Data Analyst

Stand.earth is seeking a part-time Data Analyst. This position will be responsible for data analysis and research in support of SRG and Stand.earth campaigns. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of coding for database development, analysis, and data visualizations and experience as a researcher on environmental and/or social issues.

If you are passionate about Stand.earth's mission, like taking on big challenges, and are looking to grow your skills as a researcher, then read on! This might be the perfect role for you.

You will be joining an international team of researchers, strategists, negotiators, campaigners, and activists that achieves outsized results, and is bursting with creativity, innovation, and passion.

This position is a part time contract at 0.5 FTE with the possibility of going full time in the new year. We encourage applicants to apply by Friday, December 8, 2023. This position is open until filled.

Stand.earth is a nonprofit environmental organization working to create a world where respect for people and the environment comes first. Our campaigns challenge destructive corporate and governmental practices, demand accountability, and create solutions that support all of us - and the environment and climate upon which we depend. Stand's strategic approach and fierce determination have yielded extraordinary results: Since 2000, we've secured the protection of millions of acres of wilderness, shifted billions of dollars of corporate purchasing toward responsible options, and transformed the environmental practices of more than 100 major U.S. corporations. Stand.earth operates in the United States and Canada.

Stand recognizes and respects the sovereignty of First Nations and tribes, and the rights of Indigenous Peoples and frontline communities. These communities are often first and most directly impacted by environmental pollution and climate change, and they provide critical leadership in developing solutions.

Pollution, climate change, and corporations' bad behavior disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in society - including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ+ people. To develop transformative solutions, these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other historically marginalized communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact

Reporting to the Senior Researcher and working closely with Stand.earth Research Group, Digital and Campaign departments as well as outside consultants, the Research Associate is responsible for designing and maintaining research tools and analytics that support research excellence, data transparency, and innovative visualizations.

The ideal candidate will have foundational experience in migrating and analyzing large data sets, be proficient in coding in R and/or Python or other coding environments, thrive in a demanding, mission-driven work environment, and demonstrate an interest in learning new tools and platforms.

This is a part-time contract position with benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience and adjusted based on location, but will likely be within the range of $27.64 - $36.06 USD or $32.34 - $42.19 CAD per hour. ($28,750 USD - $37,500 USD or $33,637.50 CAD - $43,875 CAD annually at 20 hours a week). Stand.earth offers a medical insurance stipend in lieu of extended health benefits and 3-weeks vacation, prorated. We also encourage employees to make use of our mindfulness sessions and professional development training opportunities that we offer.

The location for this position is fully remote in North America, with the option of working out of our Bellingham, Washington; Vancouver, British Columbia; or Toronto, Ontario office if located there. All staff can expect to travel periodically for in-person team meetings, retreats, and work events.

• Build, maintain and optimize the operation of persistent research tools developed by Stand.
• Supervise and ensure the day to day operations of major databases for research projects.
• Coordinate and oversee database updates, error testing, and data quality.
• Build and maintain internal communications with other data analysts in other departments and create work flows for projects for innovative web-based interactions, tools, and visualizations.
• Develop and innovate techniques in R and other platforms that push innovation in research methodology and data visualization.
• Create new pathways for managing large datasets and databases.
• Research data sources and analyze their usefulness for campaign goals and objectives.
• Use data visualization/query methods/dashboards to help the team unravel insights, make strategic recommendations and deepen the impact of their campaigning work.
• Respond to a range of data support requests from research and campaign teams and contribute to SRG research projects, reports, and grant applications as needed.

• A master's degree in a field related to environmental research (preferred) or undergraduate degree with 2+ years of related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience coding in R and/or Python for data cleaning, database design, and data analysis.
• Experienced in building spreadsheet formulas and advanced database skills, including VLOOKUPS, pivot tables, nested formulas, and other analytical secrets.
• Demonstrated experience conducting analytical research, managing data, using descriptive and inferential statistics, creating models, and developing methodologies.
• Experienced in conducting scientific literature reviews.
• Familiarity with one or more of SRG's key focus areas e.g. deforestation-driver commodities, oil and gas, petrochemicals, supply chains, financial markets, and the environmental and social impacts of natural resources extraction.

• Experience with writing and using SQL for data management or using APIs.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Google Data Studio, Tableau, Power BI.
• Experience working or volunteering on issues of climate, environmental protection and/or environmental justice.