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Evaluation and Learning Director
CYCSFSan Francisco, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 May 2025
💰 $105,000/yr($90,000/yr – $105,000/yr)
About the role
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
For more than 54 years, Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) has provided the youth in San Francisco with a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life. Our mission is to encourage a diverse population of high-need young people to explore their full potential through academic, career, family, and community life. CYC’s work is rooted in its three core service areas: Health and Wellness, Enrichment and Advancement, and Community Engagement.
Title: Evaluation and Learning Director
Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 per year plus comprehensive benefits
Reports to: Director of Operations
Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week), Exempt
Position Description:
CYC is seeking a skilled and strategic Evaluation and Learning Director to lead our efforts in measuring impact, enhancing program effectiveness, and fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role will assess the evaluation needs of our programs and initiatives, build organizational capacity for self-assessment and performance management, and provide high-quality, data-driven insights to inform decision-making. The Evaluation and Learning Director will develop and implement evaluation frameworks, analyze data, and translate findings into actionable recommendations to strengthen program delivery. Additionally, they will oversee all aspects of the Learning & Evaluation department, including budget management, staffing, data collection, and analysis logistics.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluation & Impact Measurement (40%)
For more than 54 years, Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) has provided the youth in San Francisco with a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life. Our mission is to encourage a diverse population of high-need young people to explore their full potential through academic, career, family, and community life. CYC’s work is rooted in its three core service areas: Health and Wellness, Enrichment and Advancement, and Community Engagement.
Title: Evaluation and Learning Director
Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 per year plus comprehensive benefits
Reports to: Director of Operations
Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week), Exempt
Position Description:
CYC is seeking a skilled and strategic Evaluation and Learning Director to lead our efforts in measuring impact, enhancing program effectiveness, and fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role will assess the evaluation needs of our programs and initiatives, build organizational capacity for self-assessment and performance management, and provide high-quality, data-driven insights to inform decision-making. The Evaluation and Learning Director will develop and implement evaluation frameworks, analyze data, and translate findings into actionable recommendations to strengthen program delivery. Additionally, they will oversee all aspects of the Learning & Evaluation department, including budget management, staffing, data collection, and analysis logistics.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluation & Impact Measurement (40%)
- Develop and implement a comprehensive evaluation strategy to assess program effectiveness and organizational impact.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and data collection methodologies to measure success at organizational, programmatic, and individual levels.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to evaluate program outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure evaluation methods are culturally responsive and equity-focused.
- Foster a culture of learning through reflection, knowledge-sharing, and training.
- Translate evaluation findings into reports and offer data-driven recommendations to guide organizational decisions and improve programs and services.
- Integrate best practices and innovative evaluation methods.
- Facilitate regular reviews of data and progress toward goals with Board, program teams, and staff.
- Ensure accurate and consistent data collection, management, and integrity across programs.
- Work closely with program staff to ensure accurate and consistent data tracking.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and visual tools for stakeholders, including funders, board members, and community partners.
- Ensure compliance with grant and funding reporting requirements.
- Lead the enhancement of Salesforce or other data systems for program evaluation.
- Collaborate with leadership, program teams, and partners to align evaluation efforts with organizational goals.
- Represent the organization in evaluation-related discussions with funders
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