We have ambitious plans, and we know the most critical step is building an incredible team that reflects the diverse fabric of our nation and embodies our values. Our team is made up of people who are equal parts dreamers and doers. We are people who care as much about how we achieve our goals as we do about the goals themselves. Our values drive our team and are instilled in the work this Foundation does every day. We are also committed to creating an anti-racist organization in order to do our part to help combat racism and inequity in all forms, in communities across our nation and around the world. Read our full statement on anti-racism and equity here.

Purpose of Role

The Senior Associate, Measurement & Evaluation will lead projects that help the Foundation monitor, understand, and communicate our impact. You will design, implement, report on, and maintain measurement plans for the organization. You will also create clear and engaging communications that help Foundation stakeholders make the best use of the insights you generated.

As the Senior Associate, Measurement & Evaluation, you’ll report directly to the Senior Manager, Impact & Insights.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain measurement frameworks: Identify objectives, outputs, outcome indicators, benchmarks, data collection methods, data sources, analysis and reporting plans, etc. for Foundation programs and initiatives, including Obama Presidential Center programs, global leadership programs, Girls Opportunity Alliance, My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, and more.

• Develop and administer data collection tools: Develop quantitative and qualitative data collection protocols for such programs and initiatives; design, build, and administer surveys; develop focus group and interview discussion guides; conduct focus groups and research interviews; develop implement data collection plans: Determine appropriate data sources; ensure data is properly stored and managed.

• Analyze and interpret data: Use analysis and visualization tools to generate data insights that facilitate accountability, decision-making, impact and storytelling.

• Communications and reporting: Create and share data insights with stakeholders, including staff, executive team, Board members, donors, partners, community members, and program participants. This involves preparing regular progress reports, impact reports, and other project-related documents.

• Lead engagements with external vendors as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Deliverables / Outcomes

• Measurement frameworks for Foundation programs and offerings

• Data collection plans, methods, and tools

• Accessible data insights reports that facilitate accountability, decision-making, impact and storytelling

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience designing and conducting measurement and evaluation projects for nonprofits, Foundations, or cultural institutions.

• Experience leading survey research projects, including survey design, programming, sampling, administering, analyzing, and reporting. Expertise with Qualtrics preferred.

• Demonstrated experience synthesizing qualitative and quantitative insights across diverse programs and offerings to inform organizational strategy, accountability, decision-making, impact, and storytelling.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, and experience building alignment across diverse and internal and external stakeholders.

• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.

The salary range for this role is between $79,040 and $98,800.

This is a hybrid role based at our Chicago office in Hyde Park.

Foundation Values

The Foundation Values are Courage, Empathy, Integrity, Accountability, Community, Inclusivity, Pragmatism, Resilience, Imagination, and Hope.

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Obama Foundation is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at [email protected] if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.