Data Research & Insights Analyst
Remote (US-based)
About Us
Come Near is a group of people moved to raise the public conversation about Jesus. They create, curate, and connect people to authentic Jesus stories and experiences. Most widely recognized is the group’s “He Gets Us” campaign, which invites people to reconsider Jesus and has reached millions of Americans since launching in 2021. To learn more, visit comenear.org.
This role is required to sign the organization’s Statement of Faith.
Position Summary
The Analyst, Data, Research, and Insights is a key member of the research and analytics team. This role will focus on analyzing data that helps Come Near move One-Step Closer to their neighbors. The individual will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and organizing data in an easily digestible way for the organization.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Data Collection & Management: Collect, clean, and store quantitative research data from surveys and other primary research sources, maintaining organized and reliable datasets.
- Data Querying: Use SQL, Python, R, or other querying tools to extract, manipulate, and analyze data to support ongoing and ad hoc research needs.
- Dashboard Development: Build and maintain dashboards in Power BI or Tableau that track key audience and campaign metrics for internal stakeholders.
- Data Visualization: Translate complex datasets into clear, visually compelling outputs that support research presentations and leadership reporting.
- Research Support: Partner with the Marketing Research Manager and Research Analyst to ensure data infrastructure supports the full research workflow — from survey fielding through final deliverable.
Education & Experience
- 3–5+ years of experience in data analysis, research analytics, or a related field
- Proficiency in one or more data querying tools — SQL, Python, R, or equivalent
- Direct experience building dashboards and visualizations in Power BI or Tableau
- Experience working with survey data and quantitative research outputs (e.g., Qualtrics exports, cross-tabulations)
- Strong data cleaning and data management skills — comfortable working with messy, real-world datasets
- Ability to translate data into clear visual narratives for non-technical audiences
- High attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
- Familiarity with survey platforms such as Qualtrics
- Background in marketing research, consumer insights, or social science (Nice to have)
Personal Attributes
- A personal relationship with Jesus and a passion for Come Near’s mission
- A heart for service, humility, and collaborative leadership
- An initiative-taking, detail-oriented approach to planning and execution
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Annual performance bonus (based on organizational performance)
- 80% employer-paid health and wellness coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan with 7% employer match
- Very generous PTO
- Three annual company rest weeks (around July 4 and between Christmas and New Years)
- Flourishing Fund stipend
- Education Reimbursement stipend annually
- Much more!
So, if you're interested in joining a faith-based start-up in the nonprofit space, with a mission and a vision to see lives changed, apply today!