Field Team Associate

3×3 – New York City

Compensation: $22.00/hour (20 hours/week)

Deadline: Spring Deadline is March 8; applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.Preference will also be given to candidates who are willing to travel to the South Bronx and/or South Brooklyn for community events and field research activities.

About 3×3:

3×3 is a women-led inclusive innovation studio designing for systemic change. We bring communities, the public sector, and private entities together as allies to create social transformation and impact.

Background and Role:

3×3 is seeking part-time Field Team Associates to facilitate field research and community events. As a Field Team Associate, you will join a team of fellow engagement and research specialists to conduct the below responsibilities on-site in communities throughout New York City under the supervision and guidance of a 3×3 Team Lead. You will also actively participate in monthly check-ins at 3×3’s Downtown Brooklyn Office to share progress updates, issues encountered in the field, and key insights to help shape programmatic operations. These meetings will also provide an opportunity for the project team to provide additional training and support to the Field Team Associates as needed.

Key responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in onboarding and training sessions, including specific training related to data gathering, event content and execution, and safety training;

• Reliably and consistently assist with the timely production of community events, including setting up, managing, and breaking down community events across the five boroughs of New York City;

• Accurately producing data, including data collection and entry, and completing field logs associated with events as needed;

• Engaging event participants and visitors and sharing pertinent information to advance educational goals related to environmental sustainability;

• Logging field data collection blocks, including ensuring the comprehensive recording of applicable data collected from events;

• Ensuring the quality of materials collected at events and following appropriate safety procedures;

• Communicating and collaborating effectively with other field team associates and supervising project team members;

• Participating in synthesis activities to distill critical insights and inform the improvement of the program design;

• Potentially lifting and transporting materials, including e-waste, to appropriate storage sites.

Field Team Associates will be scheduled and compensated for approximately one to two shifts per week, each ranging from 6 to 8 hours. The position is compensated at $22 per hour, and scheduling flexibility is preferred. Most events will be scheduled on weekends, with some scheduled over the work week as needed. Field Team Associates will be required to travel to different neighborhoods throughout New York City as well as various operational sites to conduct events and other engagement activities successfully.

Qualification Guidelines

3×3 is committed to building a transdisciplinary team with diversity in lived and professional experience and cultural competency; we do not expect candidates to fit in any particular box. The qualifications below are guidelines but not prerequisites; we would love to be surprised by applicants!

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Fluency in one of the ten non-English languages spoken in New York City is also considered an asset: Spanish, Chinese, Bengali, Korean, Urdu, or Polish.

• Experience working with diverse communities and local organizations in NYC.

• Experience supporting community events, data collection, and/or community engagement is a plus.

• Relevant educational experiences in anthropology, psychology, public health, sociology, urban studies, urban planning, public policy, environmental science, geography, or equivalent work experience in a similar field are a plus.

• A commercial driving license is desired but not required.

We also value the time candidates put into their applications; if you are not sure you’re the right fit for this position but are still interested, ask us!

Submission Guidelines

• Your application should include a cover letter and your resume or CV.

• In your cover letter, please highlight any relevant cultural and linguistic competencies that may be an asset (e.g., bilingualism, familiarity with hosting community events, field research, or recycling and reuse initiatives).

• We are looking to fill these roles as soon as possible. As such, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but applications received by March 8 will be given priority.

• Preference will also be given to candidates who are willing to travel to the South Bronx and/or South Brooklyn for community events and field research activities.