POSITION OVERVIEW: The Research Manager will supervise staff, design and manage the
Network’s research projects, and assist in procuring grants for the Policy & Research
Departments. In addition, the Research Manager plays a critical role in integrating data and
producing collateral and publications to support the Network’s advocacy, planning, and policy
work, and to help fulfill our objectives to advance and advocate for an equitable early childhood
support system that meets the needs of California’s children and families. This position reports
to the Director of Public Policy.
LOCATION: Remote (residing in California) or hybrid (San Francisco or Sacramento areas);
Up to 15% travel
SALARY: $75,000-$100,000 annually (DOQ, Manager I or II); Full-time; Exempt
BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 403(b) retirement plan (employer
contribution after 2 years), vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays per calendar
year plus Christmas Day to New Year’s Day, connectivity stipend, home office
setup stipend, annual cost-of-living-adjustments (COLA), family-friendly
workplace.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Phone screen > Interview #1 (Zoom) > Interview #2 (Zoom) > Reference Checks > Hire
To be considered, please submit to jobs@rrnetwork.org a cover letter and resume that highlight
your experience and strengths as they relate to the responsibilities and qualifications below. We
also want to know what attracted you to this position, what motivates you, and your work style.
Optional: Work sample, such as a white paper, research summary, data visualization, audio or
video clip, etc.
Note: Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color
(BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.
We invite you to apply if you believe that your talents are a fit for the role and you feel alignment
with the organization’s values and mission, even if you don’t meet every criterion below.
Apply by August 31 for priority consideration.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Manage the Network’s Data Standardization Project/Child Care Portfolio and R&R
Impact Project.
● Oversee the collection, cleaning, and aggregation of local data on parents and child
care providers, and impact evaluation data on local child care agencies.
● Design and implement qualitative research projects, including developing and
facilitating focus groups, interviews, and surveys.
● Present research results and other child care information to the press, state
agencies, legislators, partners, and the child care community.
● Provide technical assistance to member agencies on data collection.
● Collaborate with partners on various child care research initiatives.
● Produce high-quality reliable products that inform our members and the early care
and education field of important child care issues.
● Work with the Policy team to incorporate research findings into the Network’s policy
development and advocacy work.
● Work with the Policy team and Executive Director to identify and apply for new
funding for research opportunities and collaborations. Administer the department’s
budgets, contracts, sub-contracts, and grants.
● Supervise research department staff and project contractors.
● Participate in state and national research collaborations, task forces, and
conferences.
● Provide research and evaluation services to other internal Network projects as
needed.
● Adhere to anti-racist research methods and practices. Serve as a champion for
research that includes and centers impacted communities at every stage of research
design and execution.
● Ensure that data and research projects are properly designed, systematic,
defensible, advance knowledge in the field, and valuable to end users (policy team,
legislators, members, etc.).
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Academic or professional experience related to child care research, resource &
referral data analysis, and/or human services program evaluation strongly preferred.
Applicants with experience in related disciplines or professions may also be
considered.
● Qualitative and quantitative research experience and social science methodological
training required.
● Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required.
● ArcGIS, SAS, and R expertise preferred.
● Demonstrated expertise in collecting, cleaning, aggregating, analyzing and reporting
data from multiple data sources.
● Experience with administering budgets, contracts, subcontracts, and grants.
● Analytical and strategic thinker. Demonstrated experience connecting research/data
with advocacy, public policy analysis, and planning.
● Able to clearly and concisely communicate complex information to broad audiences
in written and verbal formats. Creative abilities in disseminating research findings
desired (ex: data visualization, infographics, geospatial mapping)
● Highly organized and strong communication skills, fluent in tools such as Slack,
Google Suite, and Zoom.
● Excellent teamwork, supervisory, and project management skills.
● Multilingual language competence (oral and written fluency) preferred.
ABOUT THE NETWORK: The California Child Care Resource & Referral Network (Network) is
a nationally recognized non-profit membership organization of local child care resource and
referral agencies (R&Rs). For almost four decades, we have been a leader in understanding the
demographics of the state, developing innovative partnerships with business and government,
and helping our members respond to changing economic, social, and family needs. Along with
our members, we raise a public voice for unmet child care needs at the local and state level.
The Network has a unique and powerful role of listening to the varied needs of local
communities and connecting this to policy advocacy. We partner with families, child care
providers, members, and community leaders to ensure all children have the opportunity to learn
and grow.
ABOUT THE RESEARCH DEPARTMENT: The Research Department leads a range of
quantitative and qualitative research projects on various child care issues. These include our
own data collection and analysis, such as the Data Standardization Project and the California
Child Care Portfolio, a county-by-county and statewide report on child care supply, demand, and
costs related to local and statewide demographics. This report assists national, state, and local
policymakers, business leaders, health care professionals, educators, planning agencies, and
child care advocacy organizations to address the child care needs of families in California. The
Research Department also conducts data collection trainings and convenes member
committees and workgroups related to research and data efforts.
The California Child Care Resource & Referral Network is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action employer.