Director of Research & Impact

awe; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Art Bridges Foundation seeks a Director of Research and Evaluation to lead the organization's research and evaluation program. The role defines impact, develops learning agendas, and translates data into actionable insights for decision-making. Collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders is essential.

The Director will advance evaluation frameworks, contribute to broader field priorities, and help articulate the public value of art museums across communities.

Qualifications

• Strategic and systems thinking
• Methodological rigor in research
• Analytical and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's research and evaluation strategy and provide leadership for how impact is defined, assessed, understood, and communicated.
• Develop learning agendas and consistent evaluation frameworks to assess effectiveness and strengthen programs.
• Translate complex data and findings into actionable insights that support evidence-informed decision-making.
• Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders to advance organizational learning and the public value of art museums.

Job description

Art Bridges Foundation seeks a Director of Research and Evaluation to lead the organization's research and evaluation program. The role defines impact, develops learning agendas, and translates data into actionable insights for decision-making. Collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders is essential.

The Director will advance evaluation frameworks, contribute to broader field priorities, and help articulate the public value of art museums across communities.