Job Description:
Founded in 1986, Harder+Company Community Research is a comprehensive social research organization located in San Francisco, San Diego, and Davis, California conducting needs assessments, program evaluation and planning studies for a wide range of clients. The focus of our work is in broad-based community development, focusing on health and human services, philanthropy, education, and the arts. Harder+Company serves three markets: philanthropy, government, and community organizations. For more information about our organization, visit our website at www.harderco.com

Job Summary:
Harder+Company seeks a full-time Research Assistant to support multiple projects run out of the San Francisco office. Research responsibilities may include library and Internet research, survey administration logistics, planning focus groups, conducting interviews, data entry and analysis, and writing reports. Some travel necessary.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor‚s Degree in social sciences or related field
• Bilingual in Spanish required
• At least one year of research experience, preferably outside of the classroom
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Detail-oriented and exceptional time management skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Some evenings are required for interviews and focus groups

Preferred experience:
• Experience in the nonprofit field or public sector
• Experience with Excel and/or Access a plus
ª Some travel required so CA Driver‚s license and own transportation preferred

Salary:
$35,000 to $40,000 commensurate with experience + benefits.

Apply/Contact:
jobs@harderco.com

Date Posted: 08/17/2006