Applied research that shapes real-world decisions.
Change Craft is a California-based strategic communications agency helping public agencies, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations solve complex public challenges. Our Insights & Impact Team runs applied research that informs communications campaigns, public policy, community engagement, and program design across public health, early childhood, behavioral health, immigration, recycling behaviors, systems change, economic development, environmental sustainability, and education.
This is an applied research role. Not research for the sake of research. Research that clients act on.
Reporting to our Director of Insight & Program Design, you'll manage research projects from start to finish while supporting client strategy and internal research quality. Lead mixed-methods research. Supervise project execution. Synthesize findings into recommendations clients can use. Mentor junior researchers.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Research Design & Execution
• Lead qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods projects from design through reporting
• Design surveys, interview guides, focus group protocols, discussion guides
• Conduct literature reviews and environmental scans
• Develop sampling plans and methodologies
• Ensure research quality and methodological rigor
Analysis & Insights
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using SPSS and other tools
• Identify meaningful patterns, themes, strategic implications
• Translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations
• Prepare executive summaries, research reports, presentations, client deliverables
• Present findings to internal teams and clients
Project Management
• Manage multiple concurrent research projects
• Develop project timelines, budgets, work plans
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners
• Monitor project progress and ensure deadlines are met
Team Leadership
• Mentor Research Analysts and junior staff
• Review research instruments and deliverables
• Support continuous improvement of research methods and AI-assisted workflows
• Contribute to the growth of Change Craft's research practice
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's degree or PhD in Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Science, Social Science, Public Policy, Education, Evaluation, or a related field
• 3+ years of applied research experience
• Experience managing research projects from design through reporting
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Experience using SPSS for quantitative analysis
• Experience designing and conducting surveys, interviews, and focus groups
• Excellent analytical writing and presentation skills
• Experience producing client-ready reports and recommendations
• Strong project management and organizational skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with government, nonprofit, public health, education, or social impact clients
• Experience evaluating communications or behavior change campaigns
• Familiarity with AI-assisted research workflows (Elicit, Consensus, NotebookLM, Claude, ChatGPT)
• Experience mentoring junior researchers
• Experience with NVivo, Dedoose, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, or similar platforms
• Bilingual English / Spanish
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• $75,000–$105,000 per year, DOE
• Medical, mental health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off, life and short-term disability insurance
• 18 observed company holidays and civic engagement days, including annual winter break
LOCATION: Remote anywhere in the US. Hybrid available if located in Sacramento.
STATUS: Full-time
TRAVEL: 5-15% for client meetings, site visits, and team convenings
REPORTS TO: Director, Insight & Program Design
Change Craft LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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