Data & Innovation Associate | Hybrid (WFH Day)

Chicago Education Fund; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement contribution

Paid time off

Work-from-home day per week

Downtown Chicago offices

Job summary

The Chicago Public Education Fund in Chicago is seeking an Associate, Data & Innovation to maintain data infrastructure, Salesforce environment, and reporting systems that guide policy, sector, operations, and leadership priorities.

You will manage recurring reporting, develop dashboards, fulfill data requests, and keep Salesforce running as the central data platform, combining technical execution with project management and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in data analysis, ideally within education or nonprofit sectors
• Experience managing data within Salesforce or a similar CRM/database system
• Proficiency with Excel and at least one data visualization tool (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)
• Experience translating data into memos, reports, or presentations for varied audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently while collaborating across teams

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and use of Salesforce and other organizational data systems to ensure accurate, timely, and accessible information across the organization.
• Create and maintain Salesforce dashboards and recurring reports.
• Assist in data-driven memos, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Policy, Finance, and Development teams on data needs.
• Own The Fund's annual Principal and Assistant Principal Engagement Survey initiative.

Skills

Data analysis

Salesforce

Excel

Tableau

PowerBI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Public Policy, Education, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

The Chicago Public Education Fund in Chicago is seeking an Associate, Data & Innovation to maintain data infrastructure, Salesforce environment, and reporting systems that guide policy, sector, operations, and leadership priorities.

You will manage recurring reporting, develop dashboards, fulfill data requests, and keep Salesforce running as the central data platform, combining technical execution with project management and stakeholder collaboration.