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Role Description

The Director, Evaluation + Research is responsible for leading the organization’s research, data collection, and evaluation efforts that support our mission of uplifting Native arts, cultures, and communities. This role will play a critical part in assessing program effectiveness, tracking impact, and ensuring that data-driven insights inform strategic decision-making.

• Bring experience in Indigenous-centered evaluation methodologies and a commitment to ethical and culturally responsive research practices.
• Collaborate closely with program teams, development staff, and external stakeholders to translate complex data into meaningful insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Statistical Analysis, Management Information Systems, Evaluation, Arts Administration, Nonprofit Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in program evaluation, impact measurement, or research, preferably in an arts, cultural, or community engagement non-profit and/or Indigenous organization setting.
• Broad knowledge of tribal communities and cultures across North America.
• An understanding and awareness of the Native arts and culture field.
• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization tools.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Adobe Suite; Excel power user, Outcome Tracker, Access, SalesForce, ESRI, Tableau, Submittable, Kindful - experience with NetSuite software a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with experience preparing reports for diverse audiences.
• Commitment to ethical research practices and Indigenous data sovereignty principles.

Requirements

• Develop and oversee the organization’s evaluation and research strategies, ensuring alignment with mission-driven goals.
• Use Indigenous research methodologies and community-based participatory research to inform program design and strategic planning.
• Gather qualitative and quantitative data on program effectiveness, community impact, and stakeholder feedback.
• Design and implement evaluation frameworks to measure program success.
• Provide reports with findings and recommendations for program improvement.
• Partner with Advancement & Communications to identify stories and data/analysis for use in content for communications and fundraising.
• Generate impact reports for funders, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions to improve program effectiveness.
• Maintain and update the Evaluation Operations manual ongoing and annually.
• Engage with community members to ensure culturally responsive evaluation practices.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision are provided to full-time employees effective the 1st of the month after hire.
• Sick Leave: 48 hours - available on the date of hire and can be used as earned.
• 11 Paid Holidays with 1 Personal Culturally Significant Day.
• Annual Leave: 70 hours for the first year of employment.
• 401(k) with company match.