Why you?

You are a mission-driven individual with an interest in conducting research to build better, more equitable workplaces. You understand the power of data and insights and have a passion for using new knowledge to drive meaningful change. You care about making a difference in supporting the work/family lives of professionals. You are a fearless and collaborative communicator and are eager to support our research and insights division, WerkLabs as it continues to grow. You excel at working cross-functionally to get things done, and you thrive in a fast paced environment. If this sounds like you, we'd love to talk!

Why us?

WerkLabs is the Research and Insights Division of The Mom Project. Experts on family-work topics, our WerkLabs researchers provide unique, prescriptive insights to support organizations in driving meaningful change in their workplaces.

The Mom Project is a remote-first venture-backed startup with roots in Chicago and Cincinnati. We are backed by some of the best investors in the world and are lucky to be surrounded by an incredible team of advisors, including Serena Williams. 

The Mom Project is a platform business leading a cultural movement.  To date, our platform has unlocked over $100M in earning potential by connecting our 400,000+ moms, dads, and allies with jobs at world-class brands like Apple, Accenture, Etsy, and Nike and we’re just getting started. 

What we’re looking for:

We’re searching for a sharp, energetic, and curious social science professional eager to grow their research career. In this role, you’ll be a pivotal member of the WerkLabs team supporting critical research projects and driving deliverables as WerkLabs continues to grow. You’ll have ample opportunity to learn and grow in this role as you dive deeper into the application of behavioral science research!.

Key responsibilities:

As a key member of the WerkLabs team, you’ll support the development, execution, and delivery of critical research projects to ensure that we are providing WerkLabs’ clients with the utmost value. You will also assist with the execution of critical industry research, to create thought leadership on critical topics related to work. 

• Program and administer surveys using our online survey tool, performing quality checks and troubleshooting as needed


• Analyze survey and syndicated data and determine noteworthy findings or data patterns


• Conduct 1:1 employee interviews (external) using a semi-structured open ended approach


• Create presentations, summaries, one-pagers, and additional collateral to bring to life research findings and give key stakeholders a deeper understanding of information


• Plays an active role in qualitative and quantitative research projects including helping gather key assets, analyzing the data and creating presentations


• Day-to-day coordination and management of research priorities for the WerkLabs team


• Assist with the development of processes and procedures to maintain efficient operations and administrative systems.


• Facile with scheduling software, excellent note-taking abilities including real-time notes and transcription of interviews


• Comfortable asking questions to clarify requirements, propose alternate solutions, and further develop the deliverable


• Execute research projects under the direct guidance and with the assistance of a research manager


• Other research and administrative duties, as necessary

Requirements for Candidacy

• 1-2 years of research experience, ideally in behavioral science/psychology/market research- related fields


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills 


• Fanatical attention to detail and accuracy


• Proven ability to track, prioritize, and drive multiple projects to success


• Excellent communicator and ability to work well with executives, and ability to lead and influence across multiple levels and functions of an organization


• Comfortable asking questions to clarify requirements, propose alternate solutions, and further develop the deliverable


• Adaptable, able to manage dynamic requirements


• Independent and self-driven


• Ability to handle multiple (and sometimes competing) priorities


• High energy, positive and communicative


• Proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and interest in learning new software tools

Why you’ll love working for TMP:

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Compensation


• Full medical, dental, vision 


• Short and Long Term Disability


• Generous Paid Parental Leave 


• Nubundle Family Planning Concierge


• MilkStork


• Generous PTO 


• 401K match

Let me see those Perks, Perks, Perks! 

• An incredible remote team that will support and champion your work


• Health and Wellness stipend


• Learning and Development stipend 


• Work From Home Stipend

We're just getting started. Join us in building the future of work.