Program & Evaluation Manager (Provecho Collective)

Trailhead Institute•Denver, CO

12d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program & Evaluation Manager will support the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of Provecho Collective's food systems initiatives. This role bridges project management, partnership coordination, community-informed evaluation, and organizational learning to support strategic decision-making and systems-level impact. The Program & Evaluation Manager will work closely with the Director of Impact and Communications. This role helps operationalize evaluation frameworks, facilitate collaborative initiatives, support data-informed learning practices, and strengthen cross-sector partnerships across Colorado's food systems landscape. This position will be classified as Manager at Trailhead Institute. This position will work a hybrid-remote schedule with a focus on Colorado communities and time at our downtown Denver office.

Requirements

Administrative experience with CRM systems, dashboard development, and data visualization.
Experience leading evaluation support, technical assistance, or capacity-building services to community-based organizations.
4–7 years of professional experience in food systems (priority); or public health, evaluation, collective impact, community resilience, and related fields.
Experience facilitating collaborative initiatives, coalitions, networks, or cross-sector partnerships.
Alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Provecho Collective.
A proactive and self-starter mentality.
Proficiency in Microsoft, Google Suite, data analysis software, and database management.
If you will be using a personal vehicle to drive yourself for Trailhead Institute business, you must provide a valid driver license and proof of insurance.
The applicant selected for this position must reside in Colorado.
This position includes work with youth and/or vulnerable populations; therefore, we will be conducting a background check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within Colorado's food systems, food justice, public health, or anti-hunger landscape.
Experience with community-centered, participatory, or equitable evaluation approaches.
Professional proficiency in Spanish and English.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of professional experience, lived experience, and education.
Experience with statistical software such as R, SPSS, STATA, or Python is welcomed but not required.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain focus on strategic outcomes.
Experience working alongside diverse communities and supporting community-driven approaches to decision-making, learning, and resource allocation.
Commitment to equity, food justice, language access, and community leadership.

Responsibilities

Coordinate implementation of food systems initiatives and collaborative projects in alignment with Provecho Collective's organizational priorities.
Offer ongoing technical assistance to state-wide community partners to enhance their capacity for effective evaluation, data utilization, and improvement of food sovereignty services.
Support project management, timelines, deliverables, and implementation alignment across initiatives.
Lead in coordinating meetings, convenings, and collaborative communications.
Support cross-team coordination and organizational alignment.
Facilitate collaborative spaces, learning sessions, and partner meetings.
Support implementation of organizational evaluation and learning frameworks.
Track program activities, outcomes, indicators, and reporting needs through our data collection instruments, including our CRM and other digital survey tools.
Assist with qualitative and quantitative data collection, organization, and synthesis.
Support development and maintenance of dashboards, data tracking systems, and visual reporting tools.
Prepare summaries, reports, and learning documents to support strategic decision-making.
Document lessons learned, emerging trends, and community-informed insights.
Assist with research, landscape assessments, and synthesis of food systems trends and opportunities.
Provide technical assistance and training to staff on data collection, analysis, and interpretation to ensure robust internal evaluation practices.
Build and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, collaborators, and coalitions to advance food justice and sovereignty across Colorado.
Support coalition engagement and collaborative initiative coordination within Provecho Collectives convening spaces.
Monitor emerging food systems issues, opportunities, and partner needs.
Support collaborative learning and information-sharing across partners and sectors.
Represent Provecho Collective at conferences, events, and meetings to promote awareness of data-driven approaches to improving food systems and access.