Evaluation Manager

Who We Are

Healthier Generation  is a leading children’s health non-profit that promotes equitable whole child health so that every mind, every body, and every young person can be healthy.  and ready to succeed.  We believe a dedicated, intensified movement that centers equity in health practices and policies wherever kids live, learn and play is required to achieve dramatic improvements in the health and the life outcomes of Black, Indigenous, People of Color, as well as communities experiencing deep poverty.

Healthier Generation works nationally and locally with schools and school districts, youth-serving organizations, businesses, and communities – building their capacity to create healthier environments where young people can thrive. Our work, in total, has reached more than 31 million children and meaningfully improved environments to support the physical, social, and emotional health of the next generation, especially those from underserved communities. Our programs are evidence-based and evidence-informed, supported by a robust digital/virtual/live training platform and action center, as well as direct-to-community services. Through Healthier Generation programs, products and services, more children nationwide are gaining the opportunity to build a healthy future. 

What You Will Do

Healthier Generation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Evaluation Manager to lead the design and implementation of impactful evaluation and needs assessment initiatives across the organization. This role is ideal for a self-starter with a passion for program evaluation, data systems, and mission-driven work. The Evaluation Manager will be responsible for collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data to assess program outcomes and drive continuous improvement. With a systems-level mindset, this individual will initiate evaluation inquiries, manage stakeholder engagement, and translate findings into actionable recommendations that enhance service delivery and organizational performance. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as the role involves training and supporting staff, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and advising senior leadership on strategic initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

​​Evaluation Planning​

• ​​Lead the design and execution of multiple evaluation projects with minimal supervision, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder needs.

• Develop comprehensive evaluation frameworks, including:

  • Theories of change and logic models

  • Clear evaluation questions and measurable objectives

  • Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans that actively engage stakeholders

  • Performance metrics for individual programs and broader portfolios

  • Tailored data collection tools such as surveys and interview guides

  • Strategic data collection plans to ensure timely and relevant insights

• Collaborate with fundraising and program teams to integrate evaluation strategies into grant proposals and program design.

• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders by:

  • Facilitating ongoing communication and collaboration throughout the evaluation lifecycle

  • Gathering input, addressing concerns, and sharing findings with program managers, funders, and other key partners

​​Monitoring & Evaluation ​

• Execute M&E plans using diverse data collection methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, observations) to capture meaningful insights.

• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across all evaluation activities.

• Manage and organize data systems to support efficient analysis and reporting.

• Track project activities and outputs, measuring progress toward defined goals and outcomes.

• Train and support Healthier Generation staff in data collection, entry, and evaluation processes to build internal capacity.

• Conduct or support data quality audits to maintain high standards of accuracy.

• As needed, oversee third-party evaluators and manage contracts to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and evaluation standards.

​​Analysis and Reporting​

• Clean, organize, and manage datasets to prepare for robust analysis.

• Conduct both quantitative and qualitative analyses to uncover trends, patterns, and insights.

• Analyze quantitative data using descriptive and inferential statistics.

• Analyze qualitative data using various methods, including social network mapping.

• Produce timely and impactful reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) tailored to internal and external audiences.

• Create compelling data visualizations and presentations that tell a clear story and drive decision-making.

• Partner with stakeholders to:

  • Interpret findings and assess program effectiveness

  • Translate results into actionable recommendations

  • Disseminate insights to funders, staff, and partners

  • Lead feedback sessions to ensure understanding and application of evaluation results

​​Culture of Learning & Continuous Improvement​

• Stay current with emerging evaluation theories, methodologies, and tools, and integrate innovative practices into organizational evaluation efforts.

• Champion a culture of learning by embedding evaluative thinking across teams and promoting continuous improvement.

• Conduct literature reviews and background research to inform program and evaluation design.

• As needed, collaborate with academic and research partners to publish findings and position Healthier Generation as a thought leader in child health and well-being.

Required Competencies: Who You Are

You should have a genuine interest in and commitment to making kids’ lives healthier. You are a dedicated equity driven, solution-oriented professional who values community centered approach and systems-level change. Your ability to prioritize tasks, build internal and external relationships and be self-driven prepares you for this position. 

Your professional experience will show that you demonstrate Healthier Generation’s competencies:

• Mission driven: You are passionate about creating equitable environments for young people and believe every mind, every body, and every young person should be healthy and ready to succeed. You demonstrate passion for school and youth-serving organizations, health and wellness, quality standards and processes.  

• We collaborate and support: You plan collaboratively; inviting others to brainstorm and contribute ideas. You share information and resources to ensure clarity and understanding. You offer differing perspectives, counterpoints, and ideas to improve outcomes. You support others to achieve goals by sharing expertise, skills, or resources.  

• We are aware of ourselves and others: You demonstrate self-awareness, self-management, social-awareness, and relationship management. You demonstrate understanding of and work to mitigate sources of bias. You recognize the ideas, contributions, and achievements of others. You elicit feedback and consider perspectives to understand the potential impacts of those affected by plans or decisions. 

• We think critically and act strategically: You ask questions to understand (ex: to gain clarity on roles and responsibilities, decision-making, project plans, etc.). You incorporate feedback in relevant areas (ex: processes, work products, or interpersonal relationships). You plan thoughtfully by seeking and incorporating applicable information (ex: research, feedback, evidence, experience, etc.). You assess risks and rewards, potential impacts, and alternative options when making strategic decisions. 

• We adapt and embrace change: You approach challenges with equanimity. You adapt to shifting priorities. You work to find solutions to identify problems or opportunities. You champion new ways to improve processes. 

• We build and cultivate relationships: You Acknowledges others’ experiences, identities, and strengths. You facilitate interactions that result in new or enhanced collaborations. You practice active listening to understand, takes time to process information, and check your own bias. You take responsibility to build and repair trust. 

• We grow and improve: You foster a “safe to fail” environment where mistakes are acknowledged and learned from. You seek and implement feedback to grow. You actively pursue professional development around diversity, inclusion, equity, belonging, and skills relevant to job responsibility area(s). You incorporate learnings (e.g., professional development, feedback, research, etc.) into work processes and outputs. 

Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in public health, evaluation, epidemiology, or related field ​ 

• At least 5 years of demonstrated work experience in research or evaluation including:  

  • Designing and implementing evaluation frameworks 

  • Designing and conducting primary data collection via a range of methods, such as surveys, interviews, and/or focus groups and securing secondary data from external databases and public sources  

  • Conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis  

  • Ensuring data quality 

  • Preparing reports and presentations to summarize evaluation findings 

  • Engaging with interest holders during the evaluation process. 

  • Using evaluation insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement in program and evaluation practices. 
    

Other Requirements

 Evaluation & Research Skills

• Proficiency in program evaluation design and implementation.

• Understanding of evaluation principles, methods, and community-based participatory research.

• Experience with social network mapping preferred.

• Ability to conduct literature reviews and synthesize scientific literature to support programmatic efforts.

• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of evaluation integrity.

 Data Analysis & Interpretation

• Proficiency in descriptive and inferential statistics with quantitative data sets.

• Competency in thematic analysis of qualitative data, including social network mapping.

• Ability to translate evaluation findings into actionable recommendations for program improvement.

• Competency in data visualization design.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to communicate evaluation results to diverse internal and external audiences and stakeholders.

Project & Time Management

• Proficiency in project planning, resource allocation, and time management.

• Effective organizational skills.

Mindset & Critical Thinking Logistical Considerations

• Approaches all aspects of the work with an equity mindset.

• Demonstrated ability to think systematically, analytically, and logically.

Logistical Considerations

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% as needed

Compensation and Benefits

At Healthier Generation, we believe in a holistic approach to rewarding and supporting staff. We balance financial stability with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and unmatched schedule flexibility. Highlights of our benefits package include:

• Flexible PTO (available immediately upon hire)

• 100% remote work with a highly flexible work environment

• Competitive health benefits program with employer contributions

• Professional development and learning opportunities

• 401(k) employer match of up to 4%, fully vested upon hire

• Annual stipend of $1,500 (distributed per paycheck) to support communication and wellness needs

At Healthier Generation, each position is aligned with a salary grade determined by market data. For this position, the targeted salary is $80,600.

Remote employees are required to have a safe, quiet, and distraction-free workspace including a reliable and effective internet connection (minimum of 20 meg down and 8 meg up). You can test your internet speed here: https://www.speedtest.net/

This position is classified as at-will employment.  Nothing in this job posting or subsequent employment communications should be construed as creating a contractual agreement for employment for a specific duration.

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation in the hiring process, please let us know.