Volunteer Diabetes Researcher

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POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will provide an aspiring diabetes researcher with an exceptional opportunity to demonstrate and develop their skills as part of a small but high-impact and hard-working team. AADA's Diabetes Researcher will play an integral role in devising and executing a thought-provoking research agenda that directly informs creative, actionable policy proposals to improve the lives of African American diabetics.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize various public and private datasets to conduct advanced data and statistical analysis on diabetes and other issues.
• Conduct literature reviews, stakeholder interviews, policy evaluations, and qualitative research.
• Research state and local policies in the realms of healthcare, diabetes and other issues.
• Stay immersed in the scholarly and academic diabetes research across all relevant fields to ensure that AADA research and analysis remains on the cutting edge.
• Create new data products in AADA’s core issue areas.
• Write (draft)policy memos, briefs, and handbooks for key audiences that translate data insights into actionable policy recommendations.
• Draft persuasive pieces such as op-eds or essays in AADA's core issue areas.
• Synthesize AADA's research and policy insights into products tailored to different audiences.
• Outreach and network management:
• Research Federal, state, and local government grant opportunities.
• Draft fact sheets, action alerts, member profiles, and other written advocacy documents as needed on agenda priorities. Perform research on numerous diabetes topics.
• Build and maintain a network/database of state and local advocacy leaders aligned in AADA’s work by participating in calls, meetings, webinars, panels and written exchanges sharing AADA’s values, data and expertise.
• Respond to stakeholder and media requests for data and information as needed.
• Think creatively about ways to improve further his/her specific job.
• Other Duties as Assigned

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

• Bachelor’s degree required or comparable experience, advanced degree a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to perform all of the duties outlined above.
• Deep commitment to diabetes education, outreach, and social change.
• Demonstrated interest in and familiarity with the policymaking process gained through prior work experience in the federal government, or in state or local government
• Demonstrated fluency in methods of both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Excellent oral and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Ability to connect with a wide variety of administrative, organizational, and grassroots leaders.
• Outgoing and highly charismatic personality a must.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple ongoing projects. Position requires strong attention to detail and relentless follow-up.
• Experience working with low-income communities; commitment to progressive issues
• Skills with Microsoft Office programs including MS Word, Excel, Power Point and desktop publishing software.
• Ability to hold privileged information in a professional and confidential manner.
• At least two years of experience creating partnerships and coalitions.
• At least two years of experience with advocacy, and grant research experience.