Research and Impact Analyst Part-time, Hybrid

Position Title: Research & Impact Analyst
Employer: Resource Central
Job Status: Part-Time Non-Exempt
Reports To: Senior Water Program Manager
Location: Hybrid

About Resource Central
Resource Central is an award-winning nonprofit in Boulder Colorado determined to make conservation so simple that you dont even realize youre doing it. Established in 1976 our innovative programs have helped more thanpeople save water conserve energy and reduce wasteand were just getting started. Learn more at . Candidates with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from a range of social ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job Purpose
Water is one of the most important issues facing Colorado and were looking for an energetic and organized team member to help expand our programs and make conservation the norm in Colorado. The Research and Impact Analyst is responsible for Resource Centrals organization-wide research evaluation and data stewardship. This role builds a consistent approach to collecting and analyzing customer insight program outcomes and conservation impact across all programs. The position ensures data is organized accessible and useful to staff in every department through a shared internal learning hub. The role also leads periodic major research projects that produce compelling stories of impact and practical guidance and it supports research-focused grant work to strengthen Resource Centrals innovation pipeline and scalability.

This is a part-time 24 hours a week hybrid position based in Colorado. Compensation ranges from $28$32/hour. Resource Central offers a comprehensive benefits package including health dental vision life insurance a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match generous paid time off and holidays wellness reimbursement a free EcoPass and strong growth opportunities. Be part of a high-impact rapidly growing nonprofit thats driving real change across Colorado!

Key ResponsibilitiesThe essential duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead strategic research: Execute one major conservation research project every 18 months that produces compelling shareable findings and practical program guidance.
• Steward organizational data: Create an internal learning hub that centralizes all organizational dataensuring it is clean organized and accessible across departments to help staff apply findings to program decisions.
• Develop resources: Partner with program teams to design evaluation plans research tools templates and timelines that align with program goals and partners needs.
• Create consistency: Centralize research and evaluation across programs so surveys focus groups and conservation impact results are coordinated and consistent.
• Share learnings: Translate research findings into partner briefs conference presentations blog posts and organization-wide updates.
• Coordinate grant projects: Work with program staff to identify research and evaluation funding support proposals with research plans methods budgets and manage research grant deliverables.
• Foster a healthy culture: Help build a strong sense of belonging by ensuring everyone feels welcomed valued and included at Resource Central.

Core Skills

• Research proficiency: Experience in designing research methodology and identifying resources necessary to complete efficient and thorough analysis.
• Professional communication: Effective writing and communication skills with experience in writing technical research reports.
• Project Management: Experience in project creation and management from inception to completion including creating project timelines budget and resource allocation stakeholder engagement and reporting.
• Self-starter: Driven and self-motivated with an exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Collaboration: Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Commitment to Sustainability: A passion for environmental stewardship sustainable practices or a strong desire to learn.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in research conservation or a related field.
• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (one year of professional-level experience may substitute for one year of required education).
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Excel. Proven experience working with and creating formulas graphs and statistical analyses.
• Graduate-level research experience or actively pursuing a graduate-level degree preferred.
• Knowledge of or demonstrated interest in waterwise landscaping or water conservation strongly desired.
• Experience with GIS and StoryMaps preferred.
• Must pass a background check if offered the position.

Application DeadlineApplications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For assistance related to accessibility or the online application process please email
Resource Central is dedicated to equal employment opportunities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job without regard to age sex sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability marital status military status gender expression genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable state or local law. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation harassment or bias based upon these grounds.