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About Trevor
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. We are a non-profit that provides 24/7 life-saving support via phone, text, and chat. We also operate the world’s largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth, and run innovative research, education, and advocacy programs. We’ve been saving lives every day for over 20 years.
Role: Research Scientist
Reports to: Director of Research Science
Level: Manager
Location: This role will be remote in the continental US, Alaska, or Hawaii
Hours: Full-time
Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000/annually
Status:Exempt
Applications must be received by 5pm ET, August 30, 2023.
This is a union position. The Trevor Project recently voluntarily recognized The Communications Workers of America (CWA) as the representative of certain employees for collective bargaining purposes, and this position is in the bargaining unit. The Trevor Project is currently negotiating the first collective bargaining agreement with the union that will cover the terms and conditions of employment for this position
Overview of the role
Every day, and in every role, our staff contribute to our critical mission of ending suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people, while fostering an inclusive approach our direct work and engagement with Trevor colleagues across the organization while fostering an inclusive approach to your direct work and engagement with Trevor colleagues across the organization, while continually growing our LGBTQ competency and awareness.
The Research Scientist’s primary goal is to work with the Director of Research Science to dramatically expand the body of research on the mental health of LGBTQ young people, with a specialized focus on the theoretical understanding of suicidology. The Research Scientist will collaborate on research design and analysis plans, conduct complex quantitative analyses, and contribute to high-impact peer-reviewed manuscripts as well as externally-facing reports and research briefs. Additionally, the Research Scientist will support internal initiatives, including Trevor’s crisis services and peer-to-peer social network, to ensure that everything at The Trevor Project is data-informed. The Research Scientist will be a leading researcher on suicidology among LGBTQ youth.
Who You Are
- Experienced. You have a track record of publishing peer-reviewed research on LGBTQ young people, with expertise in LGBTQ youth mental health and suicidology, plus a Master Degree or equivalent study.
- Collaborator. Proven collaborator who approaches all work and interactions with empathy and inclusion. Recognized success in creating relationships with cross-functional teams from varying levels, working closely with colleagues to brainstorm ideas, discuss pros/cons, and develop ways forward. Proven ability to listen and respond to develop mutual understanding and trust. Experienced in fostering an environment where different opinions and approaches can be entertained, considered, and appreciated while working as a team to find a resolution
- Communicator. Demonstrated ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to audiences inside and outside of the organization. Proven skill in distilling complex information into compelling, easily digestible narratives; presents information in an inspiring and persuasive way. Skilled at conveying technical information to a non-technical audience.
- Focused on service delivery and adaptability. Demonstrates a commitment to outstanding internal and external service to our colleagues, the individuals we serve, our donors, and those with whom we collaborate and communicate. Proven focus on proactive and inclusive issue resolution and continuous improvement for all systems and processes. Demonstrated flexibility in the midst of change, being able to successfully juggle multiple deliverables, and adapting to new situations with fresh ideas or innovative approaches.
- Mission and Culture Aligned: Demonstrates awareness and support for The Trevor Project’s mission and vision: to end suicide and address mental health crises in the LGBTQ youth community, and create a world where all LGBTQ young people see a bright future for themselves.
- Data and Results-driven. You set clear timelines and drive projects to completion. You know
- that completing shareable outputs is the key to having a significant impact. You can conceptualize, conduct, and interpret complex quantitative analyses and have experience mentoring others in quantitative methods.
What You'll Do
- Conduct quantitative analyses of The Trevor Project’s national cross-sectional, longitudinal, and international surveys on the mental health of LGBTQ youth people to increase our scientific understanding of the mental health of LGBTQ young people including key risk and protective factors for suicide.
- Co-author manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals as well as mass consumption briefs and reports that will be published on our website and disseminated to the press and partners.
- Present to a wide range of stakeholders, including internal groups, external partners, conferences, and the media, about The Trevor Project’s research as well as overall research on LGBTQ youth mental health and suicide prevention
- Provide input to ensure that our future national surveys, both cross-sectional and longitudinal, tap into key research areas that inform our knowledge of and ability to advocate for LGBTQ youth.
- Participate in the ongoing internal initiatives of The Trevor Project’s programs by collaborating with other departments.
- Identify and internally disseminate relevant new research being conducted and published on crisis services, suicide prevention, mental health, and LGBTQ youth.
- Other relevant tasks, duties, or special projects as assigned
Why Trevor?
- A career that truly makes a difference in the lives of LGBTQ young people–every single day
- Comprehensive health insurance, including plan coverage for various gender affirmation care (and we pay 100% of your employee contribution premiums for medical, dental, vision, AND basic life insurance)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
- Generous vacation and 12 paid holidays (one of our holidays is Harvey Milk Day!) plus two floating holidays , and three half-day Fridays during the summer
- Pet insurance
- Remote work from the continental US, Alaska, or Hawaii (we provide the technology, a monthly internet reimbursement, and a reimbursement to outfit your work-from-home space!)
- Professional and Learning Development Trainings/Education: including a professional subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to more than 13,000 high quality on-demand courses.
- Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform
The Trevor Project provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. The Trevor Project complies with all applicable laws.
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