Position Opportunities

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is seeking an Associate for Survey Research to help the denomination and its entities make better decisions. The Associate will work with constituents to determine their data needs and use social science research techniques—in particular, surveys (including Presbyterian Panel surveys), focus groups, and searches of administrative records—to assemble appropriate data from and about Presbyterians; conduct statistical analyses of these data; and disseminate results to church leaders and other relevant groups through written reports, presentations, and Web postings A master’s degree in a social science or related area is required; a Ph.D. is preferred. A minimum of five years’ experience in social science research is also required (preferably 10 years), especially survey research. A background in an applied setting focusing on denominations, congregations, or individual religious behavior is preferred. Requisite skills include knowledge of research methods and data analysis (including SPSS); administration and design of surveys and focus groups; report writing and oral presentation skills; attention to detail; and understanding of and respect for Christian principles. Applicants should send a letter of interest along with a resume to Human Resources HR-E08-02-17, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 100 Witherspoon St, Louisville KY 40202. For more information on Research Services, go to www.pcusa.org/research; for more information on the U.S. Congregational Life Survey, go to www.USCongregations.org. Screening begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is seeking a Research Assistant to help in conducting Wave 2 of the U.S. Congregational Life Survey, including: (1) managing recruitment of congregations, development of databases, and response rate tracking; (2) coordinating with mail fulfillment, survey layout and scanning, survey translation, printing, and computer services providers; (3) overseeing revision of congregational resources and reports; and (4) analysis and reporting of US CLS data. A master’s degree in a social science or related area is required; a Ph.D. is preferred. A minimum of two years’ experience in social science research is also required, preferably in survey research in an applied setting with congregation and/or denominations. Requisite skills include knowledge of research methods and data analysis (including SPSS); report writing and oral presentation skills; attention to detail; and understanding of and respect for Christian principles. This is a three-year, grant-funded position. Applicants should send a letter of interest along with a resume to Human Resources HR-E08-02-18, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 100 Witherspoon St, Louisville KY 40202. For more information on Research Services, go to www.pcusa.org/research; for more information on the U.S. Congregational Life Survey, go to www.USCongregations.org. Screening begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.