Research & Data Analyst at Saint Louis Art Museum in St. Louis, MO

Research & Data Analyst

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $80,000 annually
Hybrid: Up to two days per week remote
Benefits: full package, including three weeks of vacation
Status: Regular, full-time, 37.5 hours/week, salaried
Deadline to apply: November 24, 2024
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

Summary: This position plays a critical role in collecting, managing, and analyzing data to provide valuable insights that support data-driven decision-making by leadership. The Analyst will report to the Chief Diversity Officer, serving as department program support and liaison to Museum functional areas to align existing and future initiatives to create a welcoming and inclusive institution for all visitors, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

Purpose: The primary purposes of the Analyst are:
• Work with the Chief Diversity Officer to actively engage functional area managers to identify, collect, analyze, and interpret data to advance institutional priorities.
• Generate and communicate data using effective reporting and visualization techniques.
• Support DEAI Department program initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Research and Analysis: In collaboration with the Chief Diversity Officer and functional area managers, the Analyst will coordinate (independently or in cooperation with research and evaluation contractors) data collection, analysis, and reporting to address Museum priorities.
• Develop Dashboard metrics (KPIs) and timelines aligned with identified functional areas, Diversity Assessment Tool, and Board Study Report Recommendations and Considerations to identify and analyze DEAI trends.
• Select and apply mathematic, economic, and/or statistical data and information, including but not limited to the development of visitor-participation models, data profiling, trend analysis, simulation, or projections.
• Utilize analysis tools and data mining techniques to collect, compile, organize, and analyze related data and monitor progress to assist Museum functional areas/departments in making informed decisions to improve existing programs/processes through a DEAI lens.
• Coordinate the Museum's quantitative and qualitative critical metrics to inform and support strategic initiatives.
Project Management:
• Consult with the Chief Diversity Officer and functional area managers to determine systemic root causes, corrective actions, strategies, and plans to provide and assist all levels of management in support of SLAM's mission, values, priorities, goals, and objectives.
• Meet regularly with Museum leaders to define project goals and objectives.
Communication:
• Produce regular reports, dashboard metrics, and presentations (including visualization tools and mapping) for staff and stakeholders.
• Deliver updates to staff on institutional performance metrics and trend analysis.
DEAI Department Support Duties
• Assist in the coordination DEAI programs (festivals, conferences, meetings).
• Maintain DEAI database.
• Process departmental expenses and manage other related administrative functions.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Qualifications: Competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry, operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, or mathematical logic background. Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft office products and developing database tables and queries using Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel (i.e., pivot tables, charts, and graphs). Prefer two+ years’ experience (beyond academic coursework) in social-cultural fields; and application of impact analysis in measurement for management, marketing, and education. Experience working in cultural institutions or non-profits and with Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) strategies is desired but not required.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

The Saint Louis Art Museum is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

The Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.