Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Endeavour Partners is a boutique consulting firm focused in the digital and related high-tech sectors. Endeavour Partners works with leading companies and investors in the mobile, broadband, cloud, big-data, convergence, digital media, and digital health areas.

We are looking for a full-time research assistant to join our Cambridge office.

Duties include:
• Conduct market and academic research
• Arrange and conduct interviews with business executives
• Compile notes and reports, while working directly with the founder of the firm
• Have a good understanding of business administration, be detail-oriented, and have experience in managing complex projects
• Be able to present themselves appropriately and confidently in a business environment
• Have knowledge or experience in marketing, book distribution, journalism, or sales, is helpful but not essential

Preferred skills:
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
• Experience providing logistical support and general project support, such as activity tracking, task coordination, and material formatting
• Demonstrated experience in social media and/or website development

Professional skills:
• Possess an intense curiosity, superior attention to detail and the ability to meet stringent deadlines
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to be flexible, multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Excellent verbal, oral, interpersonal and written communication skills, including experience with developing and delivering presentations
• Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• All applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word; Keynote is a plus
• Be a creative problem solver with the determination to complete the task
• Candidates should be passionate about and familiar with the technology domains we work in
• Candidates should have a strong academic record with a background in technology, economics or finance
• The ability to work collaboratively in a small, informal highly collegiate environment
• All applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word; Keynote is a plus

Attractions of the job:
• Dynamic atmosphere: Endeavour Partners is located in the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC), which houses more start-ups and small businesses under one roof than almost any other facility in the world. Working at the CIC building entitles you to on-site free food, massages, networking with innovative, interesting people
• Great team: Engaged and exciting co-workers in a staff-friendly environment
• Convenient location: Located a few steps from MIT, CIC's entrance is about 100 yards from the east exit of the Kendall Square stop on the Red Line.
• Full benefits package, including healthcare, 4 weeks vacation, matching 401(k) and more

Compensation – Competitive

Candidates should be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (authorized to work in the U.S.).

Contact information:
Employer: Endeavour Partners, LLC
Name: Judy Luff
Email:

Address:
Cambridge Innovation Center
One Broadway
4th Floor
Cambridge, Massachusetts
02142