Program Evaluation 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 Program Evaluation Data Analyst to support RES and Center for Community Impact with data management and reporting. You will analyze outputs, outcomes, and impact data, develop evaluation frameworks, and support grant reporting and decision-making.

The role involves building dashboards, ensuring data quality, and collaborating across teams in New York. The position emphasizes baseline metrics, accountability, and learning across YMCA programs and Swim Tracker

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical equivalent; related work experience acceptable.
• Strong data analysis and program evaluation experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and data tools.
• Ability to learn new data systems and adapt to evolving requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; teamwork oriented.

Responsibilities

• Analyze output, outcomes, and impact data across program initiatives and produce actionable reports.
• Develop logic models and evaluation frameworks for programs.
• Define indicators, measurement strategies, and data collection protocols.
• Support analysis for pilots, grants, and impact studies; deliver timely insights.
• Create dashboards and reporting tools for program decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Program evaluation

Microsoft Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Tableau

Salesforce

Visio

Excel

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 Program Evaluation Data Analyst who will support the Research, Evaluation & Strategy (RES) and the Center for Community Impact departments in 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 provides 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 in an analytical capacity and is required to develop a thorough understanding of 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.

Swim Skill Tracker Management

• In collaboration with RES department, support data uploads and troubleshooting for the swim tracker application, including monitoring data integrity and assisting with user feedback.
• Provide analytics on attendance, skill progression, and program outcomes within Swim Tracker.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to enhance understanding and utilization of Swim Tracker data.

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.
• Experience with Salesforce preferred.

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.

Employment Type

Full-Time / Regular

Location

YMCA of Greater New York Association Offices New York, NY

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