Hybrid Bilingual Research Assistant I, English/Spanish

Posted 3 months ago

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About the role

  • Bilingual Research Assistant supporting community-based research and evaluation projects across health and education areas in Los Angeles. Entry-level role requiring strong communication skills in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

  • Support research and evaluation projects that inform community-based programs and policies
  • Participate in data collection via survey administration, focus groups, observations, phone interviews, and verification calls
  • Program and test surveys
  • Enter quantitative and qualitative data
  • Coordinate logistics and participate in stakeholder/client meetings
  • Take effective meeting, interview, and focus group minutes and distribute them among the team
  • Schedule interviews and phone meetings
  • Format documents, such as training materials and surveys, for Vital approved standards regarding communication, data visualization, and accessibility
  • Coordinate printing and mailing of materials
  • Manage computer tablets and laptop hardware and software
  • Utilize mapping software to create data maps
  • Audit and correct data errors to ensure data integrity and quality
  • Communicate with field staff and provide technical support

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related social science field or equivalent
  • 0–2 years of research, data collection, or admin support experience; ideal for recent grads or those with academic/internship background
  • Coursework in research methods or statistics preferred
  • Understanding of basic research and evaluation principles
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage priorities and workflow
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with tools such as Box, Zoom, Salesforce, or survey platforms is a plus

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision
  • Flexible vacation and work hours
  • 401(k) after one year
  • EAP
  • Annual professional development stipend

Job title

Bilingual Research Assistant I, English/Spanish

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$22 - $24 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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