Independent Contractor Opportunity – Qualitative Research Analysts

Issued by: Liberation in a Generation

Submission Deadline: May 2, 2025

I. Introduction

Liberation in a Generation (LibGen) is seeking proposals from qualified independent contractors to provide qualitative research analysis services for a statewide community engagement effort related to the California Social Housing Study. LibGen anticipates engaging two part-time research analysts to support this project between May – December 2025.

II. Organizational Background

Liberation in a Generation is a movement support organization that works to advance the economic liberation of people of color within one generation. Founded in 2019, LibGen brings together advocates, organizers, economists, and movement leaders of color to build a Liberation Economy—an economy where all people of color have the power and resources to thrive.

III. Project Overview: California Social Housing Study

The Stable Affordable Housing Act of 2023 (SB555) mandates a comprehensive study to define and explore pathways to social housing in California. The study is being led by the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley and funded by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

Liberation in a Generation and Tenants Together are leading the community engagement portion of the study, which will include:

16 three-hour sessions (May–June 2025)
16 two-hour sessions (September–October 2025)

Participants will include over 200 low-income residents and at least 10 tenant organizers from across California. The sessions aim to gather insights to inform the definition and design of social housing policy.

IV. Scope of Work

Selected contractors will collaborate with LibGen and the Terner Center to analyze qualitative data collected during the community engagement sessions.

Contractor responsibilities include:

Listening to audio recordings and producing detailed summaries of small group conversations
Reviewing and correcting auto-generated transcripts
Assisting in the development and refinement of a qualitative codebook
Coding summaries and/or transcripts using Dedoose (or comparable qualitative analysis software)
Supporting synthesis of findings and emergent research tasks as needed

Contractors may be invited to observe one or more engagement sessions in person to understand the facilitation structure and participant dynamics.

V. Qualifications

Ideal candidates will:

Be fluent in Spanish and English (audio recordings may be in either language)
Have experience or training in deductive and inductive qualitative methods
Be familiar with Dedoose or a similar qualitative data analysis platform (or willing to learn)
Demonstrate strong communication and accountability practices
Preferably be based in California, though this is not a requirement

VI. Contract Timeline & Compensation

First engagement round (May–August 2025): Approximately 300–400 hours of work per contractor
Second engagement round (September–December 2025): Fewer hours expected during analysis
Hourly Rate: $50/hour
Travel: Occasional local travel may be requested (1–2 times, reimbursed if applicable)

VII. Proposal Submission Instructions

Interested contractors should submit a proposal that includes:

A brief statement of interest and relevant experience
Resume or CV
Two references familiar with your research work
A short writing sample (preferably a summary or excerpt of a previous qualitative analysis)
Confirmation of availability during the project timeline

Deadline for proposals: May 2, 2025

VIII. Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

Relevant experience and qualifications
Fluency in Spanish and English
Familiarity with qualitative analysis tools (especially Dedoose)
Availability during project periods
Quality of writing sample

IX. Equal Opportunity Statement

Liberation in a Generation is an equal opportunity employer.