Senior Evaluation Coordinator or Evaluation Manager

  • Full-time
  • On-site,Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
  • USD $58,700 - $75,000 / year




  • Job applications may no longer be accepted for this opportunity.


Grassroots Health

START DATE: ~September 3, 2024.

HOURS: Full-time, Exempt

LOCATION: Washington D.C. (on-site). Although Grassroots Health primarily operates on-site, we discuss remote work opportunities with staff members after they successfully complete their first 90 days.

SALARY: $58,700-$65,000 (Senior Evaluation Coordinator) $65,000-$75,000 (Evaluation Manager)

REPORTING STRUCTURE: This role will report directly to the Executive Director.

PROCESS: First consideration will be given to applicants who apply by the priority deadline, Monday, August 5th. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis following the priority deadline, until the role is filled. Applicants who progress through the process can expect a first round interview on Zoom, a performance task, and final interview in person. Interested applicants can reach out to Mackenzie Jones for more information at [email protected]

WHO WE ARE:

A 501(c)(3) community-based non-profit organization founded in 2009, Grassroots Health exists to advance health equity in cities by using sports to reimagine health education in middle schools and mobilizing NCAA athletes as health educators and role models for youth. Our team of staff, volunteers, community partners, educators, and more believe in a world where health education is a priority, not an elective. Learn more about Grassroots Health, our team, and our work here!

THE ROLE

This role will build on nearly 15 years of program implementation and impact evaluation to help grow Grassroots Health’s evidence-informed interventions, support a future research agenda and study design to bring Grassroots Health to official Evidence-Based Intervention (EBI) status, while also building capacity and improving program implementation through daily data monitoring and impact analysis.

As an organization focused on growth in the coming years, we are seeking an evaluator eager to develop professionally. If this position aligns with your interests, experience, and career goals, we encourage you to apply. Depending on your education and experience, candidates will be placed at either the Senior Evaluation Coordinator level or the Evaluation Manager level. While both roles have similar responsibilities, the Evaluation Manager will be expected to operate with greater independence. For more details on placement, please see the final section.

In this role, the Evaluation Manager will oversee the entire data monitoring and evaluation process from start to finish. Enthusiasm for public health evaluation, data analysis, and project ownership will be essential for success in this position. Some key responsibilities will include:

Program Evaluation Design:

  • Collaborate with GRH’s program team and stakeholders to update and design evaluation frameworks tailored to specific youth programs.
  • Update and develop evaluation methodologies, including logic models, theories of change, and data collection instruments.
  • Ensure evaluations align with organizational goals, funding requirements, and best practices in the field.

Data Collection and Analysis:

  • Oversee data collection methodologies, including survey design, interviews, focus groups, program fidelity, and observations.
  • Manage data collection tools and databases to ensure accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of evaluation data to generate insights and recommendations.
  • Utilize statistical software and qualitative analysis tools to analyze data for reliability, validity, and impact.

Reporting and Communication:

  • Prepare clear, concise, and compelling reports summarizing evaluation findings for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Present evaluation results to program staff, leadership, funders, and other relevant audiences.
  • Facilitate discussions and workshops to engage stakeholders in interpreting evaluation findings and developing action plans.
  • Prepare metrics for grant proposals and reports.

Quality Improvement and Capacity Building:

  • Provide training and technical assistance to program staff on evaluation methods, data collection techniques, and data analysis.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement by sharing best practices and lessons learned from evaluations.

Collaboration and Partnership:

  • Collaborate with program teams to integrate evaluation activities into program planning, implementation, and improvement efforts.
  • Build partnerships with external evaluators, research institutions, and community stakeholders to enhance evaluation capacity and leverage resources.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

  • Unwavering commitment to Grassroots Health’s mission and values.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MPH or other relevant Master’s degree preferred.
  • Public Health Program Evaluation Experience: experience with data collection, management, data analysis and visualization, study design, and quasi-experimental studies.
  • Experience working with Salesforce, Qualtrics, Google Suite, Tableau, and statistical analysis software.
  • Flexible and Entrepreneurial; Willingness to adapt and be nimble. This role will include working with already established evaluation tools AND will involve creating new tools and procedures, this will take a nimble approach and someone excited to problem solve.
  • Growth Mindset; Strong desire to give and receive feedback and grow as a professional. Grassroots Health is at an exciting point and poised for growth. The ideal candidate will be motivated by all of the opportunities and challenges that come with organizational and individual growth.
  • Hard work and hard rest; Looking for an environment where you can work hard, but also take care of yourself? Grassroots Health has ebbs and flows of the work and some weeks are busier than others. That’s why we take rest so seriously and provide ample time off as well as office shutdowns and “Summer Fridays” to re-energize and keep us fresh to dig into the work!

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary for this role is commensurate with experience. See below for more details on role and salary placement:

  • Senior Evaluation Coordinator ($58,700-$65,000): Bachelor’s Degree & 2-4 years of relevant full-time work experience OR Master’s Degree & 0-2 years of relevant full-time work experience
  • Evaluation Manager ($65,000-$75,000): Bachelor’s Degree & 4-6 years of relevant full-time work experience OR Master’s Degree & 2-4 years of relevant full-time work experience

Employee benefits include:

  • 15 days of PTO in your first year, increasing to 20 days in your second and 25 in your third.
  • 11 days off for Federal Holidays, in addition to an office shutdown from December 24th – January 1st and the day after Thanksgiving and July 4th off.
  • Summer Hours: Office closes at 12 pm on Fridays in June and July
  • Healthcare reimbursement of up to $450 per month for medical, dental, and vision coverage that allows employees to select their plans. (Covers 95-100% of all individual employee health insurance premiums.)
  • 401(k) match up to 3%, vesting immediately.
  • $25 monthly SmartBenefits employer contribution
  • On-site gym & locker room

Grassroots Health is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and recruiting staff to create an inclusive organization is our priority. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and we believe that our team should reflect and strengthen the communities we serve. Candidates are evaluated solely on their qualifications to perform the work required.

START DATE: ~September 3, 2024.

HOURS: Full-time, Exempt

LOCATION: Washington D.C. (on-site). Although Grassroots Health primarily operates on-site, we discuss remote work opportunities with staff members after they successfully complete…

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To apply for this job email your details to mackenzie@grassrootshealth.us