Research Assistant

Ongoing

Position Overview:
The Research Assistants will support the Autism Today Foundation by identifying, researching, and establishing connections with NGOs, health committees, service associations, and other organizations focused on autism support, with a particular focus on the eastern coast of the United States and Canada.

Key Responsibilities:
Conduct targeted research on organizations that provide services, resources, or advocacy for individuals with autism.
Initiate and foster professional connections with relevant organizations and stakeholders.
Collect and organize information on autism-related initiatives, events, research studies, and service opportunities.
Prepare and present regular reports summarizing findings to Autism Today Foundation’s leadership and marketing teams to inform potential partnerships and collaborations.
Maintain an organized database of contacts and research findings for ongoing reference and outreach.

Skills and Qualifications:
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data cleaning, data collection, management, and basic analysis.
Familiarity with web scraping tools and techniques to gather information efficiently.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to conduct thorough and targeted online research.
Excellent communication skills for building and maintaining professional connections.

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Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

•	Gain valuable hands-on experience in research, data management, and outreach within the nonprofit and autism advocacy sectors.
•	Develop and strengthen skills in Excel, data analysis, web scraping, and professional networking.
•	Build meaningful connections with NGOs, healthcare organizations, and advocacy groups across Canada and the United States.
•	Receive a professional letter of recognition after three months of active volunteering

Activities involved

Data Analysis Evaluation Measurement Research Supervision

Skills required

Data Analysis Data collecting Evaluating

Remote or online
Flexible in schedule
Good for families
Good for groups
Good for youth