Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint., Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth research., Strong verbal and written communication skills., Interest in entrepreneurship and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion..

Key responsabilities:

Create quality market briefs on innovation trends in the disability tech market.

Conduct in-depth research and analysis of products, services, and companies related to disabilities.

Maintain and expand the proprietary DisabilityTech database.

Collaborate with internal teams for research dissemination.

Job description

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Executive Director of the Howe Innovation Center, you will be responsible for creating quality market briefs of innovation trends happening in the disability tech market. You will conduct research and analysis of specific products, services, and companies as they relate to certain disabilities. You will also maintain and expand our existing, proprietary DisabilityTech database.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations include the following.

Overseeing the aggregation and input of data to maintain our ever evolving disability-tech database
Carrying out in-depth industry market research for various products, services, company profiles, and industry trends based on parameters provided by the Director of Innovation
Extrapolating trends relevant to a specific analysis
Writing in depth summaries and reports of companies and market trends; including displaying the information in graphically compelling ways
Work with other teams internally, such as the marketing and fundraising teams, to collaborate on research dissemination

Knowlede and Skills:

Insatiably curiosity
Of a growth mindset
An interest in entrepreneurship and building an organization from the ground up
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
A love of order and responsibility
A belief in our mission, and a passion to make an impact
Coachable; you are receptive to constructive feedback

Education and/or Experience

Proficient user of Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth research (research sample required)
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate key ideas, both verbally and in writing
No prior experience in the disability space is necessary, although an interest is required

If hired as a regular employee at Perkins, we have benefits that put you first, including an employer contributing retirement plan, tuition reimbursement from day one, professional development, personal days, paid time off and paid sick leave. Our campus is quaint, charming and historical, a perfect mix of legacy and modern buildings. It is located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.

Perkins is an equal opportunity employer. View the Perkins Notice of non-discrimination.

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