Please apply if:

You seek intense, focused, intermittent work:
- ~1-3 “focus” days interacting with clients in focus group setting
- 1-4 “focus” days writing a report of learnings
You enjoy :
- Learning and submersing yourself in understanding how individuals think.
- Can work smart, graciously, with curiosity and joy as a part of our team and an extension of our client’s team
- Mentally challenging yourself
Can handle intermittent pay. We pay this position as a fee/project. See below.

First up: Research Focus Group Project Assistant – Part-Time/Contract Position

This position will work hand-in-hand with the research moderator, attending research to assist in logistics coordination with the research facility, taking copious notes. Upon completion of the research, it requires a commitment for a few days afterward to write a “story” of learnings. You will manage the process of completing a report for client based off the data gathered during research.

This position typically requires fully focused time commitment of 1-3 long research days + independent time management to create a final report, within ~ 7-10 days, following the research project.

Pay is fee-based. Two separate fees will be awarded/project:

1. Assist/day

2. Successful report written

This is a part-time/contract position.

Details about “Typical” Research Projects:

Research projects can be 1 – 3 days long. Each research day can be 8-12 hours
Many projects are in Dallas, TX while some require travel (expenses will be reimbursed in addition to project fees).

Key Responsibilities:

Collect data during research by listening to and transcribing “real time” verbal conversations – typically, assist will sit be in a 2nd room where audio is piped in, listening and observing the conversation.
Assist moderator in preparing and setting up room with supplies, etc for a successful space/environment.
Summarize research project learnings into a report, typically in PowerPoint
1. Manage the delivery of a report “story” by crafting the content, and working with internal team and designer to create the overarching structure and visuals.

Skills Needed:

Self-Discipline:
1. Ability to work part-time as an independent contractor (1099)
2. Can follow specific directions, yet take the initiative to work on your own.
Curiosity:
1. A desire to learn in depth about the subject being studied
2. Able to focus on one subject for several hours
Client Centered:
1. Desire to put our client’s needs first
2. Able to intuitively understand what our clients need as you sit with them in a learning environment for several hours at a time
3. Ok with doing the small but important things that make people feel special
These technical skills come in handy:
1. Able to type really fast
2. Keen ability to translate verbal information to a written story
3. Proficient in PowerPoint
4. Ability to manage time effectively, independently for quick turnarounds
5. Work well under pressure, but can also focus after the research on piecing together a story from the learnings