Methodology and Research Lead - Design Studio for Social Intervention (DS4SI) at Third Sector New England – Boston, Massachusetts

Third Sector New England
Methodology and Research Lead - Design Studio for Social Intervention (DS4SI)

US-MA-Boston

Job ID: 2026-2637
Type: Fiscal Sponsorship Organizations
# of Openings: 1
Category: Arts, Culture, and Humanities
Design Studio for Social Intervention

Overview

The Design Studio for Social Intervention (DS4SI)(ds4si.org) partners with communities, artists, and social justice practitioners to imagine, demonstrate, and collectively rebuild places to be more just and vibrant. Situated at the intersections of design thinking and practice, social justice and activism, public art and social practice and civic / popular engagement, DS4SI designs and tests social interventions with and on behalf of marginalized populations, controversies and ways of life. DS4SI is a fiscally sponsored program of TSNE (tsne.org).

Responsibilities

The Methodology and Research Lead will collaborate across DS4SIs to develop new writings and methodology that can be shared internally and externally, bringing to bear their expertise in the following ways:

Essential Functions

• Manage and lead specific projects such as the publication of the 20 Questions book, Pattern Lab, etc.
• Act as a thought partner and cowriter for future publications such as response articles and/or the next DS4SI publication
• Work with the founders to develop new methodology projects
• Act as a project manager on the methodology side as needed
• Supporting the methodology team in thinking and holding time and space for thinking and writing
• Provide ongoing research support to DS4SI’s methodology team
• Provide support to residency planning process through research and structural development
• Help to increase DS4SI’s capacity to train methodologies externally
• Audit DS4SI events and programming as requested
• Attend relevant meetings with DS4SI collaborators

Qualifications

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

• At least 8 years of experience in thought leadership and methodology development
• At least 5 years experience with producing writing, individually and with others
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong time and task management skills
• Respect for economic and cultural diversity, experience working with diverse groups of people
• Highly motivated and independent, yet team-oriented

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

• May require extended periods at a computer.
• Reach; traverse; sit (usually for longer periods of time); occasionally ascend/descend; and position self (to) move;
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds;
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate;
• Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards;
• Likelihood of personal injury would be relatively slight;
• Environmental and work hazards are not present to a measurable degree.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: Work will be primarily performed 7 Ramsey St., Dorchester MA 02125 .

Compensation: The starting salary for this position is $35.00/hr to $42.06/hr and is commensurate with experience.

Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.

TSNE/DS4SI strives to achieve excellence through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that embraces all of our individual and collective differences. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Middle Eastern and North African, Bilingual and/or Bicultural candidates, and LGBTQ2SIA+ candidates are encouraged to apply. We value and honor the unique talents, learning styles, and lived experiences of each individual that enrich and strengthen our workplace culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All employment conditions are based on an individual’s performance and job qualifications. TSNE/DS4SI prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, creed, color, religion, native language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, race-based hairstyles, or any other protected characteristic stated by federal and state law. Regardless of any class’ protection under the law or lack thereof, TSNE/DS4SI celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse team of employees. It is represented in our workplace culture, and it is who we are.

TSNE/DS4SI's EEO statement extends to volunteers, interns, contractors, vendors, and clients.