Nonprofit

Evaluation and Innovation Coordinator

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC


  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Start Date:September 23, 2024
    Salary:USD $56,000 - $60,000 / year

    Description

    The Foundation

    The DC Bar Foundation is the leading funder of civil legal aid in the District of Columbia. We are committed to the vision that residents of the District have equal access to justice, regardless of income. Our mission is to fund, support, and improve legal representation of people who are financially disenfranchised or who are otherwise underserved in the District of Columbia.

    Our Beliefs

    We believe that everyone should have access to justice regardless of wealth, knowledge, or power. We seek to be community-rooted, led by the voices of those most impacted by our decisions. We believe in working collaboratively and demonstrating mutual respect for each other’s capacities, contributions, and ideas. We believe that we must work within ourselves, our networks, and our institutions to challenge racism with each decision we make. Finally, we believe in Team. It’s not just about getting the work done; it’s about HOW you get it done.

    Position Summary

    The Evaluation and Innovation Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Evaluation and Innovation department to ensure smooth operation and coordination of department activities including support for the Coordinated Intake and Referral (CIR) Program, the DC Social Justice Transformations Network, and across the data-driven evaluation efforts of the DC Bar Foundation.

    Primary Job Duties

    • Assist the department with programmatic, financial, administrative, and logistical matters.
    • Assist with testing and monitoring of the CIR program and technologies
    • Collaborate with external partners on implementation and follow-up of evaluation activities and projects.
    • Assist in developing communication, stakeholder engagement, and outreach plans and strategies for CIR and other network initiatives and support their implementation.
    • Manage incoming correspondence, including review, transmission, and follow-up actions.
    • Schedule, coordinate, and participate in meetings, presentations, training sessions, and conferences.
    • Develop and maintain effective storage and filing systems, ensuring data integrity, as well as consistent and accurate record management.
    • Interact with multiple databases and web-based platforms to ensure proper data collection, storage, quality, accuracy, and retrieval.
    • Assist the Director of Evaluation and Innovation with administrative, operational, and programmatic functions.
    • Provide quality control through drafting, proofreading, and finalizing various deliverables.

    Minimum Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Two years of professional work experience handling duties comparable to those outlined above, with one year of work experience in a nonprofit environment
    • Strong knowledge of administrative practices, with excellent formatting skills
    • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
    • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
    • Customer-service-oriented and eager to support the Foundation’s Mission and Vision
    • Ability to work efficiently independently and with a team
    • Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office Suite, Asana, and Adobe Acrobat and to develop and configure website materials
    • Commitment to racial equity and diversity
    • Enthusiasm for contributing to a positive work environment

    Work Environment

    This role is based in Washington, DC, and will require work to be performed remotely and within the office space. The position involves frequent use of computers, phones, and virtual meeting platforms. The role may require periodic work outside of regular business hours and occasional local travel.

    The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to safely and successfully perform the essential functions of this job consistent with federal, state, and local standards, including meeting productivity standards. Persons with mental and physical disabilities are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations.

    The DC Bar Foundation provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, personal appearance, political affiliation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, domestic partner or familial status, marital status, matriculation, family responsibilities, source of income, place of residence or business, veteran status or active military service, disability, credit information, or status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by local or federal law.

    In addition to the protections outlined by the federal government, the Foundation complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment, including but not limited to the DC Human Rights Act “DCHRA.”

    Compensation and Benefits

    We believe in paying fairly and competitively. To execute this, we utilize a strategic compensation review process to determine starting pay rates as well as annual adjustments. The hiring range for this position is $56,000 to $60,000. Decisions regarding each individual’s compensation are made using a holistic analysis of market rates, experience, competencies, education, performance, internal equity, annual budget, and economic state.

    We also believe in supporting employees’ professional development, health and wellness, and work/life balance. Our benefits include health insurance, medical and dependent care FSAs, 401(k) retirement plan with match, commuter benefits, home office allowance, summer hours, professional development allowance, vacation and sick leave, and sabbatical appreciation leave.

    To Apply

    Submit your resume and cover letter outlining how your qualifications align with the requirements for this position. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. No calls or emails please.

    The Foundation

    The DC Bar Foundation is the leading funder of civil legal aid in the District of Columbia. We are committed to the vision that residents of the District have equal access to justice, regardless of income. Our mission is to fund, support, and improve legal representation of people who are financially disenfranchised or who are otherwise underserved in the District of Columbia.

    Our Beliefs

    We believe that everyone should have access to justice regardless of wealth, knowledge, or power. We seek to be community-rooted, led by the voices of those most impacted by our decisions. We believe in working collaboratively and demonstrating mutual respect for each other’s capacities, contributions, and ideas. We believe that we must work within ourselves, our networks, and our institutions to challenge racism with each decision we make. Finally, we believe in Team. It’s not just about getting the work done; it’s about HOW you get it done.

    Position Summary

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    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
    200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

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