[Hiring] Manager, Evaluation @March of Dimes

Role Description

Reporting to the Director of Evaluation, the Manager of Evaluation acts as the primary evaluator for March of Dimes programs, interventions, activities, and initiatives. This role is essential in planning and implementing evaluation strategies that measure and enhance program impact, contribute to ongoing learning, and promote data equity. The Manager executes and delivers mixed-methods evaluation projects, collaborates with internal teams to translate findings into practice, provides technical assistance to staff, and supports the dissemination of results through reports, presentations, and publications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement evaluation activities across a range of programs and initiatives
• Develop evidence-based logic models, evaluation plans, and tools tailored to various contexts
• Conduct and analyze mixed-methods data to assess needs, reach, process, and outcomes
• Lead data collection, cleaning, and quality assurance efforts with strong methodological rigor
• Collaborate with internal teams to align evaluation with program goals and integrate findings
• Support the development of internal data tracking systems to monitor outputs and outcomes
• Produce clear, actionable reports and presentations using effective data visualization techniques
• Present and publish evaluation findings internally and externally
• Provide evaluation training and technical assistance to staff to build internal capacity
• Foster a learning culture by sharing insights and best practices across teams
• Stay current on evaluation trends and apply innovative, equity-centered approaches
• Translate evaluation findings into recommendations that drive program improvement and strategic decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Public Health from an accredited program, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in program evaluation, preferably in public health or nonprofit settings
• Experience designing and conducting mixed-methods evaluations
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across interdisciplinary teams
• Commitment to maternal and infant health equity

Desired Skills

• Hard Skills
  • Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative software (e.g., SAS, PowerBI, HyperResearch, SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration tools
  • Experience developing logic models, evaluation plans, and data collection instruments
  • Strong technical writing and data visualization skills
  • Familiarity with data equity principles and community-based evaluation
  • Ability to synthesize complex findings into clear, compelling recommendations
• Soft Skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
  • Collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to build trust and credibility with diverse internal and external stakeholders

Company Description

March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We are advocating for policies to protect them. We are working to radically improve the health care they receive. We are pioneering research to find solutions. We are empowering families with programs, knowledge and tools to have healthier pregnancies. By uniting communities, we are building a brighter future for us all.

We are dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce that fosters opportunities for personal and professional development. We provide a collaborative and supportive environment built upon our fundamental core principles where each employee is valued. Join us in the fight for healthy moms and strong babies.