What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Manager position at Freedom Together Foundation?
THE FOUNDATION
The JPB Foundation is now the Freedom Together Foundation. Freedom Together Foundation 's (FTF) mission is to support people who have been denied power to build it, so they can change unjust systems and create a more democratic, inclusive, and sustainable society. We are dedicated to long-lasting, systemic change. That means we commit to our partners for the long haul, trusting in the strength and vision of the organizations we support to address some of our country's most entrenched problems. Over the last 10 years, FTF has grown to be one of the largest US foundations, awarding over $300 million in grants each year.
THE POSITION
FTF seeks an experienced, collaborative, and adaptable data management and visualization professional for the newly created position of Data Manager . Reporting to the Vice President, Grants Management, the Data Manager will have the opportunity to help shape and evolve this new role during a period of organizational growth and change. The Data Manger will support the Grants Management department to build reports to effectively communicate data in ways that meet the needs of a wide variety of audiences, including leadership and program teams. They will support the Foundation in using data to measure performance, inform operational and programmatic decisions, ensure data quality, tell compelling narratives, and improve grantmaking processes. They will work in a cross-functional manner with the program team and other departments to assist with data literacy, documentation, and analysis pertaining to grantmaking. The ideal candidate will be versatile in data visualization systems and databases, ideally including Fluxx, FTF's grants management system. They will bring a strong commitment to social justice and the mission of FTF and familiarity with social sector organizations. They will be flexible and adaptable, detail oriented, highly collaborative, and a quick learner. They will be a great team player and bring strong communication skills and the ability to independently manage a robust, fast-paced workload.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Data Manager will work collaboratively across FTF to provide key analysis and insights at all levels of grantmaking and leadership. While the role is expected to evolve with FTF's growth, the Manager can expect to engage with the following challenges and opportunities :
Provide expert data analysis and ensure quality data :
- Serve as an expert on grantmaking data, using statistical and data visualization software to conduct planned or ad hoc data analysis and reporting.
- Define and extract data as needed.
- Create complex reports for grants management, program staff, and leadership.
- Ensure data quality by advising on coding and data structure in the Fluxx grants management system.
- Improve quality of historical data via data clean-up projects.
Support the build of effective data and data visualization systems and practices :
Provide effective data visualization across the organization :
QUALIFICATIONS
SALARY & BENEFITS
The targeted starting salary range for this position is $120,000 - 140,000, based on experience. FTF offers an extensive and generous benefits package including health insurance (with 100% of the premiums paid for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and qualified family members), paid time off (including last week of the year), 401(k) retirement plan with 12% employer contribution, and access to an inclusive family building reimbursement plan. FTF provides up to $5,000 annually for professional development and the ability to recommend an annual grant to the nonprofit of your choice.
WORKING WITH FTF
We believe that diversity is critical to our mission, and we value an inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experiences related to our programs and applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ individuals. The Freedom Together Foundation is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate in employment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age or sexual orientation.
This position is based in New York, NY. FTF works on a hybrid schedule and staff are required to be in the NY office three days a week and can work from home two days a week.
The targeted starting salary range for this position listed below is based on experience :
Position pay range
120,000-$140,000 USD
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000
