Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to match your skills with work that makes a difference?

Magnolia Consulting (www.magnoliaconsulting.org) is a values-lived, certified woman-owned business and Certified B Corporation that cultivates learning and positive change through research, evaluation, and capacity-building services. As a B Corp, we are part of a global movement of companies committed to high standards of social and environmental impact, accountability, and transparency. We are committed to being a force for good through actions and services that promote justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI), both within our team and in partnership with the communities we serve.

Our research and evaluation work supports educators, education leaders, program developers, and policy leaders in making thoughtful, evidence-informed decisions. We partner with people who care deeply about their work, helping them learn from data, strengthen programs, and improve outcomes across PreK–20 education, STEM education, workforce development, postsecondary readiness, data use, and school employee sexual misconduct prevention.

We are seeking an entry-level Research Assistant to join our fully remote, highly collaborative team.

Magnolia is a strong fit if you: 

•       Care deeply about improving education through rigorous, evidence-informed work
•       Value intellectual engagement alongside humility, curiosity, and care
•       Thrive in a fully remote, communicative, and collaborative environment
•       Take ownership of your work and manage your time independently
•       Welcome constructive feedback and continuous learning
•       Want your work to contribute to positive systems change

More than anything, Magnolia offers the opportunity to do meaningful, rigorous work with colleagues who genuinely care about the work, the people we serve, and one another.

Open Positions 

 Research Assistant. The Research Assistant plays a central role in survey management and supports data collection, database preparation and management, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and report development across multiple studies. This role is well suited for an early-career professional who brings strong foundational research skills, values precision and collaborative teamwork, and is eager to deepen expertise through hands-on contribution in a fully remote environment.

• View the full Magnolia Research Assistant Job Description

Benefits

We offer:

•       Competitive salary
•       Generous PTO
•       Fully paid health and dental insurance
•       Retirement account with matching contributions
•       Paid professional development
•       Job-embedded learning and collaboration
•       $500 stipend for a home office setup

Location
Magnolia Consulting is a fully virtual company based in Charlottesville, VA. We prefer candidates located in Virginia or nearby states, but will consider other qualified candidates with demonstrated success working remotely.

Application Instructions

 Our hiring process includes the following steps:

1.     Complete and submit an application package:

a.     Submit a cover letter and resume to resumes@magnoliaconsulting.org. 

b.     Complete an initial one-way video interview through the platform Hireflix. Keep in mind, this is mandatory for further consideration. The interview consists of 5 questions for which you will provide recorded answers. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by May 22, 2026.

• •       Begin the video interview for the Research Assistant position here.

2.     If you are selected to move on based on your resume and initial Hireflix video interview, we will ask you to you to complete a performance task related to the job position.

3.     If you are successful in the performance task, we will invite you to complete a longer interview with the Magnolia team.

Requirements

Job requirements vary by position. See job descriptions for full details.