Stand.earth is seeking a Research Manager to play a key role in Stand.earth campaigns and research projects. If you are passionate about Stand.earth's mission, like taking on big challenges, and have a depth and breadth of experience in investigative research, then read on! This might be the perfect role for you.
The PositionThe Research Manager is responsible for conducting comprehensive research on a variety of topics related to Stand's work. This includes designing research plans, collecting and analyzing data, writing reports, and drafting data visualizations. The ideal candidate has deep experience in relevant research fields and a passion for holding governments and corporations accountable for their impacts on climate and the environment.
This is a full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience and location, and will likely be within the range of $87,000 - $99,450 USD or $100,050 - $114,367.5 CAD. Stand.earth offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package including excellent health and dental insurance, 4 weeks paid vacation in the first year (increases in future years), 20 paid holidays, 4-day workweek, and a 3-month paid sabbatical after 7 years of continuous full-time employment. We also encourage employees to make use of our mindfulness sessions and professional development training opportunities that we offer. All staff can expect to travel periodically for in-person team meetings, retreats, and work events.
The location for this position is fully remote in the Americas, with a preference for working hours compatible with Pacific to Eastern time zones. There is an option of working out of our Bellingham, Washington, Vancouver, British Columbia, or Toronto, Ontario office if you are located in one of those cities.
Responsibilities- Conduct complex research and investigations: Managing projects from concept to execution, collaborating with stakeholders and proactively addressing emerging issues and opportunities.
- Clearly articulate research findings in written and visual formats: Producing high-quality analysis briefs, written reports, and data visualizations using in-house tools or custom solutions. A solid track record of publishing complex research findings in accessible ways.
- Explore new innovative ways to conduct research and investigations: Proactively engage with the latest methodologies and innovations relevant to Stand's work and champion new experiments within the team.
- Communicate with clients, partners and allies: Including scoping out research questions, building relationships, presenting findings and suggesting new areas for research.
- Support profile building for Stand's research work: Producing blogs, email content, presentations, and other assets used in funding pitches and across marketing. Actively championing Stand in relevant networks and collaborating with the team on building the team's profile.
Required Skills and Qualifications- A master's degree with 6+ years, or a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years, of related research experience
- Experience in managing research projects, reviewing academic literature, integrating complex datasets, and translating findings into evidence-based conservation strategies.
- Natural inclination for innovation and for lateral and creative thinking
- Passion for learning new things
- Familiarity with one or more of the following focus areas: deforestation-driver commodities, oil and gas, supply chains, data centers, financial markets, and the environmental and social impacts of natural resources extraction.
- A highly organized work style and incredible attention to detail.
- Commitment to Stand.earth's principles of equity, authentic communication, and continual learning
- Top-notch writing, editing, and spoken communication skills
- Excellent time management
- Ability and willingness to travel
Desired, but not required- Experience with research extension, including supporting Indigenous advocacy and responding to research needs from frontline communities.
- Experience working or volunteering on issues of climate, environmental protection and/or environmental justice.
- Additional language skills, particularly a working knowledge of a second language, are highly desirable.
- Experience with GIS and spatial data analysis.
The pay range for this role is:
87,000 - 99,450 USD per year (Remote (United States))
100,050 - 114,367.50 CAD per year (Remote (Canada))
