Research Associate - Technical Assistance - Remote

Overview

Omni Institute seeks candidates for a Research Associate – Technical Assistance to join our team. We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply for this position, and more information can be found in our Equity and Inclusion statement at the end of this posting.

Research Associates in this role play a key part in supporting our client projects by providing responsive technical assistance to clients and project coordination support for project managers. They help build the capacity of community partners, contribute substantively to client-facing deliverables, develop tools and resources, and manage day-to-day project tasks. Working closely with project managers, Research Associates also ensure that projects are delivered with quality, timeliness, and care. This role will focus significant time on projects in our behavioral health practice area. 

In Short

• Assisting with project coordination tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, documenting meeting notes, and tracking follow-up items.
• Supporting client communications by drafting emails, preparing materials, and summarizing updates for project managers.
• Helping to develop tools and resources (e.g., templates, summaries, training slides) that can be used by community partners.
• Participating in technical assistance activities by providing logistical support for trainings, preparing handouts, or helping to answer client questions.
• Assisting with data collection and analysis tasks such as entering or organizing survey responses, preparing focus group guides, or helping to summarize participant feedback.
• Supporting literature reviews by identifying relevant articles and summarizing key points.
• Monitoring project timelines and tasks in collaboration with project managers to ensure deadlines are met.
• Learning from your teams and gradually taking on more responsibility for project components as you gain experience.

Requirements

• Commitment to equity and social impact with demonstrated interest in at least one of Omni’s core areas: Community Health, Behavioral Health, Adult & Juvenile Justice, Economic Security, or Children & Families.
• Strong project coordination skills, including experience tracking tasks, managing meeting notes and agendas, drafting communications, and supporting project workflows.
• Experience providing technical assistance—such as training, coaching, or resource development—that helps community partners strengthen capacity and meet project goals.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with diverse community partners and clearly translate technical or complex information for different audiences.
• Curiosity and adaptability, with a willingness to take on new projects, explore unfamiliar content areas, and learn new skills and methods.
• Attention to detail and accountability, with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and uphold high standards in project work.
• Training or experience in applied research methods (qualitative or quantitative), typically a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree with at least two years of work experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• 100% employer paid health premiums (employee coverage)
• Vision, dental, supplemental insurance
• 401k with company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible working schedules
• PTO that begins with 3 weeks of PTO, 11 floating holidays, and an annual office closure from Dec 24-Jan 1 and the first Fridays of April, July, and October. 
• Headspace EAP for employees and their families
• Monthly technology stipend