Research Associate (PT)

About the Organization

Measurement Resources is an organizational development and research firm that assists government agencies and nonprofit organizations with data-driven decision-making that improves organizations’ efficiency and effectiveness. Our services help our clients use data-driven solutions to:

• increase efficiencies,
• demonstrate impact and outcomes,
• increase funding, and
• accomplish their mission and goals.

We use a variety of best practice management tools that are customized to our clients’ needs. Popular approaches include performance management and reporting solutions, program and outcome evaluation, organizational research, leadership and culture assessments, strategic planning, needs analysis, and data-driven management training and technical assistance.

Our mission is to help purpose-driven organizations gather and use the right data to change actions, outcomes, and lives. Our clients are a diverse mix of state, city and county government agencies, human services organizations and nonprofits across the United States and Canada.

About the Job

Are you a high-achieving, data-loving, problem-solving, client-focused professional? Have you ever been told that one of your strengths is that you can take complicated data and communicate it in a way that leads to action? Would it excite you to use your analytical, interpersonal, written communication and project management skills to help organizations improve? Do you want to change lives and change circumstances? If you answered “yes” to these questions, we want to talk with you!

Research Associate

The Research Associate implements external projects designed to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of organizations. Types of projects include program evaluation, organizational development and research projects. Tasks include:

• Manage and conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection and data analyses for various program and organization evaluation and research projects;
• Write reports, develop recommendations, and presents data and information to clients;
• Develop and implement survey research;
• Prepare data tables, charts, and infographics to be included in reports and presentations of research and evaluation results;
• Manage internal and external relationships;
• Conduct focus groups and interviews;
• Collect, clean, merge, aggregate, analyze, and report data contained in several datasets;
• Manage and conduct literature reviews, research support, and input as needed for the evaluation and research project teams.

This position is part of a self-directed team and reports directly to Elizabeth Pafford, Managing Director of Measurement Resources Company.

Job Requirements 

• Master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology or Applied Psychology, strongly preferred. Consideration may be given to master’s degree in social sciences discipline.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, specifically in technical and business report writing.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, managing and analyzing datasets including data extraction, coding and analysis.
• Experience in developing surveys with strong psychometric properties designed to be used in applied research.
• Demonstrated programming, statistical, and analytical skills in R and MS Excel, including experience writing and using syntax.
• Experience with collecting data, conducting focus groups and interviews and other applied research techniques.
• Ability to design engaging reports and presentations; understanding of data visualization and info graphic best practices preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team, as well as work independently and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel to meetings across the state of Ohio and occasionally out of state.
• Ability to work out of our Columbus, Ohio office.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and work in a growing environment.
• Preferred experience working within a variety of government and nonprofit organizations.
• U.S. Citizenship

Benefits 

• Part-time, $24-$28 dollars per hour
• Professional and creative work environment
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement to a full-time associate
• Meaningful work that is truly making a difference

Application Instructions

Please review the following position description and benefits offered. If interested, please submit a cover letter explaining how you meet the job qualifications and why  you believe you are the perfect fit for this position, salary requirements, and your resume to Measurement Resources Company CEO, Christy Farnbauch at:  cfarnbauch@measurementresourcesco.com

Position will remain open until filled. Recent graduates and individuals graduating in Spring 2026 are welcome to apply.