Career Opportunity for a Senior Associate In Community Change Research & Practice

Senior Associate in Community Change Research & Practice (Washington, DC Area) Community Science is growing and needs a full-time Senior Associate to lead and manage community and other systems change research and technical assistance projects for national and local initiatives across the U.S. as well as internationally. You will be working with public agency and nonprofit representatives, community leaders, practitioners, evaluators, and others on federal, state, and foundation initiatives. We are looking for an individual who can help us take the professional practice of social change through science and capacity building to a higher level. We promote teamwork, excellence in our work, and the professional development of all of our community members. We are looking for someone with expert level knowledge, skills, and experience in systems and community change approaches to work on projects related to: Placed based  or community change initiatives focused on health, economic development,  crime and violence or housing for  youth, and families; Eliminating inequities and achieving health, economic, or social  equity; or Community organizing and development, advocacy, community capacity building, or community building.  The successful candidate must be committed to scientific rigor and progressive social change through community capacity building.   Qualifications  The successful candidate must have: Demonstrated expertise in research, evaluation and the practice of community change. Successful track record in leading federal  and foundation proposals and other business development activities Minimum 10 years prior experience in the implementation of research or evaluation of community or systems change projects. Masters or doctoral degree (preferred) in social science, public health, or related fields. Prior project management and staff supervisory experience, particularly in a contracting environment Successful past experience conducting research or evaluation cross culturally. Demonstrated proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research skills Ability to travel Strong communication (written and verbal) skills including publications in scientific or practitioner outlets, facilitation, and professional development programs (e.g. workshops). Salary and Benefits Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. Community Science offers full- time employees a comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, prescription drug, and vision plans; retirement plan with company match; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; opportunities and funds for professional development.  About Community Science At Community Science our mission is to develop and use the knowledge that can change communities and other systems. Our group practice of social change professionals is committed to building healthy, just, and equitable communities. We are strongly committed to the professional development of our members. Community Science staff provide award winning services to government agencies, foundations, non-profit organizations and community based organization such as: research and technical assistance on community capacity building; evaluation technical assistance, participatory research and learning evaluations; training and consultation on community development, community building, and collaboration; and identification and replication of successful community strategies. Community Science is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a culturally diverse staff to enhance our ability to work with different communities. Visit our web site http://www.communityscience.com for a more detailed description of our organization. Connecting knowledge with social change

This position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. To apply: Send resume, writing sample (single authored), and references to: Community Science - SA 438 North Frederick Avenue, Suite 315 Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Fax: (301) 519-0724 careers@communityscience.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE