Research Analyst - Volunteer
Job Overview
Location
Remote
Employment Type
Volunteer
Work Arrangement
Remote
Sector
Nonprofit & NGO
Experience Level
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Application Deadline
March 5, 2026
About the Company
Job Description
Work on Climate is seeking a dedicated Research Analyst volunteer to join our Impact Research Team. In this vital role, you will contribute to our mission of mobilizing talent for a climate-positive economy by analyzing program data, uncovering key insights, and supporting data-driven deliverables. You will gather data through mixed-methods research, including surveys and interviews, and analyze quantitative and qualitative information to inform program design and demonstrate impact to allies and funders. This is an opportunity to deepen your research skills, build a strong network, and make a tangible contribution to climate action.
To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Gather data using qualitative interviewing and surveying methods.
- Craft, administer, and distribute surveys.
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using statistical and/or coding software (e.g., Hex, Excel).
- Create basic data visualizations and graphs for communications and reports.
- Draft insights and takeaways from the data based on findings and analyses.
- Communicate findings using established tools and workflows.
- Collaborate with other teams to understand their goals, target members, KPIs, and questions.
- Refine research questions, test hypotheses, and develop research plans using data from surveys and internal datasets.
Qualifications
- 2-4+ years of experience collecting and analyzing data using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research.
- Experience with analytical tools and/or coding software (e.g., Excel, Stata, R, Hex, PowerBI, AtlasTI).
- Experience drafting qualitative surveys, logic models, and independent analysis plans is a plus.
- Experience collaborating with team members and project stakeholders, gathering project needs, and communicating findings to diverse audiences.
- Excellent individual and group communication skills.
- Ability to work with people of different work and communication styles from around the world.
- Fluency in the English language.
- Trustworthy and dependable.
- Proactive and action-oriented.
- Communicative.
- Impactful.
- Curious and growth-minded.
Benefits & Perks
- Improve ability to gather data and conduct qualitative interviews.
- Deepen skills in mixed-methods research and data analysis.
- Become experienced in evaluating data across an organization.
- Collaborate with top-notch teammates passionate about research and climate.
- Build a strong network of climate professionals.
- Gain valuable experience for your resume and portfolio.
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Posted Date
February 3, 2026
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