Program Evaluator - Hispanic Federation Inc

Who We Are

Hispanic Federation (HF) is the nation's premier Latino nonprofit membership organization. Founded in 1990, HF supports Hispanic families and strengthens Latino institutions through grantmaking, capacity building assistance to Latino nonprofits, advocacy, disaster relief, and direct services. HF supports and assists a network of more than 650 Latino-led community-based organizations nationwide Values that drive our work include diversity, equity and inclusion, anti-discrimination, fairness and justice, empathy, and trust.

Who We Seek

Hispanic Federation seeks a Program Evaluator to develop and maintain the organization’s project and advocacy evaluation system, work with staff to plan and conduct evaluations, and develop tools and capacity for consistent evaluation that documents the impact of HF’s projects and advocacy work. The Program Evaluator will help ensure evaluation capacity across the organization, including HF state and regional offices. The successful candidate will have experience in nonprofit program evaluation, skills in qualitative and quantitative evaluation, and the ability to work with diverse staff and partners. The Program Evaluator will be expected to travel to various program locations as needed.

Reports to: Senior Director for Data Integration

Location: New York, Washington, DC, or another location in which HF has offices and

multiple staff

Roles

• Manage establishment of a program- and advocacy-focused evaluation system for the Hispanic Federation, including policies and procedures that specify basic expectations for all projects and in-depth evaluations for selected/major projects
• Develop a set of tools for use in designing and conducting project evaluations that meet HF standards
• Lead/implement individual project evaluations, including one or two in-depth evaluations of major programs each year
• Work with HF partner organizations to evaluate HF-funded projects they operate
• Design project evaluations and related cost elements to include in proposals
• Prepare evaluation reports both for internal use and for funders
• Help to select consultant evaluators to ensure appropriate experience and skills
• Work with project staff and consultant evaluators to design and implement evaluations
• Train HF staff, especially project managers, to collect appropriate data and be a part of the evaluation process
• Work closely with Data Manager and Grantmaking staff to establish and maintain necessary data systems for evaluation
• Work with state and regional offices on evaluation of programs operating in their areas
• Work with senior management to determine evaluation needs and priorities

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s in social science or other relevant field or equivalent experience
• Three years of experience in program evaluation or related activities in a nonprofit environment

• Experience in full range of evaluation activities, including identification of key questions, determination of data needs and sources, use of qualitative and quantitative data, development of step-by-step evaluation plans, development of evaluation tools, work with staff to ensure that necessary data are collected, direct data collection, analysis of data, and preparation and presentation of reports
• Ability to conduct and report on evaluations in both English and Spanish
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to complete multiple tasks with demanding deadlines
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and SurveyMonkey or related software
• Proficiency in reviewing, understanding, and analyzing large and varied data sets
• Ability to produce clear and easy to understand (“plain language”) reports
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Flexibility and ability to work effectively in diverse teams

Preferred:

• Master’s in evaluation or related field
• Experience with nonprofit organizations
• Understanding of Latino and social justice issues and a commitment to Hispanic Federation's mission and core values

Benefits and Salary

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000 and is commensurate with experience. Compensation comes with a robust benefits package with a fully paid medical, dental, vision insurance as of the 403(b) retirement plan with a company match after 6 months, and access to flexible spending and pre-tax commuter benefits. First year employees of the Hispanic Federation receive a PTO package with 15 days designated for vacation, 4 personal days, and 8 sick days annually.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

HF adheres to all local, state, and federal vaccine requirements and requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees. Reasonable accommodations based on a qualifying disability, medical necessity, or sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable law will be considered upon request.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications via the portal here. No telephone calls or emails will be accepted regarding this position; only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Hispanic Federation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation and/or other protected categories.