Evidence and Evaluation Analyst

Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy whose core objective is to maximize opportunity and minimize injustice. We are dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. We invest in sustainable change, building it from the ground up based on research, deep thinking, and a strong foundation of evidence. We drive public conversation, craft policy, and inspire action through education and advocacy.

Position Overview

Arnold Ventures believes deeply in the importance of rigorous evidence to help guide policy decisions, program investments, and public spending in the United States. The Evidence and Evaluation team at Arnold Ventures plays a critical role in fulfilling that aim. The team’s work centers on a pair of questions: how can we better understand what works to improve outcomes for children, families, and communities? And what can be done to accelerate the take-up of effective programs and policies to drive those outcomes as a team and as a philanthropy? 

The Evidence and Evaluation team focuses specifically on a few core strategies: (i) funding rigorous evaluations – mainly randomized controlled trials (RCTs) – to build the body of social programs with evidence of meaningful effects; (ii) exploring opportunities to accelerate local, state, and federal investments in scaling effective programs as well as supporting research and evidence-based reforms more broadly; and (iii) supporting the research and evaluation efforts of other teams at Arnold Ventures.

Arnold Ventures seeks an Evidence and Evaluation Analyst to join our team and advance our mission of promoting evidence-based policymaking at the local, state, and federal levels and driving meaningful change in key policy areas. The Analyst will (i) provide research, analytical, and operational support to the Evidence and Evaluation team; (ii) gain practical, hands-on experience in funding and reviewing rigorous program evaluations, and using that research to inform the policy process; and (iii) work closely with senior team members to support diverse high-impact philanthropic projects across policy areas. This position will be located in our Washington, DC or New York City offices and report to the Director of Evidence and Evaluation. 

Core Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and operational support for the Evidence and Evaluation team, including collaboration with team members to support active grants management, proposal development, and team process management
• Compose, fact-check, and edit policy papers, newsletters, presentations, emails, website content, memoranda, and other written materials
• Support external engagements with grantees and other partners through meeting planning and preparation, compiling relevant materials, and executing other tasks
• Coordinate and actively contribute to team meetings regarding projects, suggesting new internal initiatives and brainstorming areas for improvement
• Create data visualizations and presentations that effectively communicate research/​analysis findings, as well as the team’s objectives and strategies
• Collaborate with other Arnold Ventures teams in cross-cutting projects and activities 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1 – 2 years experience in a relevant field, including part-time work or internships
• Exceptional listening and communication skills, including the ability to absorb, analyze, and convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner verbally and in writing 
• Experience managing and completing complex projects with careful attention to detail
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with demonstrated experience synthesizing and assessing information
• Knowledge of and demonstrated interest in the use of research to address social challenges and influence public policy 
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and presentation tools; preference for experience with Salesforce, MailChimp, WordPress, SurveyMonkey Apply and SharePoint

The salary range for this position will be $75 – 000-$90,000.

Benefits Overview

Arnold Ventures is committed to providing a robust and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our current benefits package includes 100% paid employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance; 20 days of paid time off, 16 paid holidays (including a winter break from December 24 to January 1), and a 9⁄80 schedule from Memorial Day to Labor Day; paid parental leave; a 401k retirement savings plan with an employer match, profit-share contribution, and immediate vesting; pre-tax transit benefits; a professional development stipend; a charitable giving stipend; and an employee assistance program.

Our Culture and Core Values

Our culture seeks to inspire and empower our people to innovate and develop bold ideas that will help Arnold Ventures achieve lasting impact. Our culture, and the core values that support it, should create an environment that spurs our team to think outside the box, feel comfortable pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and signal confidence in our team’s ability to make change happen through our philanthropic efforts. Although not an exhaustive list, below you’ll find examples of Arnold Ventures’ work culture. 

• We are adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity. 
• We are intellectually curious, open-minded, objective, humble, collegial, and receptive to feedback. 
• We are action-oriented with strong self-direction and self-motivation skills with the ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects. 
• We interact confidently and collaboratively with team members and navigate relationships with external experts, government leaders, advocates, and individuals 

Arnold Ventures’ values reflect who we are as an organization, help us accelerate our strategic goals, strengthen our resolve, anchor us to our mission, and guide our decision-making. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Arnold Ventures team to make a difference. 

• Respect for Ourselves & Others 
• Audacious Action
• Collaborative Engagement
• Depth of Thought 
• Clear Communication

Arnold Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Acknowledging the importance of diverse perspectives, Arnold Ventures is committed to employing individuals from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of experiences. Members of historically marginalized communities and candidates who have been impacted by the systems we are seeking to change are strongly encouraged to apply.