Marketing Research Associate, Public Service Recruitment Research (Temporary)

WHO WE ARE: At Fors Marsh, we take on issues that matter. We are a team of researchers, advisors, and communicators working together to shape the systems that shape people's lives. We look at human behavior from all angles to design targeted solutions that influence decision-making and move people to action. We are committed to the problem, not just the project, and we are intentional about taking on work and forming partnerships that balance purpose, people, planet, and profit. We are a certified B Corporation, a Just employer, and a 2019-2024 Top Workplace awardee. We hold ourselves accountable to the values that have always defined us, and those values drive us to be the best possible versions of ourselves-for each other, our communities, our clients, and the world.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Fors Marsh is seeking an experienced, intelligent, and motivated marketing research associate to join our Public Service Recruitment Research department in support of the U.S. Army Marketing and Advertising Program. This position is best suited for someone who enjoys market research and working collaboratively with team members, who consistently strives to improve, and who wants to use research to make an impact. Successful individuals in this role will thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven and highly collaborative environment. Additionally, comfort with ambiguous and evolving nature of projects is a central component of this role.

*This is a temporary opportunity, not a permanent position, requiring full-time hours (40 hours per week) through March 31, 2025. Fors Marsh will assess the need to continue this engagement in March 2025.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting all aspects of the research process, including design, Institutional Review Board (IRB) packages, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and reporting.
• Quantitative analysis, including descriptive and inferential statistics and dataset manipulation (e.g., merging, recoding, cleaning) using Stata software.
• Collaborating on data visualizations, presentation decks, and other project deliverables to summarize research methods, findings, and implications.
• Interacting with project team on a day-to-day basis and working under tight deadlines to fulfill client requests.
• Balancing roles and responsibilities across multiple concurrent studies and/or tasks.
• Upholding the highest standards of quality control for yourself and others.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social science, marketing, communications or related field.
• A minimum of two years post-graduate professional research experience, preferably in the area of market or communication research, decision-making, or social psychology. Three years of experience is preferred.
• Excellent quantitative analysis (e.g., descriptive and inferential statistics) and dataset manipulation skills (e.g., merging, recoding, cleaning) using Stata software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Experience creating visual and written summaries of research results.
• Acute attention to detail and high level of organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively independently, and as a team member.

We Offer:

Our benefits typically meet or exceed our competitors' packages. Ways we are unique?

• Ability to make an impact on people's lives, both internal and external to the organization.
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and long and short-term disability coverage all covered at 100% for employee coverage.
• Remote work.
• Our company culture, which values balance and allows each employee to take leave as they require it to balance the responsibilities of both their work and home lives without worrying about depleting their available leave hours.
• We provide a floating holiday bank so you can celebrate the days you value.
• Generous matching retirement contributions and no vesting period starting the third month of employment.
• Dedicated training and development budgets to expand your expertise and grow your skillset.
• You can volunteer your way with paid time off.
• You can participate in Fors Marsh staff-led affinity groups.
• Our employees receive product and service discounts through the certified B Corp network.

Salary: $67,000-$73,000 annualized

*This is a temporary opportunity, not a permanent position, requiring full-time hours (40 hours per week) through March 31, 2025. Fors Marsh will assess the need to continue this engagement in March 2025.

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Location: Remote. United States Residents only.

EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.