Lead Evaluator

Lead Evaluator
Salary
EXEMPT: $69,500 - $74,300 a year
Location and Schedule
This is a remote position. Normal operating hours are M-F, 8:30AM-4:30PM (CST). NCFH, Inc. is largely a remote working environment apart from specific positions that require a hybrid schedule and commute to our home office.
*Grant funded: this position is expected to last through 09/29/2025*
*Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish required*
Benefits
The National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH, Inc.) offers employees a strong benefits package that includes low health insurance premiums, paid vacation and holidays, professional development and tuition education reimbursement, employee assistance program, 401(k) matching and more! This employee is eligible for benefits while in the role.
About NCFH, Inc.
The National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH) is a private, not-for-profit corporation located in Buda, Texas dedicated to improving the health status of farmworker families. We provide information services, training and technical assistance, and a variety of products to community and migrant health centers nationwide, as well as organizations, universities, researchers, and individuals involved in farmworker health.
Our Mission: To improve the health and wellbeing of farmworker families.
Our Vision: All farmworker families will access quality healthcare.
We Value:

• Integrity and Respect - We demonstrate integrity and respect in our working relationships and communications to enhance organizational goals.
• Trust - We create an environment of trust to create a welcoming, safe space in which to work and grow.
• Unity - We are unified in what we say and how we say it, to build momentum and together achieve success.
• Personal Commitment and Accountability - We commit to taking personal accountability and ownership to foster healthy relationships.

NCFH, Inc. is committed to the health and safety of our staff. We take COVID-19 precautions during in-office visits and events by following social distancing practices. NCFH, Inc. is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.
Job Type: Full time
FLSA Status : Exempt
Shift : Day
Travel Required : Occasional, expected to travel 10-25% throughout the U.S. for site visits for program evaluation activities.
Summary
This position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of evaluations for multiple public health and education intervention focused on prevention and mitigation of infectious disease. The position will primarily support projects under CDC cooperative agreements, with occasional work performed for other projects. Responsible for assessing the outcomes of program activities, advising and supporting the program team in the monitoring & evaluation of activities; works with partners to support the quality of their work; and identifies and undertakes evaluations to inform ongoing program and strategy development.
Qualifications, Education and Licensing/Certification
Required :

• A professional level of knowledge in public health, program evaluation, public policy, sociology or related field at the educational/experiential equivalent of a master’s degree
• Two-three (2-3) years of experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience with logic models, data collection and evaluation plans, and survey design
• Experience in basic quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, experience with MS Office applications, strong organizational skills, and ability to work with multiple tasks

Preferred :

• Experience with programs serving rural communities or immigrant communities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Evaluation and Reporting
  • Supports development and execute evaluation plans for grants, collaborating with teams to create processes, protocols, and tools to support evaluation activities and capture progress towards program goals.
  • Responsible for developing logic models, theories of change, and planning data collection, as well as leading differing types of programmatic evaluations including process/implementation evaluations, outcome evaluations, impact evaluations and efficiency evaluations.
  • Plans and implements all phases of evaluation of CDC Program, including design, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and reporting. Selects the appropriate metrics to monitor program outputs, outcomes, and impact, and program partners, program processes and outcomes
  • Develops reports and presentations summarizing program evaluation impacts and work with team to develop recommendations for program improvement
  • Supports requests from funders and partners for evaluation data to demonstrate implementation and impact of projects
  • Assists in the development, implementation, and dissemination of evaluation and performance measurement training materials and workshops for internal staff, and partners when requested
  • Assists staff in utilizing data to improve programs
  • Plans, executes, and tracks data management and evaluation tasks in accordance with project timelines
  • Responsible for grant reporting activities for the CDC Cooperative Agreement with support from Evaluation Manager, Director of Evaluation and Special Projects and other NCFH leadership staff
  • Conducts on-site evaluation interviews and observations with subcontracted partners of NCFH throughout the U.S.
  • Designs and leads activities in partnership with Evaluation Manager evaluating efficacy of program trainings, materials, communications, and/or pilot projects, including methods, data collection, analysis, and summary reports.
  • Supports farm labor data dashboard updates, demonstrations, and leads additional evaluation and UX assessments in collaboration with research team and contractor

Other

• Provides support to special projects
• Participates in NCFH Committees as appropriate
• Participates in grant writing, as needed.
• Supports with interpretation and creation of reports and papers of findings from NCFH quantitative and qualitative research

Nature and Method of Work
Work is professional-level, requiring application of professional theory and practices.   Duties are generally performed independently, with priorities and work plans developed by the employee's manager and monitored periodically.  Communication with individuals in response to requests is moderate.  The impact of the employee's work on the overall performance of NCFH may affect a large segment of the business and goodwill of the organization. 
Physical Ability and Work Environment
The employee is regularly required to perform work duties at an onsite office/designated home workspace for extended periods of time. The employee must have the ability to use a computer and other office tools with accuracy. The noise level is usually low to moderate.
Leadership and Supervision
Employee receives direct supervision from the Evaluation Manager.  Employee does not provide direction to other staff, however may supervise project work with teams throughout the organization.
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States. Must be at least 18 years of age.
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons.
By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service and contributing to the success of the organization’s mission, its clients, and its employees. Failure to reveal any prior employer or to give false or misleading information on any part of this application for employment can result in disqualification for employment consideration, or, if hired, may be grounds for termination from NCFH, Inc. You understand that if hired, employment is for no definite time and may be terminated at any time without prior notice. Applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.
*Grant funded: this position is expected to last through 09/29/2025*
*Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish required*