Study Coordinator

The Policy & Research Group (PRG) aims to improve the economic and social prospects for people through equitable public policy and improved practice. To that end, PRG conducts research and evaluation services in a variety of policy areas, including education, public health, behavioral health, workforce and income, child welfare, and housing. Our expertise includes both qualitative and quantitative methods. PRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates a casual work environment that is both professionally and intellectually demanding. PRG is an employee-owned small business. See www.policyandresearch.com for more information.

The Policy & Research Group is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented candidate to carry out health education and study coordination duties. This is a full-time, exempt position. The person hired will implement a health education program using motivational interviewing with male and nonbinary youth involved in the legal and child welfare systems. They will also conduct duties related to the evaluation of this project, including: recruiting participants for enrollment in the study, facilitating a multi-session relationship and sexual health education program with participants, maintaining contact with all study participants while they are enrolled in the study, administering questionnaires, conducting data entry and quality assurance checks, and managing data collection materials and incentives.

Qualifications:

• A./B.S. preferred
• Strong interest and/or experience in conducting high-quality research
• Strong interest and/or experience utilizing motivational interviewing techniques in health education
• Comfortable talking and working with adolescents who are involved in the legal or child welfare systems
• Experience or strong interest in providing programs to adolescents about healthy relationships and sexual health 
• Ability to maintain clear boundaries with young people
• Experience working with youth who have experienced significant trauma and/or involvement in the child welfare or legal system
• Non-judgmental stance
• Belief in the inherent dignity and right to autonomy for all people
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized and motivated while using creative strategies to engage hard-to-reach participants
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Commitment to PRG’s mission: to produce rigorous research and evaluation that benefits people by improving programs and innovations that aim to improve social, behavioral, health, economic, and employment potential
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; some evening and weekend hours may be required

Hours: This is a full-time grant-funded position, supported through September 2028. Candidates with an interest in working hours outside of Monday through Friday 9-5 are encouraged to apply.

Starting wage: $44,000 

  Location: This is a primarily remote position, open to candidates in any location. Occasional in-person work with study participants may be required, depending on the study coordinator’s location. Please note your preferred location in your cover letter.

Start date: The anticipated start date for this position is May 2026. 

Benefits:

• Two weeks (10 days) paid vacation per year, with increase to three weeks after one year of employment
• Approximately 17 paid holidays per year (this includes an end of the year break where the office is closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
• Medical, dental, and vision group plans offered; employer pays portion of premiums
• Supplemental insurance plans and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered
• After two years of employment, PRG employees are eligible to contribute to a simple IRA retirement plan with employer match

To apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, application form, unofficial transcripts, and three references via the application section accessible in the following link: https://policyandresearch.bamboohr.com/careers/31

Equal opportunity: PRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. We welcome all candidates to consider joining our team.