THE ORGANIZATION

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement (Riis Settlement), a community-based non-profit organization offering comprehensive services to the youth, adults, older adults, immigrants and families of Western Queens, is dedicated to civic engagement and organizing as integral to our mission “to build and strengthen underserved communities and act as a catalyst for change.” For more information about Jacob A Riis Neighborhood Settlement, please view our website at www.riissettlement.org

JOB SUMMARY

Riis Settlement is seeking a Data Associate. This position reports to the Director of Impact, Measurement, and Innovation (DIMI), and will play a crucial role in supporting the DIMI by completing surveys and reviews, conducting both qualitative and quantitative research, generating reports, and monitoring data to document program and agency successes, highlights, and areas for improvement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Major Duties and Responsibilities.

• Gather, organize, arrange, and validate data for accuracy, eliminating duplications and ensuring completeness prior to input.
• Conduct data entry, updates, and maintenance of agency information.
• Collaborate with DIMI to improve programming through effective data reporting.
• Contribute in managing, updating and maintaining databases designed for tracking information.
• Support data collection and research efforts as required.
• Examine source documents and accurately input data into designated fields.
• Produce reports and summaries for analysis and review.
• Execute data integrity tasks, identifying and rectifying data entry errors or reporting them.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

STATEMENT OF SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES

• High school diploma/GED required with a minimum of 2 years experience or Associates degree required with a minimum of 1 year experience in research, data entry, or database management.
• Past experience with research, mixed methods data preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google sheets and database management.
• Use of online databases, prior experience with Monday.com and Survey Monkey a plus.
• Knowledge of google scholar and/or other open source academic resource repositories.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff
• Must have excellent organizational, time management, and follow-up skills

Benefits:

• 40 hours’ sick leave
• 21 hours’ personal leave
• Retirement plan with 50% employer match up to 12% of total salary
• Student Loan Assistance and Education Assistance
• EAP Services

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Ability to Relocate:

• Queens, NY 11101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person