Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) - a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York - seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Program Evaluation Associate to support the Research and Evaluation Department.Harlem Children's Zone is currently seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to join the Research and Evaluation Department's Program Evaluation Division. The Program Evaluation Associate will help implement and maintain program evaluation systems that support efficient program information collection and dissemination within the organization and with our external partners.Working closely with the Director of Program Evaluation and the Assistant Director of Program Evaluation, the Program Evaluation Associate is a key member of the department's program evaluation team. The Program Evaluation Associate will assist in maintaining systems, schedules, and templates for tracking the progress of programs across the organization in relation to key indicators. Critically, the Associate will compile and share program data in a format that helps Research and Evaluation staff and program leads understand their impact and highlight opportunities for innovation.This role is an exciting opportunity for someone with a research background and experience organizing complex systems to contribute to the continued growth, learning, and success of a frontline organization with comprehensive services.Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Economics, STEM, Public Policy, Sociology, Psychology, or related subject; Master's Degree preferred
- 2+ years of experience in program implementation and evaluation; work experience in academic research settings strongly preferred
- Must have authorization to work in the United States
Who You Are
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Outstanding analytical ability and comprehensive statistical knowledge
- Ability to produce high-quality deliverables on time
- Understanding and experience with Various databases and data system
What You'll Do
- Help execute evaluation plans in partnership with Research and Evaluation senior staff, program leads, and other key stakeholders;
- Assist in the collection of quantitative and qualitative data and help update current systems for using this data to provide feedback and support to program leadership for the improvement of program practices;
- Assist in the implementation and management of comprehensive internal systems that allow for proactive program measurement and assessment srategies
- Support the development of program outcome measures and other indicators relevant to the work of Research & Evaluation;
- Help prepare presentations to funders, other non-profit organizations, policymakers, academic audiences, community members, and staff
Schedule
- Monday through Friday (9 am - 5 pm)
- Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)
BenefitsAs a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families - and our staff - thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.Our exceptional full-time benefits include:
- Highly competitive base salaries
- Paid time off
- Employee referral bonus
- Career advancement
- No-cost health insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-and long-term disability
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Wellness discounts
- Commuter benefits
- Financial wellness perks
- Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary range for this position is $68,000-$72,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)