Research Associate

Research Associate

The Research Associate assists with the Insights and Innovation team's landscape research and enterprise-wide program evaluation efforts, using the tools and best practices of social science and market research. S/he supports the team's research and evaluation efforts by analyzing data, creating surveys, and communicating findings. The Associate has training and experience in research and evaluation.

Minimum Spiritual and Personal Commitment

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Identify with and participate in a Christian church and proactively seek to grow in their Christian faith.
• Actively participate in organizational prayer, devotional times, and organization-wide events.
• Maintain an exemplary standard of Christian ethics, behavior, and conduct within ABS and in their public and private life outside of ABS and always seek to uphold ABS' Standards of Conduct and Affirmation of Biblical Community.
• Demonstrate Christian maturity in all interactions as displayed by good judgment based on biblical values and principles.
• Actively incorporate their faith in all aspects of their daily work.
• Demonstrate desire and ability to support organizational biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation.
• Have a personal passion for and belief in the Word of God, its ability to transform lives, and the mission of American Bible Society (ABS).
• Demonstrate alignment with the vision, mission, and values of American Bible Society.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze general population survey data using SPSS and other statistical software programs, as needed.
• Design and deploy audience feedback and needs surveys using Qualtrics online research software and other platforms, as needed.
• Provide technical assistance to other teams in the organization using the Qualtrics survey software.
• Create reports and presentations to communicate findings.
• Review research papers, blogs, and video scripts and provide quality assurance checks on statistics before they are published.
• Support monthly State of the Bible research releases by communicating with various teams and contractors to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Upload research reports to the State of the Bible website and format accompanying blog articles. Complete basic website management tasks.
• Maintain shared file repositories so documents are kept in order and easily accessed by the rest of the team.
• Complete monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting using Google Analytics and other analytics platforms.
• Assist with communications around the ABS Innovation Grant Program.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in social science and/or market research. Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience: Coursework and experience in quantitative and qualitative research strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with SPSS, SAS, or other statistical analysis software. Certifications through Qualtrics Core XM™ Expert required within 120 days of employment. Basic experience with website management and AI analytical tools a plus.

Key Competencies

All staff must demonstrate the following skills at a level fitting their role:

• Communication Skills:
  • Effective Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Teamwork and Collaboration:
  • Collaborative Effort: Works well with others, shares information, and contributes to team goals.
• Cultural Competence and Inclusion:
  • Cultural Awareness: Respects and values diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Service Orientation:
  • Service Interaction: Provides courteous and helpful service to service recipients (i.e. Internal & External Customers and Beneficiaries).
• Adaptability and Flexibility:
  • Adaptability: Willing to learn and adapt to new tasks and processes.
• Time Management and Organization:
  • Task Prioritization: Manages personal time effectively and meets deadlines.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking:
  • Issue Identification: Identifies straightforward problems, proposes solutions and seeks help when needed.
• Leadership and Initiative:
  • Initiative: Takes proactive steps to complete tasks, solve problems and take on new challenges.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasional lifting of materials and equipment, up to 20 pounds.
• Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

American Bible Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and ensuring a workplace free from discrimination. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of their job.

Office Location: Hybrid. Office located in Old City in Philadelphia. On-site work required two days each week with Tuesday mandatory as one of the days. Fully remote is possible with significant experience.

Core Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Travel Required: Occasional business travel outside the Philadelphia area will not exceed 24 days per year.

Additional Information:

• Background Check: Candidates must pass a background check as a condition of employment.
• Reference Checks: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory reference checks.
• Eligibility to Work: Candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Affirmation of Biblical Community: Candidates must sign and agree to uphold the ABS Affirmation of Biblical Community as a condition of employment.

American Bible Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. We believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every individual, created in the image of God, and strive to reflect Christ's love and justice in our employment practices.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is rooted in our Christian faith and values, which call us to love and respect all people.

As a faith-based organization, we require employees to affirm and uphold our Christian beliefs as a condition of employment. This requirement is consistent with our mission and ensures that our work environment aligns with our core values and deeply held religious principles.