Location: Primarily remote with occasional time in the three Bronx offices
Reports to: Senior Director of Research and Program Development
About Us:
The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development
organization founded on the radically simple idea that all people deserve healthy, vibrant communities.
We build award-winning, sustainable, affordable homes – but our work is not over when our buildings
are complete. WHEDco believes that to be successful, affordable housing must be anchored in strong
communities that residents can be proud of. WHEDco’s mission is to give the South Bronx access to all
the resources that create thriving neighborhoods – from high-quality early education and after-school
programs, to fresh, healthy food, cultural programming, and economic opportunity. See
www.whedco.org for more information.
Job Summary:
WHEDco’s Research, Policy and Evaluation Department provides research support for WHEDco’s work,
including exploring trends in our programs and in our community in order to support the organization’s
efforts in innovative and responsive program design, determining the impacts WHEDco’s programs have
on participants and the community, and providing data and information for key stakeholders.
The Research Coordinator will work on quantitative and qualitative research projects, obtain data for
reports, and as requested, assist with research project coordination, and provide guidance to program
staff with data collection and entry practices.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research.

• Assist in the design and development of research projects.

• Develop research, policy and evaluation visuals, briefs, and reports based on findings.

• Assist with research project coordination.

• Train, assist, and support database users as needed.

Qualifications:

• MA/MS in a related field (such as Public Policy, Sociology, Economics, Urban Studies/Affairs)

• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access skills.

• Familiarity with SPSS, SAS, or Stata.

• Demonstrated experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research.

• Strong writing skills, including ability to synthesize and effectively communicate complex ideas