(Sr.) Research and Evaluation Specialist

Passion. Purpose. Impact.  CJP is at the heart of Greater Boston's Jewish community, but our reach is felt around the world. Ranked by BBJ as Massachusetts’ largest non-profit organization – CJP is a philanthropic investor and mobilizer of people, resources, and skills that make a bigger difference locally and globally. We focus on making Jewish life and learning accessible to all individuals and families in Boston and beyond. We thoughtfully invest in the care and well-being of all community members. And we provide stability and growth to nonprofit organizations and institutions that underpin our community. Our greatest resource is our people — the staff, volunteers, partners, and leaders who help make Greater Boston’s Jewish community a welcoming home. It’s this energy and commitment that drives CJP’s mission. We are one of Boston's oldest and most respected philanthropic organizations and we are currently seeking a Research and Evaluation Specialist. 

The Research and Evaluation Specialist owns project management and performs independent projects, as well as manages some administrative duties and general support, for the Research, Evaluation, and Measurement team. Specifically in this role, the Specialist will be responsible for independently managing, coordinating, and implementing various research and evaluation projects and activities. This includes, but is not limited to, owning the full cycle process for surveys from design through data analysis and presentation and the execution of the grant-reporting process. The position requires a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in interactions with staff, outside agencies and volunteer leadership. 

Essential Functions: 

Survey and Data Management 

• Design and manage the development of questionnaires and surveys.
• Manage all aspects of online survey projects, including coding surveys with advanced logic into Qualtrics (CJP’s preferred survey management tool) and monitoring responses.
• Produce preliminary analysis and reports for CJP’s online surveys.
• Lead tracking of evaluation reports/data collection from grantees and provide regular updates and recommendations to department colleagues regarding grantees’ reports and outcomes. 

Grant Reporting  

• In partnership with other members of the Research, Evaluation, and Measurement team, manage all aspects of the reporting process for CJP grantees. This includes ensuring compliance with grant requirements and deliverables, tracking and sharing all pieces of the process with relevant stakeholders, and producing comprehensive summaries.
• Represent CJP and liaise with community partners and grantees on grant requirements and expectations.
• Assist in the development, refinement, and implementation of strategic plans and outcomes evaluation for department priorities, ensuring integration with the coordination and management of grant reporting functions for CJP grantees. 

Administrative Support for the AVP and the Research team 

• Design and create tools for department colleagues (e.g., workbooks and templates) to be used for strategy planning and goal setting.
• Develop and implement high-quality tools on research and evaluation projects for internal and external audiences.
• Track and provide updates to the team on the latest research that supports the work of CJP.
• Produce research summaries, briefs, literature reviews, and/or memoranda.
• Provide administrative support to the AVP including scheduling and meeting assistance, coordination across other teams and departments, data collection/analysis, external reporting, event assistance, and coordination of invoices.