Temporary part-time Community Research Assistant

Job Title:  Temporary Part-Time Community Research Assistant

Reports To:  Community Data Analyst

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Department:  Programs 

Pay Rate: $20 / hour for 3-10 hours weekly 

Posted Date:   August 2026

Please Note: This position is for up to three-years, and expected to work 3 to 10 hours per week  

End Date: Positions are funded through the end of July 2028, and candidates may hold the position for up to three years.

At Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, we are dedicated to fostering equity and inclusion. Our organization thrives when every member of the community we serve is included in the conversations, helping us ensure that all our neighbors have sufficient access to food. We invite candidates from all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, gender, sexual orientation, and abilities, to join our team.

Job Summary: 

The Community Research Assistant supports on-location, in-person data collection efforts to expand the Food Bank’s understanding of neighbor experience. This role requires travel to food distribution locations and partner organizations throughout the Food Bank’s 11-county service area. The Community Research Assistant will administer surveys, co-facilitate listening sessions, and provide other support as needed to collect neighbor feedback. This is a part-time position funded by Feeding America with an anticipated commitment of 3 to 10 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities 

• Facilitate on-location, in-person collection of survey feedback from neighbors participating in food assistance programs throughout the Food Bank’s 11-county service area.
• Administer feedback collection activities in a way that is respectful to neighbors, accessible, minimizes bias, and aligns with best practices.
• Support Community Data Analyst and other Programs Department staff to meet established feedback collection goals and objectives.
• Contribute to design of feedback collection methods including providing input on language and methodology.
• Collaborate with the Community Data Analyst and partner organizations to facilitate listening sessions, focus groups, and other qualitative data collection activities.
• Transcribe data from paper-based or other analog sources into digital formats, as needed.
• Assist with data cleaning, organization, and formatting to support accurate analysis and interpretation. 
• Treat all neighbors with respect and kindness, maintaining dignity while supporting food assistance services.
• Other data collection support tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Academic background in a field requiring data collection, analysis, and interpretation including but not limited to data science, public health, health science, social Work, or other related fields. 
• Demonstrated experience with survey research preferred. 
• Strong interest in addressing food security and other social determinants of health preferred.
• Ability to work with people from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds across all age groups from children to senior citizens.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed to accommodate distribution schedules. 
• Have a personal vehicle and valid PA drivers’ license. 
• Able to obtain act 33 & 34 Clearances.
• Must be able to complete active tasks for long periods of time, including but not limited to navigating food distribution sites for the duration of events and occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.

Disclaimer: 

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.