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Hiring Research Assistant

Live & Learn, Inc. is hiring a Research Assistant to support the company with policy-relevant public behavioral health research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects. We are passionate about collaboration and partnership among practitioners, advocates, and researchers to promote public health and welfare.

Live & Learn specializes in the inclusion of those who have personally struggled with their mental health in our research and consulting projects. Live & Learn generates revenue from research and development grants, technical assistance contracts, and consulting. See a list of current and past projects.

Research Assistants work remotely for anywhere between 20-40 hours per week and are compensated hourly. Live & Learn, Inc. offers benefits such as home office reimbursement, health premium reimbursement, health savings account contributions, paid time off, and a flexible schedule. We are open to the right person working part-time or full-time.

We are currently looking for someone who can also assist with light administrative and operations duties.

DUTIES:

  • Assist on data collection, analysis, and reporting of research and technical assistance projects.

  • Conduct literature searches and reviews current events in the health field.

  • Write reports and other materials for public dissemination.

  • Work virtually with multidisciplinary social science researchers to conduct research projects.

  • Create tables, figures, and charts for presentations and publications.

  • Become familiar with project-specific research content and study aims.

  • Communicate clearly and effectively with scientists, activists, and policymakers.

  • Participate in organizational development and compliance with support from executive staff.

  • Maintain websites using SquareSpace (content updates, affiliate directories, graphics, etc.).

  • Create newsletters and social media posts to share with Live & Learn constituents.

REQUIRED:

  • Residing and working in California.

  • First-hand or academic knowledge of peer support and alternative approaches to mental health.

  • Meet deadlines, communicate challenges, attend meetings to collectively advance project objectives.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

  • Working knowledge of, or commitment to learning, industry-specific software, such as Qualtrics (survey software), Endnote (reference software), Google Scholar (academic literature).

  • Ability to get along with others who have different perspectives and sources of knowledge.

  • Excellent writing skills.

  • Motivated by deadlines and opportunities to problem-solve.

PREFERRED:

  • Living in San Luis Obispo County, or elsewhere near the Central Coast of California.

  • History of a disability and/or personal experience with mental health services is an asset.

  • We are particularly interested in individuals who can substantively contribute to projects based on their knowledge of the experiences of diverse racial/ethnic, cultural, and gender identities.

  • BA/BS in public health, sociology, social work, or other social science discipline.

  • Commitment to honest, direct communication, and public service.

Please send a one page cover letter and your resume/CV to contact@LiveLearnInc.net by August 30, 2020.

Position to start in September or October 2020.

Laysha Ostrow