Description
The Applied Demographer and Data Visualization Specialist for Inclusive Democracy supports the foundation’s mission by analyzing demographic and social trends to provide insights across all program areas. This role explores the implications of demographic shifts—including migration, aging, religious affiliation and identity, racial and ethnic diversity, gender fluidity, and multiculturalism—for inclusive democratic governance. The position critically examines patterns of social exclusion, backlash against perceived "otherness," and the challenges of fostering social cohesion in complex, diverse societies. The Demographer collaborates closely with internal teams, external experts, and organizational leadership, delivering clear, impactful visualizations and insights that advance inclusive democracy and amplify underrepresented voices.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze demographic and social data to understand implications for democratic governance, social cohesion, and inclusive participation.
Investigate and communicate the impact of population changes—including migration, aging populations, racial and ethnic diversification, gender fluidity, and multicultural trends—on democratic institutions and practices.
Develop compelling, accurate, and accessible data visualizations (maps, charts, graphs, dashboards, infographics) to illustrate complex demographic insights to internal teams, external stakeholders, and the public.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate demographic and social insights into programmatic strategies and research initiatives.
Monitor and interpret patterns of social exclusion and backlash, contributing actionable insights to policy development, advocacy campaigns, and storytelling initiatives.
Manage and coordinate with external research consultants to ensure alignment with foundation research standards and strategic goals.
Prepare detailed, visually appealing reports, briefings, and presentations tailored for diverse internal and external audiences.
Requirements
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Master's degree or higher in Demography, Sociology, Public Policy, Statistics, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience conducting demographic research and statistical analyses, preferably within nonprofit, foundation, academic, or policy-oriented settings.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with external research consultants and managing research projects.
- Demonstrated proficiency with statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, Stata, SAS)
- Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and visualization software (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS/QGIS, R, Python).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex demographic information clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Knowledge of demographic factors influencing democracy, civic participation, and social equity strongly preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Primarily office-based role with extended periods of sitting and computer usage.
- Occasional travel for meetings, presentations, and collaboration with external research partners.
- Ability to manage occasional lifting or moving of standard office materials (up to 20 lbs.).
The Charles F. Kettering Foundation is committed to equal opportunity and embraces diversity in the workplace. The Foundation actively encourages applications from women, individuals of diverse racial backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where employees thrive based on their personal merit, qualifications, experience, abilities, and job performance.
