Evaluation Coordinator

FamilyWise • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

FamilyWise is hiring an Evaluation Coordinator to lead the organization’s program evaluation efforts. The coordinator works in partnership with program managers and the Database Coordinator to track meaningful indicators of program impact, design and implement evaluation tools, analyze quantitative and qualitative data, and prepare written and verbal summaries of results to support organizational learning and funder reporting.

This is a regular, part-time position working 25–30 hours per week. The role includes preparing reports on participant data, supporting quality assurance and program improvement, conducting community-specific research, improving data collection and management practices, training staff on evaluation protocols, and providing basic database support. The position also supports a culture of evaluation, data quality, privacy, and security across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or demonstrably equivalent knowledge gained through alternative courses of study and life experience.
• At least two years of work experience in project management, evaluation design, data collection, data analysis, and reporting statistics accurately and meaningfully.
• Experience with fundraising and/or program-related databases.
• Knowledge of the human services nonprofit sector.
• Commitment to integrity, reliability, initiative, curiosity, and equity in relation to data and the use of information.
• Strong critical-thinking skills, attention to detail, and ability to organize ideas, materials, and workflow.
• Strong communication skills, particularly technical writing and interpersonal relationship-building.
• Ability to present complex concepts and information in an accessible and meaningful way.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse environments and achieve results independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to assist coworkers, supervisors, and clients in a cooperative, solutions-oriented manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Sheets, and ability to adapt quickly to new technology.
• Commitment to racial equity, shared leadership, civic engagement, and building community capacity.
• Ability to travel to sites within a 15-mile radius of the office.
• Valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and ability to meet FamilyWise’s driving record requirements. If the license was not issued in Minnesota, applicants must apply for a Minnesota driver’s license or permit within 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a nonprofit setting.
• Experience with SurveyMonkey.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports on participant data for grants, contracts, program managers, and all staff.
• Provide survey summaries to staff and participants for quality assurance and program improvement.
• Document community responses as needed for selected presentations and trainings.
• Conduct and report on community-specific research for annual projects.
• Design and improve data collection tools, strategies, and data management systems in partnership with the Database Coordinator and organizational leadership.
• Manage ongoing implementation of evaluation tools, primarily surveys; document evaluation processes and train staff on best practices for implementing protocols.
• Provide technical assistance to communities participating in the 100 Cups of Coffee initiative.
• Foster a culture of evaluation by regularly sharing evaluation results and resources with staff.
• Conduct regularly scheduled audits of data systems and processes to ensure data quality and clarity for staff who collect, enter, or manage data.
• Provide backup data management and administrator support for ClientTrack and Apricot databases, including running standard reports and providing basic staff support.
• Manage distribution of participation incentives, particularly survey incentives.
• Support staff training in data privacy and security.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Nine paid holidays and three floating holidays.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Retirement plan with a 3% employer match and immediate vesting.
• Discounted tuition for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs at St. Mary’s University for employees and their spouses.
• Professional development opportunities through St. Mary’s University.
• Access to advancement opportunities, including internships, job placement, and field practice, through St. Mary’s University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time