Senior Manager of Research & Evaluation

KID Museum is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Manager of Research and Evaluation to support its research and evaluation efforts. The Senior Manager of Research and Evaluation will manage all research and evaluation activities at KID Museum including the development and implementation of research and evaluation plans the collection and analysis of data and the dissemination of findings to relevant stakeholders. The role includes overseeing data and evaluation interns. The Senior Manager will report to the Chief Impact Officer and work closely with other members of the team to ensure that KID Museums programs are effective innovative and impactful. This position will play a key role in KID Museums growth strategy and evolution as a learning laboratory.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the research and evaluation plans for the breadth of KID Museums student teacher and family programs both in person and virtual.
• Develop and implement aligned data collection protocols and tools including surveys interviews focus groups and observation protocols.
• Implement equity-minded and culturally-sustaining evaluation frameworks ensuring measurement practices recognize diverse experiences minimize bias and reflect our mission.
• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data related to KID Museums programs and initiatives.
• Develop and manage key data systems routine dashboards and contribute to the development of organizational data standards.
• Collaborate with program staff to integrate research and evaluation findings into program design development and improvement.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to develop reports and other communications to convey KID Museums impact internally and externally and elevate KIDs presence as a thought leader in the field.
• Collaborate with the development team to ensure data-related reporting requirements are met.
• Present research and evaluation findings to relevant stakeholders including senior leadership funders and program staff.
• Manage external research and evaluation contracts and relationships as needed.
• Stay current on research and evaluation best practices and emerging trends in:
  • Learning sciences
  • Maker education
  • Invention education
  • Innovation in STEM/STEAM
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Out of school time learning experiences
  • Longitudinal and multi visit learning experiences

Qualifications:

• Masters degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g. learning sciences education engineering education psychology social sciences).
• At least 5 years of experience conducting research and evaluation in a relevant field such as STEM/STEAM education and/or informal learning environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in research design data collection analysis and interpretation.
• Experience managing research and evaluation projects from conception to dissemination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex research findings to a variety of audiences.
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels of the organization as well as with research partners and other institutions (academic and non-academic).
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of and experience with research and evaluation methods and tools including quantitative and qualitative methods survey design dashboarding data visualization and data analysis software
• Passion for and commitment to KID Museums mission and values.

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits. To apply please submit a cover letter resume and a written sample of your research (publication white paper or other report).

Compensation and Location: The salary range for this position is $75000 to $85000 (commensurate with experience) and it is offered along with a competitive benefits package. The position is based in Bethesda MD.

Diversity Equity Accessibility and Inclusion are important interdependent components of everyday life at KID Museum and are critical to our pursuit of excellence. KID Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color religion national origin age gender sex ancestry citizenship status mental or physical disability genetic information sexual orientation veteran status or military status.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager