Data and Impact Manager Job at Green Our Planet
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Green Our Planet is a Las Vegas-based local, nonprofit organization that runs the largest school garden program in the U.S. The program's goals are to improve science education, conservation, and nutrition in PreK-12 schools nationally by installing an outdoor garden or hydroponics system at a school and then providing curriculum, programming and teacher training so that science, nutrition and conservation can be taught in a hands-on manner, which is the most powerful form of teaching there is. This is a great opportunity to make an impact on Las Vegas and other communities nation-wide.
Green Our Planet is seeking a Data and Impact Manager for an exciting new position focussed on uncovering the full impact of our STEM, indoor and outdoor garden, and nutrition programs. This position will support the coordination of on-going evaluation efforts and the development and implementation of new evaluation initiatives. This role will be central to Green Our Planet’s commitment to measure program effectiveness and presents an exciting opportunity to dive into vast amounts of data and help Green Our Planet tell the amazing story of our impact in school communities across the country. This will also help build a case for the school garden movement nationally, as to date data collection on garden programs and their impact have been lacking. The ideal candidate will approach the work from a holistic viewpoint of how programs are uniquely tied to impact, and the best ways to introduce synergies between operations and measurement. Ideally, they will have experience with program evaluation, preferably in a non-profit setting.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
Working with the Chief Operating Officer, the Data and Impact Manager will provide oversight and operational support for our program impact evaluation efforts. The Data and Impact manager will provide strategic recommendations and thought leadership regarding data quality standards, data collection and training, and impact evaluations. This position will support Green Our Planet as we work to
establish an evidence base for our school-based programs. The Data and Impact Manager performs data analysis, processing and entry, research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, creating data reports and evaluation tools such as surveys, forms, and protocols, and other logistical duties as needed. In coordination with the Grant Manager and Finance Manager, the Data and Impact Manager will support organizational reporting to funders and stakeholders, provide leadership in reporting standards, metrics and data collection, and coordinate reporting across teams and programs.
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
(1.) Evaluation Coordination and Support
- Lead project manager for on-going evaluation between external evaluation partners and school districts. The goal of this evaluation is to create an evidence base for our school-based STEM hydroponics and outdoor garden programs, conservation and nutrition programs.
- Plans and implements all phases of research and evaluation projects, including design, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and reporting.
- Lead staff liaison between School District Data Department, Green Our Planet and external evaluation partners.
(2.) Reporting and Impact
- Develop a full understanding of Green Our Planet’s program and evaluation portfolio. Provide insights on how to deepen and expand stakeholder understanding of Green Our Planet’s impact through evaluation and reporting.
- Critically analyze results of all evaluation activities, seek areas where efficiencies could help bolster the reliability and validity of collected data, and course correct where necessary.
- Create systems to track deliverables across each program; identify system deficiencies and recommend solutions to improve the program quality
- Create monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as necessary, summarizing the organization's data across all existing metrics; work with the development team to produce high quality impact reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Present findings visually, orally and in writing, as appropriate, and contribute impact data to reports, publications and proposals. Design and produce charts and graphs that describe and interpret findings, and efficiently and
effectively. Develop briefs, presentations, and reports that describe and interpret findings and provide actionable insights.
(3.) Strategy
- Provide insights on the alignment of Green Our Planet’s program outcomes with local and statewide strategies for education and community improvement.
- Identify areas of alignment to support partnership development for program expansion.
(4.) Operations
- Help develop data dashboards and visualizations for reports, proposals, and presentations
- Update and maintain data policies and procedures
- Ensure organizational adoption of new data standards and processes through training and on-going technical support for program teams.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience
- Experience in data analysis and program evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience in data visualization and storytelling through data.
- Demonstrate experience directly related to the duties of the position
- Demonstrated proficiency in writing and submitting impact reports and white papers .
- Experience working with nonprofits and/or K-12 Education is a plus
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical and research skills
- Understands outputs, indicators and outcomes and recognizes the importance of each to our organization, donors and community.
- Recognizes and understands program level and community level outcomes.
- Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects concurrently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including training and facilitation techniques.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong effective working relationships.
- Ability to analyze and interpret research data.
- Ability to work cross-functionally to advance progress toward and achieve goals.
- Has project management experience and ability to track multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Benefits
Salary -$55,000 plus bonus
Green Our Planet offers a competitive benefits package including:
- 401(k) plan
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance
- 17 days Paid time off
- 6 paid holidays + Christmas and Thanksgiving week
- Professional development assistance
- 6-weeks of paid parental leave
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not a list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Summary: This is an excellent opportunity for someone who believes in the power of education to transform students’ lives and in providing them with more satisfying futures. It’s also an opportunity for those interested in hands-on community engagement and in making a positive impact on the community in terms of improving STEM education, nutrition, and conservation while working for a very dynamic and innovative non-profit that is rapidly expanding across Nevada and the U.S.
For more information, please visit:
www.greenourplanet.org
For more information on our program, please watch this 12-minute video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg-M7JwPkOI&list=PLLoWmD3HoYpxlXLe6bxGk55_C6sTQoJop&index=11
Diversity is a core value at Green Our Planet. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Green Our Planet is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
(Note: If you are interested in applying, please send us / attach / submit a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position. Applications without cover letter will NOT be considered. Thank you!)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
(Note: If you are interested in applying, please send us / attach / submit a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position. Applications without cover letter will NOT be considered. Thank you!)
Experience:
- Data management: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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