Equity Impact Analyst: Learning & Measurement (Hybrid)

The Boston Foundation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Foundation is seeking an Impact Analyst to strengthen measurement of grantmaking scope, reach, and outcomes. This cross-functional role partners with the Senior Director of Equitable Learning and Measurement and Program staff across four Pathways: Child Well-Being, Economic Opportunity, Community Leadership, and Community Wealth.

Responsibilities include data collection, sector research, dissemination of narratives, and maintaining dashboards for quarterly and annual reporting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a social science or statistics discipline.
• 2+ years relevant work experience in an applied social science role preferred.
• Proficiency in R, Python, or equivalent language for statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in creating accessible data presentations using Microsoft Office, Canva, or equivalents.
• Experience with GIS mapping software (ArcGIS, QGIS, CARTO).
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to equity-centered mission.

Responsibilities

• Collect data describing impact of discretionary grantmaking and partnerships.
• Collaborate with program staff to document strategic activities beyond grantmaking.
• Describe decision-making frameworks for partner selection and resource tracking.
• Synthesize learnings into narratives for community understanding of TBF’s mission.
• Support dissemination of data through reports, blogs, webinars, and website updates.
• Maintain presence on national funder trackers and dashboards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Equity-focused mindset

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s degree or higher in social science or statistics

Tools

R

Python

GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS/CARTO)

Salesforce

Microsoft Office / Canva

Job description

The Boston Foundation is seeking an Impact Analyst to strengthen measurement of grantmaking scope, reach, and outcomes. This cross-functional role partners with the Senior Director of Equitable Learning and Measurement and Program staff across four Pathways: Child Well-Being, Economic Opportunity, Community Leadership, and Community Wealth.

Responsibilities include data collection, sector research, dissemination of narratives, and maintaining dashboards for quarterly and annual reporting.