Data Visualist in Program Evaluation (FT, Remote, US)

[Michele Darling]

LPC Consulting Associates, Inc. is seeking a full-time permanently remote Data Visualist to join our team. We are a boutique program evaluation research firm that works mostly with non-profits and public agencies. Our ideal colleague will be a key player on our team to help our evaluation data analyses and visual deliverables shine.

 

Candidates can find details and application via Idealist: https://www.idealist.org/en/consultant-job/2a4b154474394d3badd2acc4ac77bd30-data-visualist-lpc-consulting-associates-inc-sacramento
 

The job is full-time, permanently remote in the United States. For further information, contact sup...@lpc-associates.com

 

About LPC          

Founded in 1994, LPC is a woman-owned program evaluation research firm that provides customized, responsive analytical services and technical support to public agencies, non-profit organizations, and private foundations. The staff of full-time professionals have decades of experience evaluating public health and social service programs. Our evaluation work covers a wide variety of programs, including community health and well-being, criminal justice, mental health, violence prevention, alcohol and other drug use prevention, food security, and reading/literacy, as well as providing technical assistance and training. LPC believes that it is important to include clients during every stage of the process and is committed to conducting high quality research while remaining flexible to meet the needs of complex and developing programs. We are a hands-on evaluation firm that enjoys building data capacity for our clients and being progressive in sharing data findings in innovative and inclusive visual formats. The LPC team uses a collaborative structure, understanding that each staff person has their own expertise and that collectively we have a wealth of knowledge and ability. We use the latest technology and best practices to share results and operate through a teamwork structure that taps into various staff members’ skills to provide high quality, understandable, and visually compelling deliverables.

 

Job Summary

The Data Visualist works independently, as well as collaboratively with coworkers and clients, to build a data-driven culture that is rich with highly effective visuals. This permanently remote position works on evaluation studies of government, foundation, and community‐based programs, including data analysis and interpretation of findings through written, verbal, and graphic formats, and maintaining client communication. The Data Visualist is responsible for setting the overall aesthetic for projects and communicating data findings through captivating and digestible visual formats that maintain data integrity. The position produces high quality visual materials in support of communications efforts, business development, and production of technical deliverables in research, evaluation, and learning.

 

Responsibilities

• Consult, design, develop, maintain, communicate, and optimize graphics, presentations, dashboards, data reports, visual summaries, maps, and other creative products, grounded in data visualization best practices and in alignment with company, client, and community needs
• Analyze data and develop templates, tools, graphics, charts, and tables to display findings
• Identify appropriate visuals (including stock photography) that enhance reporting and enrich stories
• Provide technical editing capabilities, ensuring formal review of all visuals before submission to client
• Participate in meetings with clients and partners, representing LPC authentically and reliably
• Maintain day-to-day communication with clients
• Monitor timelines and reporting schedules, proactively working towards deadlines
• Support the LPC Team as an integrated collaborator to communicate data inclusively and effectively 
• Design and develop templates, style guides, and other standards to ensure corporate brand consistency
• Provide staff training and coaching to elevate the standard of creative products and brand application
• Support proposal and business development processes

 

Qualifications  

• Highly skilled data visualist/storyteller
• Coursework/training in data visualization/data storytelling
• 2-5 years of professional experience with social science data visualization/data storytelling, ideally in R
• Advanced level of experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with data software (R, Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, Dedoose, PowerBI, and/or Tableau) 
• Knowledge of different data types and appropriate chart types
• Strong professional written and oral communication skills
• Detail-oriented and committed to completing tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrated collaborative disposition and desire to work closely with project team members and clients
• Understanding of program budgets and ability to work within budget constraints
• Able to multi-task and creatively problem solve
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Self-directed and able to work independently, in a fully remote work environment

 

Desired Skills    

• College degree in Social Sciences or related field
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative social science research methods
• Experience in professional services consultation work
• Experience creating digital media content
• Bi-lingual in Spanish is highly valued

 

Working Conditions

• Remote workplace | LPC is a remote-first company that prioritizes teamwork and collaboration. We use and expect frequent communication with the LPC team during our core hours and utilize Microsoft Teams as a form of ongoing communication and collaboration. Staff must have high speed internet and a secure work environment in which to work. LPC will provide a laptop, software, and remote work stipend. Applicants must reside - and be legally authorized to work - in the United States.
• Travel | There is occasional overnight travel, based on client need. However, due to COVID-19, no in-person meetings, conferences, and/or trainings are allowed. Only web-based interactions are acceptable for the foreseeable future.
• Supervision | This position collaborates with all staff members and is supervised by the CEO/Research Director.
• Teamwork | The LPC culture operates from the assumptions that work is collaborative and that it takes many people to complete a project, requiring continuous interaction for feedback and communication.
• Inclusion | LPC welcomes and honors the unique contributions that we all bring in terms of our education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

 

Details

• Location | Permanently remote; HQ located in Sacramento, CA
• Salary | $65,000+/year, based on experience
• Hours/Week | Exempt, full-time (40 hours per week)
• Schedule | Exempt employees are expected to work whatever hours are necessary to accomplish the goals and deliverables of the role. Thus, exempt employees have more flexibility in their schedules; LPC’s core hours are Tuesday-Thursday, 9am-4pm Pacific. Many of our clients work outside the traditional business day and occasionally staff may be expected to attend meetings or events after hours or on weekends.
• Years of Experience | 2-5 years in data visualization/storytelling
•  Interviewing Dates | September - October 2021, via Zoom
• Position Start Date | October 2021
• Benefits | Medical, dental, vision, life insurance after 60 days; vacation, sick, holidays, and 401(k) after 90 days

 

Apply via Idealist: https://www.idealist.org/en/consultant-job/2a4b154474394d3badd2acc4ac77bd30-data-visualist-lpc-consulting-associates-inc-sacramento