at HAC. Resumes without a cover letter will be not be considered.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position operates in a professional office environment. Travel may be required. The demands described in this section are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and printers.This role routinely uses the English language to engage with internal and external stakeholders by phone, email, and in person. The employee is expected to be able to accurately exchange information with stakeholders. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

HAC is an equal opportunity provider and employer. HAC does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.