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Boston Workforce Development- Data & Evaluation VISTA
 
 
 
To help connect low-income Boston residents to job skills training, post-secondary education, and financial resources that facilitate economic opportunities and financial stability, The Data Systems & Evaluation VISTA member will increase the overall evaluative capacity of OWD’s new and developing programs. This role will focus on refining existing and creating new data collection tools and processes, improving qualitative and quantitative data collection practices and data quality, assisting with tracking participants’ progress throughout program and post program completion, including creating feedback loops that will facilitate a cycle of community input and responsive program improvement. The VISTA will provide evaluation support for key programs including Boston Saves, City Academy, and Tuition Free Community College. The VISTAs responsibilities will collaborate with program staff and key partners to gain an understanding of day-to-day operations, mission, goals, outputs and other metrics for Boston Saves, Tuition Free Community College, and City Academy to inform assessment of systems that support evaluation and program improvement. Become familiar with and assess existing data collection tools and systems, data needed for process and outcome evaluations. Research relevant best practices in data collection and management used by other comparable programs or programs with comparable features. Assess technology used for existing data collection practices and, if necessary, research alternative no-cost or low-cost systems for data collection and storage, as well as output and outcome tracking and reporting. This role is an excellent fit for someone interested in learning more about program design, evaluation and data management in public agencies. This position includes a living stipend of $33,189.52, a free MBTA pass, $1500 for PD, and $50/month grocery gift card.
 
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Member Duties : The Data and Evaluation VISTA will provide support for several key programs at OWD. City Academy is an innovative initiative to improve pathways into City of Boston jobs for local residents through recruitment and training. Boston Saves is a children's savings account administered in partnership with the Boston Public Schools - the program supports students and their families who want to save for college beginning in kindergarten. The Tuition Free Community College initiative provides last-dollar funding so eligible Boston residents can attend one of six partner colleges free of tuition and fees. The VISTA will improve data collection practices across all three programs and have a chance to work closely with City agencies and local community partners.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  transit pass, monthly grocery stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Children/Youth ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Computers/Technology ,  Communications ,  Education ,  Public Speaking ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Boston Workforce Development- Data & Evaluation VISTA
Program Start/End Date
07/17/2023  -   07/16/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MASSACHUSETTS   Boston  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/13/2023  To  06/20/2023 
Contact Sasha Abby VanDerzee
7 Palmer Street
Roxbury   MA   02119
6172720867
sasha.vanderzee@boston.gov
owd.boston.gov
Listing ID 118179

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