APPRISE

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APPRISE (www.appriseinc.org) is a nonprofit research institute dedicated to collecting and analyzing data and information to assess and improve public programs. APPRISE’s research focuses on programs that provide energy bill payment assistance, energy education, and energy efficiency services to low-income households; and programs that provide incentives for undertaking energy efficiency projects to residential, commercial, and industrial utility customers. APPRISE conducts a wide variety of research activities to provide program administrators and stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of program design, operations, and impact. This research leads to informed recommendations for program improvement.

APPRISE has a position available for a Project Director to design and manage evaluation research projects. Job responsibilities include client contact, proposal development, research design, data analysis, project management, staff supervision, and report writing.

The ideal candidate would have an advanced degree in economics, policy, or another social science; excellent writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills; experience with data manipulation and statistical analysis with Stata or SAS; and an interest in social programs.