Research Associate Job in New York 10010, New York US
Responsibilities:
Assist Project Directors and Project Managers in all aspects of project work including:
- Scheduling fieldwork and site coordination
- Visiting sites and leading fieldwork teams
- Client contact and communication
- Creating research tools
- Creating field folders
- Traveling to clients sites and conducting fieldwork to collect data (this will involve standing for long periods of time observing/tracking shoppers, interviewing shoppers and video camera set-up and observation)
- Cleaning tracks and questionnaires in preparation for data entry
- Data entry and charting data
- Analyzing data
- Compiling primary data for presentation maps
- Generating ideas for main body of reports and PowerPoint presentations
- Participating in working sessions and final presentations with project team members and client
- Proofreading and editing reports and presentations
- Additional project related work as required
Applicable Industry Experience:
· Retail
· Packaged goods
· Store or merchandising design
Skills and requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree
· Social Services major such as Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology or Environmental Psychology preferred
· At least 2 years related work experience or coursework
· Exceptional oral and written communication skills
· Excellent organizational, interpersonal and project management skills
· Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
· Excellent editing and proofreading skills
· Attentive to detail and resourceful
· Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
· Team player
· Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
· Valid driver’s license and ability to drive (rental car and/or SUV) alone and with team members to various client sites is a plus
- Ability to work and travel (domestic and international travel) on weekends and/or evenings as well as frequent travel via airplane (both domestic and international – valid passport required for international travel) for client visits and fieldwork
· Prior client management and/or public speaking experience is a plus
· Prior supervisory experience is a plus
· Mac knowledge is a plus
· Retail experience is a plus