Constructive Dialogue Institute · 11 hours ago
CDI Qualitative Researcher
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$100/hr - $150/hr
3+ years expThe Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) is a non-partisan non-profit dedicated to equipping the next generation of Americans with the skills to communicate and collaborate across lines of difference. CDI is seeking project-based qualitative researchers to support large-scale qualitative studies examining campus culture, focusing on conducting interviews and synthesizing data to understand stakeholder perspectives on important issues.
E-LearningEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Conducting virtual interviews using structured guides that result in high-quality video recordings
Applying research protocols consistently, identifying risks or deviations, and suggesting appropriate adjustments
Producing clear, well-organized interview summaries that require minimal rework
Synthesizing interview data across participants to identify patterns, themes, and key insights
Tagging and organizing qualitative data according to an established coding framework
Submitting research materials using established naming conventions and documentation standards
Maintaining rapport, neutrality, and professionalism—even when participants are skeptical or challenging
Qualification
Required
3+ years of applied qualitative research experience, including interviewing and small group moderating
Familiarity with the dynamics of campus life, institutional culture, organizational development, or intergroup dialogue in higher education
Able to work from structured guides while adjusting flexibly to the moment; your video transcripts can be used downstream by team members who were not in the interview
Clear interview summaries that synthesize key interview takeaways, following CDI's format
Comfortable interfacing with skeptical or high-status stakeholders (e.g., faculty, senior leaders, students)
Prior contract or freelance experience; used to ebbs/flows, can commit to scoped deliverables during project windows
You show up on time, communicate clearly, handle data securely, and meet deadlines
You must have access to a computer, dependable internet connection, a quiet, professional setting for conducting interviews, and be comfortable using Zoom
Preferred
Experience with video transcript tagging via a research repository like Dovetail
Company
Constructive Dialogue Institute
The Constructive Dialogue Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that leverages behavioral science to foster openness to diverse perspectives and equip people with the mindset and skill set to engage in constructive dialogue across differences.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Caroline Mehl
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Kourtney Bradshaw-Clay
Director Of Partnerships
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