Data Analyst (Association Office)

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a Data Analyst in New York, NY. This full-time position involves analyzing data to inform key business decisions, maintaining program surveys, and collaborating across teams to enhance community impact. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, excellent Microsoft Office skills, and a background in data analysis. This hybrid role offers various benefits, including retirement and medical benefits, along with a free YMCA membership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant Technical School Diploma, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in data analysis or program evaluation.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze output, outcome, and impact data across all programs.
• Maintain and update program surveys in Qualtrics.
• Perform routine data quality checks across program databases.
• Collaborate with program teams to support evaluation activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant Technical School Diploma

Tools

Qualtrics

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Full-Time / Regular
$75,000 - $80,000 Salaried

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers – to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people‑first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The YMCA of Greater New York Association Office is seeking a Data Analyst who will support the Research, Evaluation & Strategy (RES) and the Center for Community Impact (CCI) departments with data management and reporting across the YMCA of Greater New York. As an expert in impact measurement and reporting, with a focus on program evaluation, the Data Analyst will provide insight and analytical support to inform key business decisions within operations, fund development, marketing, and finance. This work will require excellent analytical skills to support the establishment of baseline metrics, long‑term development, and monitoring of impact and accountability measures. The Data Analyst works analytically and is required to develop a thorough understanding of the YMCA of Greater New York’s strategic objectives, operational portfolio, and community impact.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analytics & Program Evaluation

• Analyze output, outcome, and impact data across all CCI and YMCA program initiatives, producing clear, actionable reports tailored to diverse audiences.
• Assist in the development and refinement of logic models, theories of change, and evaluation frameworks for YMCA and CCI programs.
• Contribute to evaluation planning, including indicator selection, measurement strategies, and data collection protocols.
• Support analysis and reporting for CCI program pilots, grant requirements, and impact studies.
• Deliver ad hoc analyses with a high standard of rigor, clarity, and timeliness to support executive decision‑making.

Survey Design, Management & Insights

• Maintain and update program surveys in Qualtrics, ensuring strong question design, logic, accessibility, and alignment with evaluation frameworks.
• Produce survey reports and organizational summaries, synthesizing findings into insights that support strategic planning and program improvement.
• Support the development of new survey instruments, including pilots, testing, and documentation.
• Collaborate with the Administrative Assistant to ensure a fully executed survey schedule.

Data Quality, Governance & Documentation

• Perform routine data quality checks across program databases and the swim‑tracking application, identifying issues and collaborating with staff to resolve them.
• Maintain and update data expectations, reporting guides, and documentation to ensure consistent data collection and interpretation.

Cross‑Team Collaboration & Capacity Building

• Collaborate with program teams, RES, and CCI departments to understand data needs, refine metrics, and support evaluation activities.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and special events to support organizational learning and alignment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with the maintenance of the Organizational Personnel Chart in Excel and Vizio.
• Be the go‑to person for data accuracy, integrity, and visualization across program initiatives.
• Other activities and duties as required.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant Technical School Diploma, or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in data analysis or program evaluation.
• Experience learning new data systems.
• Interest in evaluating community programs or strategies.
• Culturally competent in a range of diverse contexts.
• Openness to feedback and review of work, and possesses an appreciation for quality control/assurance protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong attention to detail and timeliness of deliverables.
• Experience in analyzing data sets within Tableau preferred.
• This is an onsite, hybrid role based out of our Manhattan Office.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical benefits, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full‑time or part‑time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

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Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.