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<h2>Company Description</h2>Since 1940, Dairy Queen® has been one of the world’s best known and loved brands. Based in Minneapolis, MN, International Dairy Queen Inc., (IDQ), is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation. As a leading franchisor, there are more than 7,000 independently owned and operated restaurants in the U.S., Canada and more than 20 countries around the world. IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) which is led by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire.Here at IDQ, we create extraordinary Fan experiences every day and we do this through our commitment to hiring and retaining only the best in class talent. We firmly believe that our employees are the catalyst to the success of the company where their initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded. We're looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals with an inherent need and ambition to go after bigger challenges.<h2>Job Description</h2>We have an exciting opportunity for a Franchise Developer located in the Cleveland, Ohio area working remotely.&nbsp; The Franchise Developer position is responsible for new store growth within a geographic region of the United States. Their activities include sales for recruitment within their region and real estate activities for effective site selection. This position is the primary relationship with the developing candidate from initial stages of development through store opening.Key Accountabilities Include:Development Market Planning and Prioritization.<ul><li>Determine optimal markets and trade areas for development.</li><li>Prioritize opportunities to maximize sales penetration and development results.</li></ul>Recruitment of ARD and NRD candidates for new store growth.<ul><li>Establish relationships with existing Franchisees and Operations department to effectively recruit for additional restaurant growth.</li><li>Work with Director of Franchise Sales and Development to effectively recruit and gain commitment from new franchise candidates for growth within the DQ system. Focus on Multi-Unit capable candidates is essential for year on year growth.</li></ul>Real Estate and site selection for ARD and NRD candidates for new store growth. Assist Franchisee or Candidate in the timely and effective identification of sites that are strategically positioned to optimize store performance and to meet company development goals.Establish relationship with ARD and NRD candidates to effectively transition their project to and from direct and non-direct management.<ul><li>Effectively manage Franchisee expectations and necessary project timelines to meet departmental goals.</li><li>Ensure effective and professional communications occur between the Franchise Developer position and the Franchisees/ Candidates, the Operations team, and the ADQ Project Management teams.</li><li>Direct the workflow of new development projects from field to appropriate departments within the corporate administrative offices.&nbsp; Prepare project files for flow within the application process and project management process. Participate and present projects in Development Review Committee meetings. Utilize market planning tools to prioritize activities and establish new store projects within geographic region.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Education/Experience:<ul><li>Bachelors’ Degree in business administration or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.</li><li>Must have 5+ years of prior Franchise Development experience that includes franchise recruitment and franchise site selection responsibility.</li><li>Experience working within a QSR franchisor organization with freestanding drive thru locations. Strong knowledge of the QSR industry. Experience with selling / recruitment with capability of gaining commitments and providing guidance to candidates.</li></ul>Skills:<ul><li>Relationship building skills with the ability to create mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external clients.</li><li>Ability to assess expectations and gain prompt commitments.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate opportunities to various audiences.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.</li><li>Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects and requests simultaneously, within an intense, deadline-driven environment.</li><li>Well organized with a high attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Strong analytical skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external clients.</li><li>Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.</li><li>Strong knowledge and familiarity with the Restaurant Industry and multi unit Franchise community.</li></ul><h2>Additional Information</h2>All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.BenefitsOur benefit package supports the well-being of our employees and their families.&nbsp; Our comprehensive benefit package includes, medical, dental, 401K match, paid time off (including volunteer time as well as parental leave) and so much more!&nbsp; To learn more about our great benefit offerings,&nbsp;<a href="https://idq4.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/HumanResources/ETd5qbtK9IpGmVraMF11l9YBdW7XfZQ9QDSPSzdEYt6w_w" target="_blank">Click Here.</a>Work EnvironmentMost positions located out of our global headquarters in Bloomington, MN will work a hybrid work schedule where you will work 2 collaboration days a week.&nbsp; Additional in office time may be required to support team/project needs.&nbsp; Positions will be identified as “remote eligible” when consideration will be given to candidates outside of drivable distance to our Bloomington office.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and InclusionWe are committed to creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion for all who touch DQ.&nbsp; We believe in and commit to fostering a community where employees bring their authentic selves to work; where we recruit, engage and retain employees, franchise owners and suppliers with diverse background and identities; and where everyone feels welcome engaging with our DQ brand.IDQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. IDQ participates in the US E-Verify program.&nbsp;&nbsp;You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

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Hi, we’re glad you’re thinking about joining us.Are you looking for purpose-driven work where research makes a positive impact on communities around the world? If so, then Committee for Children is an amazing place to grow your career as a Research Assistant. We’re a social enterprise dedicated to advancing the well-being of children through social-emotional learning (SEL). As a Research Assistant at CFC, you will be responsible for conducting and supporting research to inform curricula and product development projects. The Research Assistant also actively participates in continuous product improvement research.Our team is collaborative, creative, and passionate about our work. Every day brings new challenges, and we jump at the opportunity to solve them. So, if you’re looking for a place that values your unique perspective and empowers you to do great work, then CFC is the place for you.You’ll have an opportunity to make an impact every day. Growth at CFC isn’t just up. It’s up, left, right, around, and through. You’ll have a say in the direction your career takes, the skills you learn, and the way we use research to transform the lives of children.Let’s talk about benefits.What we do matters. But we can’t achieve our goals unless we empower every team member to pursue their own goals and live a fulfilling personal life. Our benefits, perks, and rewards are aimed at doing just that: helping you live your best life at CFC.<ul><li>We cover 100% of your premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage and 60% for your dependent’s medical and dental premiums</li><li>Retirement plan + company match up to 3%; CFC also may make an annual discretionary non-elective contribution on your behalf at the end of the year!</li><li>A flexible work subsidy: $100 per month that you can use on things like phone and internet costs, office supplies, or even commuting costs</li><li>16 paid holidays (including winter break and 1 floating holiday), 3 weeks' vacation in your first year, and separate sick leave accrual</li><li>Other great benefits include: monthly contribution to childcare and/or dependent expenses, FSA account, parental leave, sabbatical leave, employee assistance program, annual wellness reimbursement, growth and development opportunities, disability and life insurance.</li></ul>What you’ll do when you join us:<ul><li>Conduct literature reviews for product development, publications, and funding proposals. Ensure literature reviews include studies with culturally and ethnically diverse samples and/or studies conducted by a culturally and ethnically diverse group of scholars.</li><li>Assist in data collection by creating and managing online surveys, support interviews and focus groups, and conduct observations. Collaborate with Research Scientist and Research Associate to collect data from culturally and ethnically diverse samples and evaluate and document potential biases in all data collection instruments.</li><li>Clean and code data, conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and create data visualizations.</li><li>Write summaries of research findings with an equity lens.</li><li>Support -writing of reports, manuscripts, and/or grants (summarizes relevant research studies, creates tables/figures, applies APA formatting, etc.).</li></ul>Here’s what we’re looking for:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree or equivalent research experience in education, social work, sociology, psychology, public health or a related social science discipline OR in human-centered design, product design, or user experience (UX).</li><li>1+ years of research experience, including conducting literature reviews, collecting data via surveys and/or focus groups, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and reporting.</li><li>Project Management: Assists in data collection activities (e.g., surveys, focus groups, interviews), acting with attention to detail, managing time effectively to meet deadlines for deliverables.</li><li>Communication: Use clear, concise written and verbal communication that is accurate and error free when distilling research data for research reports or presentations.</li><li>Research Methods:<ul><li>Organize collected data, clean it, coding it and identifying themes, and performing descriptive analysis to answer the previously determined research question(s).</li><li>Create data visualizations and reports.</li><li>Conduct literature reviews and syntheses.</li></ul></li><li>Adaptability: Demonstrates effort to understand changes and uses curiosity to gain information about new situations as they arise. Responds flexibly to changing circumstances, priorities, and deadlines and reacts with appropriate urgency.</li><li>Collaboration: Seeks out and uses ideas, opinions, and insights from diverse and various individuals.</li><li>Foundational knowledge of and ability to apply a range of research methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method designs. Ability to conduct literature reviews with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens.</li><li>Foundational knowledge of and ability to collect and analyze data according to research protocols. Ability to use descriptive statistics to synthesize data and create visualizations to show key trends.</li><li>Software Applications: Knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. Experience using analytical software programs such as SPSS and Nvivo or Dedoose. Experience using online survey tools (e.g., Survey Monkey, Qualtrics).</li></ul>Note: Job is performed primarily remote, however only candidates that live within 75 miles of our Seattle, WA location will be considered. May be required to work from the Seattle office as needed or at discretion of management.The hiring range for this position is $31.00 - $33.00 per hour. The pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.Transform the lives of millions.Grow your career while you do it.At Committee for Children, we’re dedicated to advocating for policies to enhance, gathering research to support, and developing educational programs to advance the safety and well-being of children through social-emotional learning (SEL). Our goal is to impact the lives of 100 million children around the world by 2030.We’re best known for our innovative Second Step® family of SEL programs, which blend research and rigor with intuitive design to help young people build strengths that will help them realize their goals throughout life. And we feel like we’re still just getting started. We believe that if you make a positive impact on enough children, the ripple effect will help a family, school, community, and ultimately, the world.We’re proudly building a more equitable workplace.We’re committed to providing a place that empowers you to bring every bit of who you are to work. When you’re able to be yourself, you do your best work. It’s as simple as that. And to that end, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, without regard to race, color, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, genetics, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Apply now and help us achieve our vision of safe children thriving in a just and peaceful world.

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