Information Specialist

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Information Specialist

Responsible to: Director of Research & Evaluation

Location: 2-day hybrid in Washington, DC office

Status: Full time, exempt- Hybrid Schedule (in-person/remote)

Background: Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy. We work with schools and communities to provide mentoring relationships, safe spaces, and evidence-based programming that are proven to help girls succeed. Girls build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead change in their lives and effect change in the world. Girls Inc. also works with and for girls to advance legislation and policies that increase opportunities for all girls. Together with partners and supporters, we are building a new generation of leaders. Join us at www.girlsinc.org.

Departmental Role: The Information Specialist will be responsible for the following:

Position Summary

The Girls Inc. Information Specialist serves as the main point of contact between the Research & Evaluation (R&E) Department and the wider Girls Inc. Network, curating R&E data to fulfill the needs of National and Affiliate staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of social science research methods, excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrated efficacy in project management, and a passion for helping non-technical audiences understand and use data to improve their work.

Responsibilities

Support preparation for and administration of two large annual surveys

• Update survey tools to incorporate year-over-year modifications
• Develop and update resource guides and other collateral
• Coordinate communications across multiple organizational channels (e.g., newsletters, website, social media, promotional flyers/brochures)
• Schedule and delivering training sessions
• Monitor Affiliate completion of required trainings
• Distribute survey links and monitor Affiliate progress
• Provide ongoing support throughout the survey administration periods
  
  

Lead dissemination of data collected by the R&E Department

• Update reports and other standard collateral
• Develop, schedule, and deliver learning opportunities for diverse audiences in varied venues (e.g. group learning sessions, peer learning forums, conference presentations)
• Coordinate communication of results across multiple organizational channels
• Integrate content into existing specialized role-specific Affiliate venues (e.g., quarterly calls with Affiliate Executives, onboarding for new Program Leaders)
• Integrate content into existing National venues (e.g., all-staff meetings, Department-specific meetings)
  
  

Collaborate with other National Departments to fulfill and anticipate their data needs

• Populate and maintain R&E files on National Drive, and lead migration of content to new platform when needed
• Update and continue to refine Department-specific collateral in collaboration with the applicable Department
• Identify emerging data needs and develop new products to meet those needs (e.g., infographics, dashboards)
• Develop and execute plan to engage National staff in data dialogs, leveraging the Research chat channel created to share breaking data news among National staff and collaborate on quick-turnaround data requests
  
  

Support Affiliates in understanding and using data to inform their work, including

• Monitor our R&E ticket system to respond to data requests
• Maintain content on our Strong, Smart & Bold Outcomes Measurement website, and lead migration of content to new platforms when needed
• Monitor uptake of R&E resources/offerings to foster greater engagement
• Expand and implement a Data Leadership learning pathway to onboard, support, and grow Affiliate staff who have been designated as the required Data Lead for their Affiliate in collaboration with the Learning & Leadership Development Department
• Maintain entries in Affiliate Engagement App in collaboration with the Affiliate Services Department
• Plan and facilitate monthly Data Leader Roundtable meetings highlighting Affiliate successes and lessons learned
• Facilitate Affiliate-led communities of practice to allow affiliates with similar characteristics or needs to connect, learn, and share
• Develop new data products/resources based on expressed Affiliate needs
  
  

Support overall operations of the Girls Inc. Research & Evaluation Department

• Maintain R&E master work plan in collaboration with the Director of R&E
• Maintain R&E scheduling for organization-wide calendars (e.g., Network Calendar, Affiliate Communications Calendar)
• Schedule R&E meetings, trainings, and communications in coordination with other National Departments
• Identify emerging staff data needs and potential ways to meet them
• Coordinate professional development opportunities for the R&E Team? Coordinate R&E engagement in time-limited cross-Departmental initiatives (e.g., DEI Alliance, planning committee for Girls Inc. annual conference)
• Lead identification and procurement of analytic and visualization software for the R&E Department in coordination with the IT Department
• Identify and update benchmark data points from relevant external datasets such as the Youth Risk Behavior Survey
• Other duties as assigned, including copying, mailing, scheduling, and other administrative tasks
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• A commitment to the mission of Girls Inc.
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences with at least two years of work experience; or Master’s degree in social sciences or closely related field
• Strong understanding of social science research methods
• Proficiency in basic quantitative analysis (i.e., descriptive statistics) and some experience in qualitative analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to translate technical language to diverse non-technical audiences
• Strong project management skills, with PM training/certification preferred
• Experience creating and delivering training and professional development opportunities for practitioners
• High degree of computer proficiency, including comfort in Microsoft suite and varied data visualization tools
• Excellent critical thinking, analytic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously
• Flexibility and adaptability to shifting needs and priorities
• A commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth
• A passion for helping people understand and use data!
  
  

About Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. Benefits:

• 2-day hybrid work schedule out of our Washington D.C. office, with one of those days being Tuesday.
• Vacation, Sick, & Personal Time 11 company holidays
• Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Gente Card (HRA benefit) provided by Girls Inc.
• 401(k) available with up to a 5% employer match
• Wellness Stipend
• Fun, friendly office environment
• Professional development opportunities
  
  

OUR MISSION

To inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold.

OUR VALUES

• Respect the dignity of each human being.
• Recognize and support the strength in every girl.
• Appreciate, embrace, and advance diversity.
• Drive for results anchored in accountability.
• Operate collaboratively.
  
  

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Diversity and inclusiveness is defined as the acceptance, tolerance, honoring and valuing differences in culture, lifestyles, heritage, and knowledge. This includes all the similarities and differences that make us diverse internally, externally, or situationally and may include, but not be limited to: age, appearance, communication style, economic status, educational background, employer, gender identification, geographic location, job type/title, language, race/ethnicity, learning style, management status, marital status, mental abilities, nationality, parental status, physical abilities, political affiliation, religion, seniority/tenure, sex/gender, veteran status, work experience, or work location.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER