Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from BUILD Chicago
Job overview
The Evaluation Manager at BUILD Chicago leads efforts to define and measure program outcomes, facilitate continuous quality improvement, and communicate evaluation results to enhance the impact of youth development services.
Responsibilities and impact
The Evaluation Manager will establish and improve outcome metrics and data collection tools, produce data stories to communicate evaluation results, facilitate continuous quality improvement with leadership and partners, and collaborate with MEL staff on additional duties.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a 401(k) plan with 2% match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, wellness days, and flexible spending accounts.
Experience and skills
Requires a Master's degree in a relevant social science field, minimum 2 years managing data collection and analysis, supervision experience, proficiency in data analysis and visualization software, and strong communication and collaboration skills; experience in youth-serving nonprofits preferred.
Work environment and culture
BUILD Chicago values empathy, passion, persistence, and innovation, fostering a supportive and learning-focused environment committed to youth and community impact.
Company information
BUILD Chicago is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development nonprofit founded in 1969, serving Chicago's West Side with a mission to save lives and mentor youth in challenged neighborhoods.
Team overview
The Evaluation Manager reports to the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning and works collaboratively with program leadership and MEL staff.
Job location and travel
Based in Chicago's West Side with no specific remote or travel details provided.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines data-driven program evaluation with community impact in a nonprofit setting, emphasizing continuous quality improvement and external evaluation partnerships.
Company overview
BUILD Chicago is a non-profit organization established in 1969, dedicated to gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development on Chicago's West Side. The organization focuses on helping vulnerable youth escape gangs and violence through various programs and community support initiatives. BUILD Chicago generates revenue through sponsorships, donations, and grants, working with individuals and organizations to strengthen youth and communities. The organization has a significant history of addressing systemic obstacles faced by young people in some of Chicago's most challenged neighborhoods.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your expertise in program evaluation, data collection, and outcome measurement, emphasizing your ability to develop and refine service impact models as outlined in BUILD Chicago's Evaluation Manager role.
Showcase your skills in data analysis, visualization (using tools like Excel, R, and Power BI), and storytelling to communicate evaluation results effectively to diverse stakeholders.
Apply through multiple platforms including BUILD Chicago's official corporate career page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of success.
Connect with current employees in the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) division on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like asking about their experience with BUILD's continuous quality improvement process or sharing your enthusiasm for data-driven youth development programs.
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