Core Job Responsibilities

• Design implement and maintain measurement frameworks: Identify objectives outputs outcome indicators benchmarks data collection methods data sources analysis and reporting plans etc. for Foundation programs and initiatives including Obama Presidential Center programs global leadership programs Girls Opportunity Alliance My Brothers Keeper Alliance and more.

• Develop and administer data collection tools: Develop quantitative and qualitative data collection protocols for such programs and initiatives; design build and administer surveys; develop focus group and interview discussion guides; conduct focus groups and research interviews; develop implement data collection plans: Determine appropriate data sources; ensure data is properly stored and managed.

• Analyze and interpret data: Use analysis and visualization tools to generate data insights that facilitate accountability decision-making impact and storytelling.

• Communications and reporting: Create and share data insights with stakeholders including staff executive team Board members donors partners community members and program participants. This involves preparing regular progress reports impact reports and other project-related documents.

• Lead engagements with external vendors as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Deliverables / Outcomes

• Measurement frameworks for Foundation programs and offerings

• Data collection plans methods and tools

• Accessible data insights reports that facilitate accountability decision-making impact and storytelling

Required Qualifications

• 4 years of experience designing and conducting measurement and evaluation projects for nonprofits Foundations or cultural institutions.

• Experience leading survey research projects including survey design programming sampling administering analyzing and reporting. Expertise with Qualtrics preferred.

• Demonstrated experience synthesizing qualitative and quantitative insights across diverse programs and offerings to inform organizational strategy accountability decision-making impact and storytelling.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience building alignment across diverse and internal and external stakeholders.

• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.

The salary range for this role is between $79040 and $98800.

This is a hybrid role based at our Chicago office in Hyde Park.

Foundation Values

The Foundation Values are Courage Empathy Integrity Accountability Community Inclusivity Pragmatism Resilience Imagination and Hope.

Dont check off every box in the requirements listed above Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women LGBTQ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Obama Foundation is dedicated to building an inclusive diverse equitable and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex gender identity religion sexual orientation age disability parental status veteran status or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability please e-mail us at if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.