Associate Director of Evaluation

POSITION TITLE: Associate Director of Evaluation

DEPARTMENT: Community Impact

REPORTS TO: Director, Research and Evaluation

TYPE: Full Time, Exempt

Salary: $71,528 - $80,219

United Way of Greater Charlotte is boldly investing in what if. When Charlotte ranked last in the nation for economic mobility, United Way challenged ourselves and others to say what if every neighborhood has the resources it needs to break the cycle of poverty? And what if every person has equal access to opportunities? In response, United Way is going directly to where the needs are the greatest and is bringing new voices to the table to promote racial equity and ensure every neighborhood thrives. We believe that by challenging the what ifs and by moving together in hope, we can build thriving communities.

Job Summary:

The Associate Director of Evaluation serves as a key member of the Community Impact Team, spearheading research and evaluation initiatives for 'A Home for All: Charlotte-Mecklenburg's Strategy to End and Prevent Homelessness.' The ideal candidate combines exceptional data management skills with strong public speaking abilities, creative problem-solving capabilities, and strategic thinking. We are seeking a passionate professional dedicated to creating lasting solutions to homelessness in our community.

Responsibilities:

• Lead research and evaluation efforts for "A Home for All," measuring community progress, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring accountability
• Collaborate with Mecklenburg County and City of Charlotte to identify data gaps and collect cross-sector information to holistically track progress toward ending homelessness
• Create accessible presentations and briefings on community progress, effectively translating research findings for diverse stakeholder groups
• Develop and implement evaluation tools and key performance indicators (KPIs) incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods
• Manage external evaluation consultants, defining project scopes and ensuring quality deliverables while facilitating collaboration with internal teams
• Draft RFIs/RFPs with defined scopes and evaluation metrics, and support grant proposals requiring evaluation components
• Center racial justice and equity in measurement while ensuring diverse voices from nonprofit, government, and private sectors are incorporated into evaluation efforts
• Represent United Way at community events and stakeholder meetings, effectively communicating results and enhancing storytelling about homelessness initiatives

What You'll Need: Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, business, or impact-related discipline. Advanced degree, beneficial.
• Minimum of 8-12 years of experience in nonprofit organizations, management, human services or related experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to effectively plan, execute, and oversee multiple initiatives.
• Ability to present information and ideas clearly and persuasively to executive teams, volunteers, and the board of directors.
• Demonstrated success in collaborative work environments, group facilitation, and engaging leadership volunteers.
• Excellent organizational, time management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Adaptability to change, with the ability to work independently and apply strong problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Workplace values

• Take action and go! Be boldand not afraid of a little competition or thinking outside the box even when opportunities seem unimaginable. Create a new path one-step at a time, you got this!
• Openly collaboratein the pursuit of truth and doing what is right. Welcome tough conversations don't make assumptions, and rely on others, together we are stronger!
• Sometimes things just need a shake-up. Whether internally or out in the community, we aren't afraid to be disruptive. Understanding that we may leave a few feathers ruffled along the way, if it is the right thing to do and benefits our community, we will take the chance!
• Inaction is the enemy of innovation. We are a perpetual work in progress, striving to be better, constantly learning and taking risks to be the best we can be. Learning from our mistakes and paving the way for continual betterment.
• Teamworkmakes the dream work. Bottom line, we need each other. Working together makes us all better individually and makes us awesome as a group. Understanding what other strengths and weaknesses may be and using that knowledge to guide, support, and model our work makes for a successful and high performing team.
• Recognizing and appreciating our differences only make us better. We all share in the responsibility to create a positive culture and to safeguard equity, inclusion, dignity, and respect for all. Each member of our team will be a role model for others.

United Way of Greater Charlotte is committed to having a workforce that reflects our entire community. United Way opposes racism and oppression in all its forms and believes the nonprofit work environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with ideas come together to achieve common goals. United Way understands that diverse representation and perspectives are vital to our success. We are Dedicated to continuous learning and active participation in diversity initiatives while advocating for equitable opportunities across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Committed to deepening understanding of historically marginalized communities' experiences, particularly Black, Indigenous, and Latinx groups, to create more inclusive environments.

Benefits:

We recognize that candidates may not check every box in our requirements list. If you're passionate about ending homelessness, have relevant skills and experience, and are eager to learn, we strongly encourage you to apply. Studies show that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and believe that your unique combination of skills, experiences, and enthusiasm might be exactly what we need. Our goal is to build a talented, diverse team committed to our mission-so please don't hesitate to submit your application