Developmental Evaluator

Developmental Evaluator

Title: Developmental Evaluator- Youth Volunteerism

Classification: Full Time, Salary

Hours: 37.5 hrs/ week, Monday-Friday (with occasional weekend hours)

Location: Halifax, NS (options for remote work, with expectation of meeting on site on a regular basis)

YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women’s economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and gender diverse people.

Why work for the YWCA

Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.

Why YOU should apply

Even if you don’t have all the requirements listed in this position, you may be the right candidate. If you are a natural leader with a strong attention to detail and a passion for social justice and gender equity, we want to hear from you.  Take a chance and apply.  Tell us how you can make a difference through your YWCA.

General Summary and Competencies:

The Developmental Evaluator- Youth Volunteerism, is a unique position related to the beginning of a new and developing program. This position works collaboratively with other team members to ensure that the YWCA Halifax Youth Volunteerism programs and supports are as successful as possible. The Developmental Evaluator ensures that intentional evaluation, learning, and documentation are happening during the beginning stages of a new program design. This includes consistent, ongoing, and detailed engagement with all levels of the program (participants, staff, partners, funders, broader community, etc.). Key to this role is storytelling, best practice inclusion, recommendations, and learning sharing (knowledge mobilization).

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree or diploma in community development, program management, education, business, or related field of study or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of program development and design
• Experience in evaluation and storytelling
• Experience writing reports, articles, research papers, and other information sharing methods
• Understanding of Program or Project work would be an asset
• Experience working with youth volunteers or understanding of Youth Participatory Action Research an asset
• To be able to work effectively as a team member and maintain an open, communicative, and supportive working environment.
• Independent judgement and time management skills
• Effective interpersonal, and organization skills, high level of computer literacy, ability to maintain collaborative partnerships, internal and external to the organization.

Essential Duties of the Position:

• Create evaluation plan for entire program lifespan (2.25 yrs)
• Establish developmental evaluation milestones and markers
• Collaborate with Team and external consultants to build robust program deliverables
• Maintains accurate files electronically and in hardcopy to ensure responsible administrative records.
• Ensure Youth Voice, Youth Engagement and Community Development methods are being used and evaluated
• Support Narrative Storytelling process and Videography
• Work collaboratively with staff, partners and consultants to ensure final report/narrative document is complete

• Assumes other duties as assigned within the scope of their role.

YWCA Halifax is committed to diversity, and we welcome all suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. YWCA Halifax is governed by, employs, and serves diverse individuals and community members. Self-identification by applicants does not guarantee an interview but we want you to know that we understand that lived experience of racialization, Indigeneity, disAbility, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.