Audience Research and Evaluation Fellow (One Year Term)

You are also required to apply on our website:

https://famok.org/job/audience-research-and-evaluation-fellow-apply-by-july-1-2026/

Work Location

First Americans Museum, 659 First Americans Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73129-6142

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, FSA, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, 401(K) Matching, Holiday Pay, Sick Leave, and Vacation Pay.

Salary Range

$50,000 - $60,000

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Weekends, evenings as needed)

Status

Full-Time (Exempt)

Reports To

Director of Learning &Community Engagement

POSITION SUMMARY

The Audience Research and Evaluation Fellow play a central role in designing and executing research and evaluation studies that inform strategic decision-making and research at First Americans Museum, as well as with external partners across Oklahoma and beyond. Under supervision from the Director of Learning & Community Engagement, this position leads projects from design through dissemination, including developing research plans and budgets, managing data collection and analysis, and communicating findings to diverse audiences. The Fellow also contributes to capacity building, fosters external collaborations, and supports the institution’s commitment to community and data-informed practices

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Research Design & Execution

· Independently design and lead research and evaluation studies aligned with institutional and partner goals.

· Develop data collection instruments (e.g., surveys, interview protocols) and manage data collection schedules.

· Conduct data collection using qualitative and quantitative methods, including interviews, surveys, observations, and recordings.

· Analyze data using appropriate statistical and thematic techniques; synthesize findings into actionable insights.

Collaboration & Capacity Building

· Serve as FAM primary point of contact and liaison with external research partners, included contracted firms, advisors, and concerned parties.

· Cultivate and manage relationships with internal departments and external partners to ensure clarity of scope, deliverables, and communication.

· Lead or co-lead trainings and workshops to build evaluation capacity among staff and contract data collectors.

Reporting & Dissemination

· Translate complex findings into accessible formats for internal and external stakeholders, including reports, presentations, and publications.

· Contribute to the department’s knowledge base by pursuing opportunities for publication and conference presentations.

Strategic Contribution

· Collaborate across the museum to ensure data integration and consistency across platforms.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Traits:

· Bachelor of arts/sciences required, advanced degree in a relevant field strongly preferred.

· Position requires strong foundation in social science research, program evaluation, or museum learning research. Familiarity with culturally responsive and equity-based research methods preferred.

· Exemplary written, verbal, and listening communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate technical data to a range of stakeholders; Bilingual English/Spanish written and verbal abilities preferred.

· Experience with both qualitative and quantitative analysis, including the use of inferential statistics. Use of analytical software packages preferred (SPSS, NVivo)

· Experience working with tribal nations and/or American Indian/Alaska Native communities.

Work Experience:

· One or more years’ experience conducting social science research and evaluation with museum or cultural institutions, tribal nation programs, or other relevant environments.

SUPERVISION

This position reports to the Director of Learning & Community.

GUIDELINES

Always adhere to the policies and ethics of FAM..

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

ETHICS

Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational values.

JUDGEMENT

Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.

PLANNING/ORGANIZING

Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Sets goals and objectives. Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks. Develops realistic action plans.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person