Evaluator, Digital Interventions/Services

ETR (Education, Training and Research) is a national non-profit passionate about our mission to improve health and increase opportunities for youth, families and communities. We seek to promote equity and justice through understanding and addressing the ways health and education outcomes are influenced by the complex interactions between people and their environment. As a learning organization with a focus on mission-driven impact, we value diversity and inclusion of different perspectives and ideas, collaboration and continuous learning, both within the organization and in our partnerships. We are looking for people who share our passion for health equity, social justice and learning.

We envision a world where all people have the information, skills and opportunities to lead healthy lives. With the purpose of reducing disparities and increasing equity in health and education, we uplift and support our partners to do work across the country and around the globe in four main areas:

·        HIV, sexual, and reproductive health (HIV/SRH)

·        Equity and inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields

·        Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs

·        School-based health and wellness

We achieve our vision and mission by linking innovation and research to practice. We drive the science through program development, applied research and evaluation and scale innovation through capacity building and dissemination.

Reporting to Senior Research Associate, this Research Associate III position will work with Services staff in the timely accomplishment of varying research/evaluation activities of digital interventions/services. Current projects for which responsibility may be assigned include 3T, Trans Women Connected along with other health promotion evaluation projects (e.g., evaluating online learning). This position can be located in Oakland or Scotts Valley, CA. May consider remote opportunity, depending on experience.

·        You possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills with colleagues, partners and clients with utmost integrity, courtesy and diplomacy.

·        You are capable of embracing the ideas of others and seek to understand others’ points of view in order to further our shared mission and vision.

·        You enjoy working independently as well as collaboratively to meet goals and deadlines. You are capable of using technology to effectively and professionally communicate with co-located and remote colleagues.  

·        You are self-motivated and capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.

·        You embrace a spirit of learning and curiosity in your work and proactively seek out answers and solutions to questions and challenges that arise.

·        Master's degree or equivalent in Education, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or related area; educational background in research and evaluation preferred.

·        At least 6+ years post-Master’s experience, including serving as an evaluator on a research project for at least 1 year.

·        Experience with randomized controlled trials preferred.

·        Experience evaluating digital interventions or services required.

·        Strong knowledge about social media, social media communities, sites, and mobile applications.

·        Strong leadership skills as evidenced by independent direction of a research project.

·        Extensive content/methodology expertise and ability to interface with partner organizations.  

·        Ability to adapt to time line adjustments and reorganize work accordingly.

·        Responsible and able to follow through on all tasks with minimal supervision.

·        Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to manage several tasks simultaneously.

·        Willingness to travel.

·        Willingness to ask questions.

·        Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytic, verbal, and writing skills.

·        Ability to manage and mentor junior staff successfully.

·        Experience in research and evaluation design, instrument development, quantitative and qualitative data collection/management/analysis.

·        Proficiency in Office 365 Suite (Excel desired) and SPSS or similar analysis program.

·        Valid driver’s license; acceptable DMV record and proof of insurance required.

ETR employees enjoy a competitive salary, amazing 401(K) and health benefits as well as generous PTO and holiday pay. You will contribute to making a difference in the world!