Impact & Evaluation Coordinator

*Cover Letter and Resume Required*

About Oakland Promise

Oakland Promise’s (“OP”) mission is to engage the Oakland community to advance equity and economic mobility through cradle-to-career achievement. OP is available to young learners (from newborns to college graduates) and their families who reside in Oakland. We offer every child financial resources, educational programming, mentorship, and a supportive community to help them and their families seek out and thrive in higher education and the career of their choosing. OP achieves its work through four key programs: Brilliant Baby, Kindergarten to College, College Access, and College Completion and serves as a convener and grantmaker for local community organizations to achieve collective impact.

Position Summary

The Impact & Evaluation Coordinator will report to the Impact & Evaluation Manager. This role will support the Manager in data gathering, research design, and data analysis for evaluation projects, community partnership data, and collective impact data including city and federal grant reporting. The Coordinator will also assist in the development and use of the Partnership Management Module and Partnership Portal on Salesforce, provide technical assistance to community partners and subcontractors, and contribute to data collection and analysis for reports and deliverables.

Who You Are

You are a detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative professional with a passion for data-driven decision-making and community impact. You have experience in data analysis, research design, and data visualization, and you are comfortable working with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

What You Will Do (Duties and Responsibilities)

1.  Support evaluation projects

• Assist the Manager in data gathering, research design, and data analysis for evaluation projects, community partnership data, and collective impact data including city and federal grant reporting.
• Contribute to data collection and analysis for reports to major initiatives, including Oakland Children’s Initiative, Promise Neighborhoods, and others aligned with the Director of Impact & Evaluation’s strategic evaluation strategy.

2. Partnership Management

• Support the development and use of the Partnership Management Module and Partnership Portal on Salesforce to track and analyze data from our community partners.
• Provide technical assistance to partners and subcontractors as needed.

3. Reporting and deliverables

• Assist in preparing data and analyses for key deliverables, including the annual Scholar Report, Results-based Accountability metrics Report, Community Briefing, and Annual Report.
• Support the team’s data visualization activities using tools such as R, Tableau, and others.

4. Process documentation

• Document recurring processes and procedures in the Data Policies and Procedures Handbook.

5. Event participation

• Attend and participate in Oakland Promise meetings.
• Participate in one fall and one spring event, such as the Oakland Promise Awards Ceremony,  as well as all other mandatory events.

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in CRM and data analysis tools such as R, Tableau, and Salesforce.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Comfortability with and interest in the real-world complexity of non-profit data. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Professional Characteristics

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Eager to learn, ask questions, and gain new skills. 
• Ability to work well with different teams with competing priorities.
• Committed to bettering the Oakland community.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• 1 year of demonstrated data analysis experience (in school or professional)
• Experience with data analysis in one of: R/Stata/Python/SAAS. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in a related field.
• Proficiency with data analysis in one of: R/Stata/Python/SAAS
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems. 
• 3+ years of professional experience with:
  • Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, R)
  • Research design
  • Program evaluation
  • Nonprofit or community-based organizations

Compensation and Benefits

• Full time exempt position.
• Salary range for this position is $70-80k , commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Oakland Promise currently has a hybrid work policy. Employees work in the downtown Oakland office 3 days/week.
• The ability to learn and grow within a supportive team environment.
• An opportunity to network and interact with leaders in the community.
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

To Apply:

Send a single PDF (NOT a Microsoft Word document) of a resume and thoughtful cover letter to [email protected] with “Job Name – [Your Name]” in the subject line. Please use your last name and first initial (ex: Doe_J) as the filename of your PDF containing your resume and cover letter. Failure to follow these instructions may delay the review of your application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and candidates with the best fit will be contacted for interviews. Unfortunately, the volume of applications will prevent us from responding to all applications received.

Oakland Promise is a place-based organization located in Oakland, California. Oakland Promise requires that employees work in person at various engagements. It is a requirement that all staff reside within commuting distance to the main office, located at 484 9th Street, Oakland, CA 94607. Please note that at any time, a full in-person work plan may be required, and it is of utmost importance that all staff are able to meet this requirement.

Oakland Promise is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and transgender), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military, and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. It also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.