{"472631":{"#nid":"472631","#data":{"type":"event","title":"Research Associate \u2013 Planning and Community Health","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Research Associate (RA) in Health shall work in close collaboration with the Manager of the Planning and Community Health Center and others across APA departments to develop and undertake applied research and projects related to planning and public health. Main subject areas of focus include active living, food systems, and cross-sector\/policy work. Key skills include research synthesis, writing, and communications.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuties \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EApplied Research:\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELead or assist applied research in the following areas: health impact assessment in planning; healthy communities metrics; student mentoring across sectors; parks and recreation; food systems\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAssist with development of technical assistance tools and trainings\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EContribute to and promote communications about research products\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlan and lead meetings to update and receive feedback on projects under RA\u2019s responsibility\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EResearch and writing assistance on other projects as assigned\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECollaboration:\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECollaborate with staff in the Planning and Community Health Center and other APA staff to identify, develop, and submit proposals for new projects\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECollaborate with staff and members to develop and support a healthy communities interest group\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWork with staff across APA departments to research and write articles for APA media outlets, develop and moderate conference sessions, participate in the enhancement of web resources, and help develop digital library resources\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProvide assistance with planning and executing events including national conference, webinars, group trainings, and regular meetings among project staff\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESubmit proposals to and present at conferences, meetings, and other venues\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERequired qualifications \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGraduate degree in Planning\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETraining and\/or work experience in public health\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETraining and\/or work experience in project management\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExcellent critical thinking, analytical, research, writing, and interpersonal skills\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAbility to coordinate tasks using processes that are collaborative, transparent, fair, and efficient\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETwo years of work experience\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWillingness and ability to travel domestically for site visits, meetings, and trainings\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis full time, exempt position is based in APA\u2019s Washington, DC office.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo apply, please send resume and cover letter with subject RA \u2013 Health to \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:aricklin@planning.org\u0022\u003Earicklin@planning.org\u003C\/a\u003E. Please limit your cover letter to one page.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Research Associate (RA) in Health shall work in close collaboration with the Manager of the Planning and Community Health Center and others across APA departments to develop and undertake applied research and projects related to planning and public health. Main subject areas of focus include active living, food systems, and cross-sector\/policy work. 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