Data and Evaluation Manager

Job Title
Data and Evaluation Manager
Job ID
27700060
Work Hybrid
Yes
Location
Dorchester, MA, 02125  Hybrid
Other Location
Description
About the Role
DBEDC is seeking qualified applicants who can administer DBEDC’s unified database, tell the story of the organization’s achievements, refine and implement a framework for managing program results, measurement, accountability, and learning that will position the organization for continued success. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and flexible with strong communication skills, and an interest in our mission and in supporting a dynamic team.

The Data and Evaluation Manager (DEM) will lead a process to identify, evaluate, select, implement, and test a centralized database for DBEDC. The DEM will also facilitate, communicate and apply the collective know-how of all members of the organization to advance and replicate DBEDC’s mission through the practical strategic use of a Unified Data System. The DEM will provide leadership and technical oversight, direction and support on performance monitoring, as well as ensure that lessons learned are captured and fed back into organizational sustainability at all levels. 

The DEM reports to the Chief of Staff and collaborates with the senior leadership team, IT providers, and other consultants to manage the collection, analysis, and convey the visual representation of the resulting qualified data, information, and knowledge.

What you can expect to do in the role:
Data Integration and Management
  • Manage the exploration, adoption and implementation of a new integrated data system for DBEDC.
  • Manage and improve DBEDC’s integrated data system including maintaining relevance and effectiveness for internal users. 
  • Manage, maintain and improve program performance and outcomes, monitoring and evaluation practices throughout the organization, including collection, entry, analysis, and reporting.
  • Oversee and directly contribute to developing and implementing tools and systems to collect information, ensuring that outputs from all data systems support decision-making by the Senior Leadership team and CEO.
  • Facilitate, communicate and apply the collective know-how of all organization members to advance and replicate the Mission through the practical strategic use of DBEDC’s Data System.
  • Provide technical oversight, direction, and support on performance and ensure that lessons learned are captured and fed back into organizational sustainability at all levels.
  • Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures and best practice training and guides to ensure consistency in standards, including monitoring and evaluation practices.
  • Develop and present visual and narrative interpretations of DBEDC’s programs outcomes, impact, and community-level benchmarks and trends.
  • Build and tell the story of the organization’s achievements, refine and implement a framework for managing program results, measurement, accountability, and learning to position the organization for continued success.
  • Manage, support, and continuously improve staff adoption of and engagement with data collection, entry, analysis, and use methodology, as well as policies and procedures.  
  • Other duties as assigned by the CEO or Chief of Staff.
Training and Engagement
  • Act as a contact for DBEDC colleagues seeking support, advice, training, information, and guidance around knowledge management, data tracking, and impact assessment.
  • Coordinate organizational efforts to build capacity of staff and partners in a variety of data collection, analysis, and use methods.
  • Manage, support, and continuously improve staff adoption of and engagement with data collection, entry, analysis, and use methodology, as well as policies and procedures.  
  • Act as point of contact for DBEDC colleagues seeking support, advice, training, information, and guidance around knowledge management, evaluation, and impact assessment.
  • Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of Data System policies and procedures, and best practice trainings and guides to ensure consistency in standards and leveraging of common systems, including monitoring and evaluation practices. Manage and update system descriptions as needed: Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, Reporting Requirements and Definitions, etc.
  • Collaborate to produce materials that communicate our approach to knowledge management, including monitoring and evaluation systems.
­­Qualifications
You’ll do well in this role if you:
  • Want to work at an organization that is committed to racial equity and serves a diverse community predominantly of color.
  • Are people and community-focused and have the ability to engage people from a wide array of backgrounds.
  • One to three years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with Saleforce CRM.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
  • Strong English language oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work and communicate with diverse constituents, including colleagues, donors, and vendors.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple priorities and projects.
  • A proactive, positive, and collaborative approach to work and interpersonal communication.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter and knows when to ask for help.
  • Can work occasional evening or weekend hours as needed to support activities needed outside of regular business hours.
  • Can work at physical locations and have the ability to travel.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a background check.

It would be additionally phenomenal if you: 
  • Have excellent fluency in Spanish, Cape Verdean Kriolu, Haitian Kreyòl, or Vietnamese.
  • Have relevant lived experience similar to the community DBEDC serves.
  • Are knowledgeable about affordable housing and/or economic development.
  • Experience with end-user training with Saleforce CRM, or another CRM.

Other important details
  • Don’t be discouraged from applying if you don’t “check all the boxes”. We appreciate the uniqueness of candidates and there is no “perfect’ resume!
  • Salary range: $70,000 - $85,000.
Total Compensation
DBEDC’s total compensation package features an amazing set of benefits which we considered towards the overall compensation, including:
  • (5) Generous cost-sharing medical insurance packages for selection and no eligible waiting period.
  • Employer paid Dental and Vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance program
  • Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life and Accident Death
  • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Employee Wellbeing On-Demand Services
  • Perks at Work Program
  • 3 personal days
  • 3 weeks’ vacation to start
  • 15 sick days
  • 17 paid holidays
  • Birthday leave
  • 5  volunteer days
  • 403 (b) plan with generous employer contribution
  • Flexible hybrid work environment
Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation views diversity, inclusion and cultural competence as vital principles in all our work with clients and communities.  We welcome and encourage applications from visible minority groups members, indigenous persons, members of the LGBTQ community, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the diversity of the organization and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

About Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (DBEDC)
DBEDC acts to build a strong, thriving and diverse community in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhoods. We develop, preserve and sustain affordable housing for rent and for ownership. We create commercial and economic development opportunities. We build community through community organizing and civic engagement activities. We are focused on the concepts of equitable development without displacement and providing opportunities for economic mobility.

Since our founding in 1979, DBEDC has developed and preserved over 1100 units of rental and homeownership housing and 200,000 square feet of commercial space. We have created around 1,000 jobs and involved more than 1,500 young people in after school leadership development and organizing activities. We are one of Boston’s oldest and most established community development organizations with an annual operating budget of almost $5 million, a staff of just under 30, and $44 million in assets.​​​​
Pay Range
$70,000.00   Annually to $85,000.00   Annually

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