Data & Learning Director

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Organization Name: 
Grassroots Fund
Date Posted: 
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Closing Date: 
Sunday, August 11, 2024
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The Data & Learning Director will expand learning around Environmental Justice practices, grassroots organizing strategies, and participatory grantmaking processes toour larger network of grant applicants, Community Grant Readers, Grantmaking Committee Members, grantees and philanthropic/non profit colleagues. This is a new position that will lead design and support of virtual and in-person gatherings, follow best practices in instructional design, and actively evaluate efforts to increase impact. The Data & Learning Director will support the implementation of data management protocols to ensure that learning is translated into active engagement with the Grassroots Fund’s greater community through passive (toolkits, PDF briefings) and interactive (virtual discussions, in-person convenings) spaces. The position works collaboratively with Co-Directors and the Development Director and plays a coaching/support role with program staff to promote reflection, provide guidance and structure where needed and focus on strengths, collaboration and common areas of improvement.

Responsibilities: 

Networkdata collection and evaluation:

The Data & Learning Director is responsible for strategy, management and oversight of the organization's engagement data. This position works with the team to evaluate the current data collection methods- including impact and demographic data- in order to understand and communicate the impact of our work, set trackable goals for our future, and inform overall organizational strategy.

This position will work closely with the Co-Directors to create a long term strategy for data collection and analysis to incorporate learnings into our work and tell the stories of our network.

Specific responsibilities will include:

○ Leading the team in implementation and upkeep of data protocols

○ Identifying learning goals from data collection and implementing tracking systems

○ Collaborating with the team to translate learnings into active engagement

○ Working with communications support to develop external communications around learnings and growth

● Planning and execution of events and learning opportunities: 

The Data & Learning Director will lead the development and execution of virtual and in-person spaces for members of all parts of the Grassroots Fund community to build skills and learning.

This role will work with the Co-Directors to determine delivery mechanisms to share learning, including passive learning through publications and interactive learning in virtual and in-person settings.

Specific responsibilities will include:

○ Planning and leading strategy on all future in-person, hybrid and/or virtual learning spaces such as Rootskills conferences and facilitating team collaboration to execute these events;

○ Maintaining an awareness of the needs and interests of the Grassroots Fund community and developing opportunities for learning and development in a variety of accessible mediums.

As the Grassroots Fund is a small non-profit, we seek someone who can work well independently and manage multiple projects and priorities. Candidates should have a high level of comfort working with online organizing tools like Google Docs/Drive and Zoom. A candidate needs to have the ability to travel regularly within New England- and occasionally beyond- and participate in occasional evening and weekend obligations. We are looking for someone with flexibility and creative, solution-seeking skills.

Qualifications: 

Education/Experience/Skills:

Strong candidates for this position bring the following skills, either lived or learned:

● Deepcommitment to social and Environmental Justice, with a strong alignment to the mission, values and Guiding Practices of the Grassroots Fund;

● Familiarity with and basic awareness of black feminist theory and Environmental Justice and how they show up in grassroots work and organizing

● Experience coordinating in-person and digital meetings, events, and activities;

● Experience designing curriculum or learning modules with multiple learning styles in mind. Familiarity with Popular Education and language justice/equity a plus

● Demonstrated professional experience or relevant academic work

● Highlevel of comfort with data analysis, interpretation, and communication;

● Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to inspire collaboration and facilitate group convenings

● Experience in environmental and social change organizing with diverse community members

● Track record of success working within communities of color, women and gender-oppressed people, low-income people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and other historically marginalized communities at the grassroots level

● Knowledge of the New England region's social and environmental landscape and/or experience in participatory/democratic grantmaking practices are a plus. Candidates should have passion for and commitment to environmental, social and economic justice and believe in the power and impact of grassroots action leading to a just transition. We look for a proven ability to work productively and respectfully across diverse communities.

Compensation and Benefits: 

The Data & Learning Director is a full-time position of 40 hours with a competitive benefits package and a compensation range of 73,150 to 75,240, depending on experience and education. A copy of our salary framework is available upon request. The New England Grassroots Environment Fund is a nonprofit organization and an equal opportunity, at-will employer.

Geographic Focus: 
National