ReFED · 22 hours ago
Director of Research and Data
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive research agenda that aligns with the organization's strategic goal of advancing evidence-based food waste solutions.
Support the Vice President of Data & Insights to identify key research areas, prioritize projects, and deliver high-quality research and thought leadership.
Oversee day-to-day project execution, manage timelines, lead biweekly sprints and quarterly planning.
Manage and mentor 2-4 team members, fostering a collaborative team environment and a culture of continuous learning.
Manage high-level contractor relationships and negotiations (e.g., identify needs, oversee RFP processes, etc.).
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Communications, Product & Engineering, and Business Initiatives to integrate research insights into communication strategies, product development, and implementation.
Explore and execute research and data partnerships with the public and private sectors for data collection, data integration, or other purposes.
Define research and execute methodologies, data collection strategies, and analytical frameworks and conduct qualitative and quantitative research.
Contribute to publications and products that elevate food waste reduction strategies and communicate insights to diverse audiences through a range of mediums, including reports, presentations, and digital media.
Qualification
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Required
8 to 10 years of progressive experience in research and thought leadership positions, with a proven track record of developing and executing strategic research agendas and managing and conducting applied research projects.
Proven management skills, with the ability to deliver multiple projects on time and within budget.
Strong writing and editing skills, with experience producing thought leadership pieces.
Experience mentoring staff members, fostering their development, and enhancing the overall research capacity of the team.
Proven ability to establish and manage contractors and some experience managing partnerships with private sector entities, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions.
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to thrive in a fluid, entrepreneurial environment, and willingness to 'roll up the sleeves' and extend beyond formal responsibilities as needed.
Experience in the food system or a sector within the food system. Broader experience in the environmental or climate space is also highly desirable.
Experience working with communications, product, and engineering teams.
Formal training and/or demonstrated proficiency in mixed methods research, including design research, qualitative studies, and quantitative analysis.
Preferred
Data wrangling skills using tools like Python and R and experience implementing statistical, machine learning, and deep learning models is desirable but not required.
Company
ReFED
ReFED is a national non-profit organisation that promotes data-driven solutions to reduce food loss and waste.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.61MKey Investors
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
2023-12-20Grant· $0.61M
Leadership Team
Jesse Fink
Founder, Inaugural Board Chair, Board Member Emeritus
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