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Technical Assistance Consultant, Employment and Economic Opportunity

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) seeks a Technical Assistance Consultant for its Employment & Economic Opportunity Program to design and deliver user-centered technical assistance, strengthen workforce and economic mobility programs, and help employers and partners prepare for the future of work — including AI-related opportunities and risks. The role involves needs assessment, content development, facilitation, research support, team collaboration, and contributing to business development, with options to work remotely across the U.S. or from a U.S. AIR office.

Skills

Experience designing and delivering technical assistance and training
Subject-matter knowledge in workforce development, career pathways, and economic mobility
Foundational understanding of AI implications, limitations, bias, and data privacy
Ability to integrate AI into practical tools and learning resources
Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and interpersonal communication
Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
Experience with research methods (surveys, focus groups, case studies) and report writing
Ability to work effectively across diverse clients, funders, and communities

Responsibilities

Conduct needs sensing and synthesize findings to develop technical assistance plans
Design and deliver virtual and in-person TA, training, and capacity-building
Create toolkits, guides, fact sheets, training materials, and web resources
Facilitate meetings, communities of practice, and stakeholder engagement sessions
Provide subject-matter expertise on employment, workforce development, and economic mobility
Support research activities including focus groups, surveys, and case studies
Draft and contribute to reports that interpret findings for clients and partners
Represent AIR with state, local, and site-based staff, funders, and partner organizations
Work on collaborative project teams and supervise junior colleagues as a task or functional lead
Contribute to new business development, proposal writing, and strategic planning
Manage project tasks or project-level responsibilities with increasing ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 4+ years
Preferred fields: social sciences, public policy, public administration, workforce development, or related fields

Benefits

Competitive total rewards program (health, dental, vision, retirement)
Paid leave, professional development, and flexible work arrangements
Remote work options or U.S. office locations, depending on role and project needs
Equal employment opportunity and inclusive workplace
Position subject to background/reference checks and adherence to child safeguarding standards
Drug-free work environment

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Technical Assistance Workforce Development Economic Mobility Career Pathways AI Adult Education Training Design Facilitation Project Management Program Evaluation Stakeholder Engagement Proposal Writing Research Policy Nonprofit

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$108150 / YEARLY (est.)

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$92700K

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