Team Lead / Lead Researcher

Work on Climate
Work on Climate

United States

Posted on Jul 29, 2026
WoCl’s Impact Research Team studies the organization’s impact and informs programming strategy, funder narratives, and understanding of the 40,000+ member community. Anchor deliverable: Annual Impact Report; plus 1–2 community surveys per year using mixed methods (surveys, interviews, case studies, usage metrics).Role summary: Volunteer Team Lead to co-lead the Impact Research Team (5–8 analysts) and bridge WoCl leadership and analysts. Set research direction, manage workstreams and timelines, ensure rigorous, decision-useful outputs. This is a strategic thought partnership and project management role rather than hands-on analysis.Time commitment: 8–12 hours/week; weekly team meeting currently Mondays at 11:30am PT; request 6–12+ months.Why volunteer: Strengthen program and people leadership; advise on research methodology; translate org strategy into research priorities; evaluate impact across the org; public-facing work adds a strong leadership line to your resume.Responsibilities: Determine impact-related research questions; lead projects through execution and presentation; maintain team culture; recruit/onboard volunteers; synthesize outputs for leadership; manage tracking in Asana/Notion/Drive.Skills: 5–7+ years mixed-methods research; 3–5+ years program/org leadership or project management; stakeholder collaboration; strong written/oral communication; ability to commit for 6–12 months; English fluency; nonprofit/volunteer experience a plus.Common challenges: Shifting org strategy and priorities; deciding when to step in on methodology; refining questions as work evolves; managing volunteer capacity changes.Apply: Use the application form linked in the posting.