Freedom School Partners - Evaluation Manager (seasonal)

Ascend Nonprofit Solutions•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Evaluation Manager leads the design, coordination, and execution of program evaluation for Freedom School Partners' Summer 2026 Freedom Schools® program. This role ensures the organization has accurate, reliable, and actionable data to assess program impact and drive continuous improvement. The Evaluation Manager is responsible for managing assessment administration, analyzing literacy and social-emotional outcomes, and translating findings into clear insights that strengthen program quality across all sites. This role requires strong project management, analytical thinking, and the ability to connect data to program strategy and execution. Freedom School Partners (FSP) is a nonprofit organization that strives to stop summer learning loss by offering opportunities that build children's reading and social-emotional skills. FSP serves our community's most vulnerable children, providing access to a rich summer learning experience in which they maintain or gain reading ability. Freedom Schools are led by college student interns and connect scholars to a broader community that believes in and advocates for them. In addition, FSP engages parents as partners to support scholars' success. FSP's mission is to inspire our scholars to love reading and learning, believe in themselves, and create extraordinary futures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, Social Science, Public Policy, Data Analytics, or related field.
3+ years of experience in program evaluation, data analysis, or education-focused roles.
Experience managing data collection or assessment processes across multiple sites or programs.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data clearly.
Experience with surveys, assessments, and program evaluation methods.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Commitment to equity-centered evaluation and culturally responsive practices.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and assist with physical setup for events or supplies.
Reliable transportation to FSP sites across Charlotte.
Enthusiasm for the CDF Freedom Schools® mission and commitment to children's advocacy, servant leadership, and culturally responsive programming.

Nice To Haves

Master's preferred
Familiarity with youth development or education programs preferred.
Interest in nonprofit operations, children's literacy, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of the Summer 2026 evaluation strategy aligned to organizational priorities.
Develop and manage an evaluation plan including key questions, methodology, timelines, and deliverables.
Align evaluation work with program goals related to literacy, social-emotional learning, and overall program quality.
Coordinate evaluation timelines with program operations to ensure seamless implementation across all sites.
Oversee administration of the ROAR digital literacy assessment across all Freedom School sites, including pre- and post-program testing.
Train and support site staff on standardized assessment protocols and expectations.
Monitor assessment completion rates, troubleshoot site-level challenges, and ensure consistency in administration.
Ensure data integrity by identifying and addressing issues related to reliability, missing data, or inconsistencies.
Coordinate collection of additional data sources including scholar surveys, attendance, classroom observations, and staff reflections.
Analyze literacy outcomes using pre- and post-assessment data to determine program impact.
Conduct site-level, grade-level, and attendance-based analysis to identify trends and performance differences.
Analyze social-emotional learning outcomes using scholar survey data and observation tools.
Identify patterns in instructional quality and program implementation across sites.
Support the integration of multiple data sources into a unified evaluation of program effectiveness.
Develop and deliver key evaluation outputs, including: Evaluation design document prior to program launch, Mid-summer progress brief highlighting early insights and data trends, Final evaluation report with key findings and recommendations, Site-level summaries to support program teams.
Translate complex data into clear, accessible insights for staff, leadership, and board stakeholders.
Support creation of presentations and materials that communicate program impact to internal and external audiences.
Provide real-time insights during the summer to support program adjustments and site-level decision making.
Identify strengths and areas for improvement across sites and program components.
Develop actionable recommendations to strengthen literacy instruction, SEL outcomes, and program delivery.
Support alignment between evaluation findings and future program planning.
Partner with program staff, site teams, and leadership to align evaluation efforts with program implementation.
Support integration of data systems including scholar information, attendance tracking, and survey tools.
Coordinate with external partners, including Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools or other data providers, as needed.