Freedom School Partners Evaluation Manager (seasonal)

Position Title: Evaluation Manager
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Employment Status: Seasonal/Contracted role
Location: Charlotte NC

Position Summary
The Evaluation Manager leads the design coordination and execution of program evaluation for
Freedom School Partners Summer 2026 Freedom Schools program. This role ensures the
organization has accurate reliable and actionable data to assess program impact and drive continuous
improvement.

The Evaluation Manager is responsible for managing assessment administration analyzing literacy and
social-emotional outcomes and translating findings into clear insights that strengthen program quality
across all sites. This role requires strong project management analytical thinking and the ability to
connect data to program strategy and execution.

Primary Duties
Project Planning & Development
Lead the planning and execution of the Summer 2026 evaluation strategy aligned to
organizational priorities.
Develop and manage an evaluation plan including key questions methodology timelines and
deliverables.
Align evaluation work with program goals related to literacy social-emotional learning and
overall program quality.
Coordinate evaluation timelines with program operations to ensure seamless implementation
across all sites.

Data Collection & Assessment Coordination
Oversee administration of the ROAR digital literacy assessment across all Freedom School sites
including pre- and post-program testing.
Train and support site staff on standardized assessment protocols and expectations.
Monitor assessment completion rates troubleshoot site-level challenges and ensure
consistency in administration.
Ensure data integrity by identifying and addressing issues related to reliability missing data or
inconsistencies.
Coordinate collection of additional data sources including scholar surveys attendance
classroom observations and staff reflections.
Data Analysis & Evaluation
Analyze literacy outcomes using pre- and post-assessment data to determine program impact.
Conduct site-level grade-level and attendance-based analysis to identify trends and
performance differences.
Analyze social-emotional learning outcomes using scholar survey data and observation tools.
Identify patterns in instructional quality and program implementation across sites.
Support the integration of multiple data sources into a unified evaluation of program
effectiveness.

Reporting & Communication
Develop and deliver key evaluation outputs including:
o Evaluation design document prior to program launch
o Mid-summer progress brief highlighting early insights and data trends
o Final evaluation report with key findings and recommendations
o Site-level summaries to support program teams
Translate complex data into clear accessible insights for staff leadership and board
stakeholders.
Support creation of presentations and materials that communicate program impact to internal
and external audiences.

Program Quality & Continuous Improvement
Provide real-time insights during the summer to support program adjustments and site-level
decision making.
Identify strengths and areas for improvement across sites and program components.
Develop actionable recommendations to strengthen literacy instruction SEL outcomes and
program delivery.
Support alignment between evaluation findings and future program planning.

Cross-Team Coordination
Partner with program staff site teams and leadership to align evaluation efforts with program
implementation.
Support integration of data systems including scholar information attendance tracking and
survey tools.
Coordinate with external partners including Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools or other data
providers as needed.

Skills Required
Bachelors degree in education Social Science Public Policy Data Analytics or related field
(Masters preferred).
3 years of experience in program evaluation data analysis or education-focused roles.
Experience managing data collection or assessment processes across multiple sites or
programs.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data clearly.
Experience with surveys assessments and program evaluation methods.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Commitment to equity-centered evaluation and culturally responsive practices.
Familiarity with youth development or education programs preferred.
Interest in nonprofit operations childrens literacy and community engagement.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and assist with physical setup for events or supplies.
Reliable transportation to FSP sites across Charlotte.
Enthusiasm for the CDF Freedom Schools mission and commitment to childrens advocacy
servant leadership and culturally responsive programming.

Equity in Pay:
Freedom School Partners is committed to equity and transparency in how we resource this work. This
engagement is a fixed-fee contract with a total budget of up to $15000 based on scope and
deliverables. We do not negotiate individual rates beyond this established range to ensure consistency
and fairness across all applicants.

Accountability
Shall be accountable to the Chief Operating Officer.
About Freedom School Partners
Freedom School Partners (FSP) is a nonprofit organization that strives to stop summer learning loss by
offering opportunities that build childrens reading and social-emotional skills. FSP serves our
communitys most vulnerable children providing access to a rich summer learning experience in which
they maintain or gain reading ability. Freedom Schools are led by college student interns and connect
scholars to a broader community that believes in and advocates for addition FSP engages
parents as partners to support scholars success. FSPs mission is to inspire our scholars to love reading
and learning believe in themselves and create extraordinary futures.

Application Process
If youre interested in partnering with Freedom School Partners on this work we invite you to submit a
proposal that reflects your approach experience and alignment with this scope. Proposals should be
submitted by April 30 2026 to with the subject line: RFP
Evaluation 2026 Applicant Name.
We may follow up with select applicants for additional conversation as we move toward a final
decision.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the
person(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. FSP reserves the right to amend
the position description due to unforeseen circumstances.

Equal Employment Opportunity
FSP desires to have a workforce which is diverse and inclusive. FSP offers equal employment and
advancement opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race color religion creed
ancestry national origin sex age disability marital or veteran status sexual orientation gender
identity political ideology or membership in any other legally protected class

Required Experience:

Manager