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Building Changes advances equitable responses to homelessness in Washington State, with a focus on children, youth, and families and the systems that serve them. We believe communities thrive when people have safe and stable housing and can equitably access and use services. We seek energetic, hard-working people with diverse backgrounds and lived experience who align with our mission and commitment to racial equity.

Building Changes is an equal opportunity employer with a strong organizational commitment to building a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, creed, religion, marital status, national origin, physical, mental, or sensory disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, genetic information, political ideology, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words to Building Changes; they are the practices that guide how we operate as an organization, how we do our work, and how we interact with each other, our partners, and communities at large. We believe that to achieve our mission of advancing equitable responses to homelessness, our organization and workplace must represent people from all identities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Therefore, we encourage interested candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for open positions, even if they are not certain they meet every expectation of the role.

Research Associate

Building Changes seeks a Research Associate to implement sections of Building Changes’ Research and Evaluation plan. The position will focus on producing applied research and evaluation relevant for policy and practice on topics identified through collaboration with partners and Building Changes staff with the goal of improving services, supports, and outcomes for students, youth, and families experiencing homelessness. This position reports to the Director of Research and Evaluation and is located at our office in Seattle, though we are currently working remotely or in a hybrid context due to COVID-19. This position may also require occasional statewide travel once safe.

The salary for this position is $72,500. We offer excellent health, time off, retirement, and other benefits. For the full job description and to apply online, click here.