Research Associate

Position summary:
The Research Associate will be involved with all aspects of research conducted by Wilkening Consulting, including fielding research, managing data sets and reporting, and dissemination of research results. This is an entry-level position, perfect for individuals starting their careers, but we also welcome applicants who would like to transition into research. We are looking for someone who is excited about museums and data, and who loves nothing more than to make sure every data point on a spreadsheet is correct and in the right place.

Responsibilities:
Learning Opportunities

• Dive deep into how our research projects work, and learn the nuts and bolts of survey design and administration
• Develop an understanding of the ethics and principles of research
• Gain a nuanced perspective of the richness and variety of the museum field, and its work throughout the United States, by supporting the research efforts of hundreds of museums
• Encouragement to pursue curiosity, attend conferences and meetings

Quantitative Research

• Assist in the management of the Annual Survey of Museum-Goers, including tracking museum deliverables, developing templates, pulling down reports, and developing individual museum reports
• Assist in the management of client audience research projects
• Assist in the management of research projects measuring scope and impact of museum field

Qualitative Research

• Manage online qualitative panels, interacting directly with research participants

Research Dissemination

• Manage the Wilkening Consulting website and social media pages
• Manage the Wilkening Consulting email list and communications

Other Tasks

• Responding to clients as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Museum experience is a plus, but not required
• An intrinsic love of data and spreadsheets, and a desire to ensure everything is in its correct place
• Enjoys working alone, is a self-starter, committed to accuracy and efficiency … but also enjoys contributing to and pulling their weight on a team
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with website design
• Curious and willing to learn
• A commitment to promoting diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in the museum field

Reporting relationship:
Wilkening Consulting is a small but mighty team, and the Research Associate will be working closely with all team members. The Research Associate’s day-to-day supervisor will be Jessica Strube, Senior Research and Project Manager.

Remote work considerations:
As a remote employee, applicant can reside in any part of the United States. Employee is expected to work a full-time, distraction-free schedule, but there is flexibility in making their own hours. Employee is expected to provide their own workspace. Wilkening Consulting can either purchase a workstation for the employee or provide a technology allowance. Employee will be expected to travel at least once a year for an in-person staff meeting.

 
To apply:
We’ve put together a short questionnaire for interested applicants to complete. You can download the questionnaire here in advance, and when you are ready, go to this link to submit your initial proposal.

Please do not call or email us about the position. We’ll share our progress on hiring this position on our website, and try to be as transparent as possible.

We can’t wait to hear from you!


Wilkening Consulting will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or marital status, and will undertake or continue existing EEO programs to ensure that minority group members and women are afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination, and shall make and document its conscientious and active efforts to employ and utilize minority group members and women in its work force.