Research Associate-Grantee Services

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, GRANTEE SERVICES Organization Summary The Center for Nutrition & Health Impact (CNHI) is a nonprofit research institute providing expertise in measurement and evaluation to help develop, enhance and expand programs focused on healthy eating and active living, improving food security and healthy food access, and promoting local food systems. With expertise in public health nutrition, CNHI is dedicated to building measurement strategies to assess the impact of innovative health-related programs. We work nationally and internationally, partnering with other nonprofits, academia, government and private foundations to conduct research, evaluation and scientific strategic planning. For more information about CNHI, please visit www.centerfornutrition.org. Job Summary The Research Associate, Grantee Services supports the implementation of research and evaluation projects by conducting literature reviews, developing measurement tools, collecting and analyzing data, and supporting the development of project deliverables. The person hired for this specific opening will primarily serve as a Research Associate for the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) Nutrition Incentive Program Training, Technical Assistance, Evaluation, and Information (NTAE) Center. The GusNIP NTAE supports organizations operating nutrition incentive and produce prescription projects by providing technical assistance on implementation, reporting, and evaluation, and leads a national evaluation to measure impact across all GusNIP-funded projects. This Research Associate will specifically support the Grantee Services team within GusNIP, which works closely with grantees, technical assistance providers, and core partners. Job Duties and Responsibilities • Support the implementation and management of research and evaluation projects, specifically for GusNIP. • Provide data management and analysis support related to GusNIP grantee- and award-level data. • Participate in internal and external Grantee Services meetings, including note taking, documenting and communicating action items and decisions, and delegating tasks. • Support the development and maintenance of Grantee Services resources, including external, grantee-facing resources and internal team manuals and standard operating procedures. • Serve as the first point of contact for triaging inquiries in the technical assistance inbox. • Support the setup, maintenance, and reporting functions of the technical assistance ticketing system via ZenDesk. • Support the development of measurement tools including surveys and interview guides. • Support the collection, management, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. • Assist with literature reviews by collecting, summarizing, and organizing relevant research to inform evaluation projects. • Conduct data cleaning and basic quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of datasets. • Support the development of simple data visualizations to track program data. • Contribute to the development of deliverables, presentations, and manuscripts by participating in planning sessions, drafting report sections, presenting deliverables, and supporting manuscript development. • Other tasks as assigned. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in project management, program administration, nutrition or other public health-related field. • Experience working with nutrition incentive and/or produce prescription projects. • Proficient in data management tools such as Smartsheet. • Proficient in customer support tools such as ZenDesk. • Experience conducting research and evaluation studies in an academic or applied setting. • Experience developing valid and reliable measurement tools such as interview guides, surveys, or assessments. • Experience with quantitative and/ or qualitative research methods and data analysis. • Experience with data collection and analysis tools such as SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics, NVivo, and SAS. • High level of attention to detail and ability to problem solve. • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom). Work Requirements • Maintain a productive, comfortable, and distraction free remote work environment. • Comply with the CNHI work schedule. • Follow care and security standards for CNHI-issued equipment. • Supply your own Internet connection, allowing for seamless communication for video conferencing. Physical Requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Listed below are the physical requirements required while performing the duties of this job. • The employee is regularly required to: stand; sit; talk; hear; use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; and reach, stoop and/or kneel to install computer equipment for periods of time throughout the day. • The employee must have the specific vision ability to complete close vision requirements due to computer work. • The employee is required to be able to complete light to moderate lifting. Salary $61,000-$70,000 (Level 2 or Level 3). Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided. Job Type This is a full-time, remote position. Travel This position may include travel for client visits, conference attendance, other promotional or networking activities, and the annual all-staff retreat. How to Apply Please apply through the CNHI career page: www.centerfornutrition.org/careers Include a statement of interest and resume/CV. Applications will be reviewed through March 13th, 2026. Please mention any foreign language skills in your materials. The Center for Nutrition & Health Impact is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Apply Now Apply Now