job: researcher

[colist-admin at comm-org.utoledo.edu]

From: "David M. Chavis" <dchavis at capablecommunity.com>

Association for the Study and Development of Community
Gaithersburg, MD
http://www.capablecommunity.com

Senior Research Associate

The Association for the Study and Development of Community 
(ASDC) is looking for a full-time senior research associate to 
manage projects, provide technical assistance, implement research 
activities, and develop new projects. The successful candidate will 
begin as deputy project/evaluation director for two national projects 
involving large systems change related to the prevention of crime, 
violence, and substance abuse, and providing evaluation technical 
assistance to local evaluators. This position will also have the 
opportunity to develop own projects and to work on other ASDC 
efforts.  

Must have experience, knowledge of and a keen interest in 
community development, youth development, violence prevention 
& other social issues. Must possess strong communication skills 
(speaking and writing), strong project management skills, and the 
ability to work with diverse groups of people, communities, and 
cultures. The successful candidate will have a combination of 
quantitative and qualitative research and analysis skills. Computer 
application skills (e.g. MS Office ,SPSS, etc) are needed. We are 
interested in filling this position as soon as possible.  

Specific requirements that should be demonstrated and clearly 
identified in your application:  

* Prior professional experience in the implementation, technical 
support, or evaluation of community or systems changes 
projects.(Minimum three years)  

* Masters degree required, doctoral degree preferred, in related 
field or demonstrated equivalent knowledge of related research and 
research methods  

* Project or task management skills including supervision of staff, 
maintaining project timelines, and overseeing multiple tasks  

* Combination of qualitative and quantitative research skills 
(including computer based analysis tools)  

* Ability to write and produce reports and presentations  


Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience. Full 
benefits are provided.  

Send your cover letter, resume and references to:
ASDC
312 South Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Or fax to 301-519-0724
or e-mail us at asdc at capablecommunity.com

The Association for the Study & Development of Community is an 
intermediary organization involved in research & capacity building 
initiatives locally & nationally to develop the health, economic 
equity, & social justice of communities. ASDC staff provides the 
following services to government agencies, foundations, non-profit 
organizations and community based organization: research and 
technical assistance on community capacity building; evaluation 
technical assistance, participatory research and learning 
evaluations; training and consultation on community development, 
community building, and collaboration; and identification and 
replication of successful community strategies. ASDC is an equal 
opportunity employer. We are committed to a culturally diverse 
staff to enhance our ability to work with urban and other 
communities. Visit our web site http://www.capablecommunity.com 
for a more detailed description of our organization.