Start Date: Immediate Role Type: Full-Time Location: Flexible, Office located in Washington, DC Travel: Occasional travel for fieldwork, convenings, or team meetings
Who We Are: The Foundation for Social Connection (F4SC) is dedicated to advancing social connection nationwide, rooted in evidence for our collective well-being. We implement community-driven models and innovative programs to create a more connected society, and we translate research into practice to ensure our work is grounded in evidence and equity.
The Opportunity: We are seeking a Program Manager to advance our efforts in building innovative, evidence-driven models aimed at fostering social connection. This role involves supporting research and evaluation initiatives across local, state, and national contexts—analyzing a range of interventions, solutions, and services designed to reduce social disconnection. The ideal candidate will contribute to evaluation design, lead mixed-methods research (including data collection and analysis), and translate findings into actionable program improvements. Strong project coordination skills and a deep commitment to community-led approaches are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Research & Evaluation
Design and execute evaluation plans across multiple projects and initiatives
Develop and refine data collection tools, such as surveys and interview guides
Conduct and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data analysis; create clear and compelling data visualizations
Maintain thorough documentation and ensure consistent tracking of research activities and analyses
Collaborate with members of the Scientific Leadership Council (SLC) as appropriate
Translation & Learning
Translate research findings into clear, compelling slide decks, briefs, and other deliverables for diverse audiences
Conduct in-depth literature reviews and landscape analyses to inform program strategies
Contribute to the development and refinement of conceptual frameworks and performance indicators
Support the integration of research insights into program design, strategy, and communications
Cross-Team Coordination
Participate in internal planning and strategy discussions
Support research partnerships, advisory councils, and learning communities
Coordinate with project leads to ensure alignment between research and implementation
Produce reports for internal and external audiences that present findings and connection to practice
Qualifications:
A minimum of 4+ years of applied research, evaluation, and data analysis experience
Experience planning and conducting mixed-methods research and analysis using tools such as Excel, Qualtrics, Stata, NVivo, SPSS, R, and/or Dedoose
Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to communicate findings for diverse audiences
Familiarity with community-level and participatory research a plus
Highly detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative
Experience in public health, social science, or related field preferred
Proficient in Google Suite, Zoom, and project management platforms like Asana
Who You Are
Committed to driving research efforts to inform practice in the social connection field
Able to work independently and balance multiple workstreams
Flexible, adaptive, and energized by contributing to a mission-driven team
How to Apply
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