Senior Program Data & Evaluation Lead

Children's Defense Fund; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Defense Fund in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Program Associate to support evaluation, data, and reporting for youth programs statewide. You will manage data systems, coordinate surveys and attendance data, and ensure reporting meets funder requirements.

Responsibilities include program evaluation, grant reporting, and coordinating staff development. The role requires collaboration with schools, families, and partners, with a hybrid office setup and travel to program sites as

Qualifications

• Experience with data collection, analysis, program evaluation, and reporting.
• Ability to meet reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Excel and data tools.
• Strong organizational and data management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation across three federally funded 21st Century sites, from design through analysis to reporting.
• Own the evaluation calendar, including pre/post surveys for students, parents and teachers.
• Build and maintain the data tools, workbooks, and tracking systems that keep evaluation accurate.
• Turn raw data into clear findings program staff can act on.
• Safeguard data quality and integrity across sites and audit readiness.
• Coordinate staff development on evaluation and raise data literacy.
• Compile and submit required annual reports to funders on schedule.
• Manage reporting calendars and deadlines across multiple reports.
• Build relationships with schools and partners and support related activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Evaluation

Reporting

Data management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Data tools

Job description

The Children’s Defense Fund in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Program Associate to support evaluation, data, and reporting for youth programs statewide. You will manage data systems, coordinate surveys and attendance data, and ensure reporting meets funder requirements.

Responsibilities include program evaluation, grant reporting, and coordinating staff development. The role requires collaboration with schools, families, and partners, with a hybrid office setup and travel to program sites as